Can Dogs Eat Tamarillo? Caution — Remove Skin, Small Amounts
This food requires caution. Read the details carefully before feeding.
Tamarillo flesh is safe for dogs in small amounts but the skin is bitter and should be removed. Also called tree tomato. Related to nightshades — feed cautiously.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Large amounts: GI irritation from tannins and acidity. Skin: bitter compounds causing mouth irritation.
Safe to Feed
flesh only — skin removed
What to Avoid
skin, large amounts
Preparation & Serving
Remove skin completely — it is too bitter. Small amounts of flesh only. Monitor for digestive upset.
Potential Health Benefits
Vitamins C and E. Antioxidants from the distinctive red or yellow flesh.
Did you know?
Tamarillo is called tree tomato in New Zealand where it was rebranded with the more appealing name in the 1960s to improve marketing. It is one of the few commercially important nightshade fruits other than tomatoes — it grows on a tree rather than a vine.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- 1-2 teaspoons of flesh
- Serving (medium dog)
- 1-2 tablespoons of flesh
- Serving (large dog)
- 2-3 tablespoons of flesh
- Calories (per 100g)
- 31
- Safe frequency
- Occasional
Source
What You Need to Know
Tamarillo is a nightshade relative sometimes called tree tomato. The flesh is tangy and nutritious but the skin is intensely bitter and should be removed. Feed in small amounts. Not a common fruit but safe in moderation.
This food requires care — if your dog has eaten a large amount read our emergency guide
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