Mistakes, misinformation or wrong ideas about the eating behavior of dogs lead to diseases again and again. In general, neither wolves nor wild dogs eat fruit or vegetables in the wild. And what about peppers for dogs?
Game wardens who observe wolves and wild dogs on the hunt every day confirm that they do not eat the stomach contents of their prey, peppers, fruit or vegetables.
Dogs do not eat or digest peppers like humans
Dogs do not have enzymes in their stomachs that break down plant cell structure. If you absolutely want to feed your dog paprika or other vegetables, you should puree them and bake them at 190° for at least 25 minutes. At this temperature, the starch granules of the plants break down and can be used by dogs.
Peppers, like tomatoes and potatoes, are a nightshade plant. They contain solanine, which is toxic to dogs. Overripe peppers lose the solanine. Nevertheless, they are only suitable as dog food in small quantities.
Too much solanine damages the mucous membranes and causes diarrhoea, cramps and respiratory paralysis.
tips and tricks
Just give your dog dog food and enjoy your garden-fresh peppers yourself.