My dog and I both absolutely love the summer. Not only is it finally warm where we live, but we can also eat all of our favorite seasonal fruits. Fortunately for her, many summer fruits are safe for canine consumption. Here are a few examples:

(Quick disclaimer: Please speak to your dog’s vet before giving them any snacks outside of their normal diet, like the fruit listed.)

Bananas

Bananas are a perfect treat for your pooch. I have a habit of sharing bananas with my dog because I don’t like them, but I forget that every time I open one.

Raspberries

Raspberries are fairly safe for your furry friend to consume. According to the American Kennel Club, you should be careful with how many raspberries you are giving your dog, as “they do contain small, naturally occurring amounts of xylitol.” For this reason, pups should only eat “eight ounces of fresh or frozen raspberries at any one time.”

Strawberries

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My dog is absolutely obsessed with strawberries, which is great because the berry is high in fiber and vitamin C,” per the AKC.

Blackberries

According to PetMD, pups are free to enjoy blackberries. However, the publication warns pet parents to keep an eye on how many blackberries their dogs are consuming, as the fruit is high in sugar and fiber. PetMD reported that if your furry friend eats too many blackberries, they may have some stomach issues, which is never pleasant.

Peaches

It’s just peachy to give your pooch a peach! (Quick, say that three times fast). Make sure to remove the pit, though!

Pears

There’s nothing better than biting into a juicy pear! (I actually kind of hate pears -- but that's a "me" problem. My dog loves them, and she is always right about everything.)

Plums

According to PetMD, it is fine for your furry friend to eat a small amount of plum as a snack. The publication reported that the fruit has some benefits, and it is high in A and C, and potassium.

That being said, the pit needs to be removed before allowing your dog to eat the fruit.

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is among my favorite fruits, but unfortunately, for my dog, I do not buy them very often because I am too lazy to cut them.

Blueberries

This antioxidant-rich berry is a wonderful treat to give your furry friend. From personal experience, I can attest that blueberries are a great bribing tool. I managed to convince my dog to stop barking at a child yesterday by hand-feeding her two blueberries.

Mango

The good news is that my dog can enjoy eating a mango safely. The bad news is that she probably won’t ever have one because they are even harder to cut into than a cantaloupe.

Watermelon

Watermelon is also a great summer treat. However, I do not buy them for the same reason that I don’t purchase cantaloupes and mangos.

Pineapple

Dogs are able to safely enjoy some pineapple. However, this ranks as the most difficult fruit to cut open. Even more so than mangos. So, unless someone else in my household cuts up the pineapple for my dog, she will not be having any.

12 Summer Fruits Your Dog Can Safely Enjoy