Guava: This Tropical Fruit Can Be a Healthy Occasional Treat

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Guava offers a wealth of health-promoting bioactive compounds, vitamins and minerals that both you and your pet can benefit from
• One notable compound that’s specifically found in the guava plant and its parts is guaijaverin; it also contains quercetin, beta-carotene, lycopene, and ascorbic and citric acid
• Guava is considered a rich source of pectin, a naturally occurring soluble fiber that may help improve pets’ gut health in various ways
• You can use guava as an ingredient to your pet’s homemade treats or as a meal topper to diversify their species-appropriate, nutritionally balanced diet