Dogs are not allowed to eat persimmons. It is safe for dogs to consume small amounts of ripe persimmons, but persimmons do not have many essential nutrients for dogs, so there is no need for dogs to consume too many of them. Also, persimmons contain alkaloids and atropine, which can be dangerous when consumed in large quantities. For example, it can cause dogs to have diarrhea, possible drowsiness, drooling, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, muscle weakness, convulsions, dilated pupils, irregular heart rhythm and other toxic conditions. In addition, there is variability in each dog’s gastrointestinal function and the body’s ability to adapt to food. Most dogs can properly eat a little, tomatoes, apples, pears, cherries, watermelon, peaches and other fruits, but there are some dogs who can not consume these fruits because of their physique.
