Have you ever seen a dog eating an orange? Or a lemon?
Probably, not. That’s because unlike humans… who require vitamin C to sustain life… dogs possess the natural ability to make their own.
Without vitamin C humans get a disease called scurvy… and die. Dogs do fine without it.
Just the same, there have been some reports claiming the vitamin may be beneficial in the treatment of bladder infections… or even hip dysplasias.
Unfortunately, those claims are only anecdotal and have not yet been scientifically confirmed by what’s known as “peer-reviewed” research.
So, don’t worry if you don’t find vitamin C… or any of the vegetables or fruits that naturally contain it… on your dog food’s ingredient list.
Your dog can take care of that nutritional shortfall… all by herself.
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My dog enjoys a piece of orange whenever we have one. Can this be harmful to an small shitzu cross?
Hi Marjorie… I’ve never been asked that question before. I am guessing when I say it’s probably OK. But to be sure, you might want to check with a veterinarian.
My rescue dalmatian, presently 10 years old has been eating all fruits including oranges all his life, 9 with me . Bulcio ha been on Kirkland lamb formula most of his life and now receives senior K food.
He at his age is very active and playful, although he takes longer “beauty naps”. The only food he will not eat are mushrooms .