Bananas: A Beloved Fruit to Help Boost Your Pet’s Health

This fruit is one of the most popular in the world, and for good reason. It's rich in antioxidants, prebiotics and phytochemicals. When it comes to offering it to pets, the greener it is the better.

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

Apr 4, 2024 • 8 min read

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Serving bananas as a treat or as a part of your pet's nutritionally adequate, species-appropriate diet may benefit their health
One of the most notable benefits of bananas is that they're rich in antioxidants, including phenolics, carotenoids, biogenic amines and phytosterols
Green bananas contain resistant starches and pectins, making them a good whole food source of prebiotics

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