Fruits

Fresh fruits and berries, with attention to pits, seeds, peels, and portion size.

Strawberries

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat strawberries? Yes, dogs can eat fresh strawberries in small amounts. Wash them well, remove the stem, cut them up, and avoid syrup, jam, chocolate, whipped cream, or sweetened strawberry foods.

Bananas

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat bananas? Yes, most dogs can eat a few plain banana slices as an occasional treat. Bananas are sugary for dogs, so keep portions small and skip peels, chips, desserts, and sweetened banana foods.

Blueberries

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat blueberries? Yes, most dogs can eat plain washed blueberries in small amounts. They are bite-size, but small dogs can still choke or get an upset stomach if they eat too many at once.

Apples

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat apples? Yes, dogs can eat small pieces of plain apple flesh. Remove the core, seeds, and stem first because they are not safe or useful for dogs.

Watermelon

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat watermelon? Yes, dogs can eat plain seedless watermelon flesh in small amounts. Remove the rind and seeds because they can cause choking or digestive trouble.

Pineapple

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Pineapple? Yes, dogs can usually eat Pineapple in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Oranges

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat oranges? Yes, some dogs can have a few plain orange segments, but oranges are sugary and acidic, so portions should stay small. Remove peel, rind, seeds, and pith-heavy pieces, and call your vet if your dog ate a lot of rind, choking-sized pieces, or develops vomiting, diarrhea, or belly pain.

Avocado

AVOID Can dogs eat avocado? It is best to avoid avocado as a routine treat: the flesh is fatty, the pit is dangerous, the skin should not be fed, guacamole often contains unsafe ingredients, and persin-related risk is another reason to be cautious. Call your vet if your dog ate the pit, skin, guacamole, a large fatty amount, or develops vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, or lethargy.

Mango

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat mango? Yes, dogs can have a few small pieces of ripe mango flesh, but the pit, peel, dried mango, and sweetened mango products are not good choices. Remove the pit and skin, keep portions small, and call your vet if your dog swallowed pit pieces or develops choking, vomiting, diarrhea, or belly pain.

Cantaloupe

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Cantaloupe? Yes, dogs can usually eat Cantaloupe in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Cherries

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat cherries? Whole cherries are not recommended for dogs. A tiny amount of plain flesh is different from the pit, stem, and leaf, which can create choking, obstruction, and cyanide-related risk concerns.

Peaches

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Peaches? Yes, dogs can usually eat Peaches in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Blackberries

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Blackberries? Yes, dogs can usually eat Blackberries in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Pears

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Pears? Yes, dogs can usually eat Pears in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Raspberries

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Raspberries? Yes, dogs can usually eat Raspberries in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Coconut

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat coconut? Some dogs can have a small amount of plain coconut flesh, but it can cause stomach upset because it is fatty and fibrous. Avoid sweetened coconut, coconut desserts, and large portions.

Cranberries

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Cranberries? Yes, dogs can usually eat Cranberries in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Kiwi

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Kiwi? Yes, dogs can usually eat Kiwi in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Cabbage

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Cabbage? Yes, dogs can usually eat Cabbage in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Cauliflower

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Cauliflower? Yes, dogs can usually eat Cauliflower in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Maize

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Maize? Yes, dogs can usually eat Maize in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Olives

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Olives? Yes, dogs can usually eat Olives in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Zucchini

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat zucchini? Yes, plain zucchini can be okay in small amounts when washed, cut small, and served without seasoning. Avoid zucchini bread, fried zucchini, zucchini with onion or garlic, and call your vet if your dog ate a rich or seasoned dish or develops choking, vomiting, diarrhea, or belly pain.

Beets

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Beets? Yes, dogs can usually eat Beets in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Brussel Sprouts

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Brussel Sprouts? Yes, dogs can usually eat Brussel Sprouts in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Dates

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Dates? Yes, dogs can usually eat Dates in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Edamame

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Edamame? Yes, dogs can usually eat Edamame in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Papaya

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Papaya? Yes, dogs can usually eat Papaya in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Plums

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Plums? Yes, dogs can usually eat Plums in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Pomegranate

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Pomegranate? Yes, dogs can usually eat Pomegranate in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Squash

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Squash? Yes, dogs can usually eat Squash in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Figs

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Figs? Yes, dogs can usually eat Figs in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Hot Dogs

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Hot Dogs? Yes, dogs can usually eat Hot Dogs in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Seaweed

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Seaweed? Yes, dogs can usually eat Seaweed in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Watermelon Rind

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Watermelon Rind? Yes, dogs can usually eat Watermelon Rind in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Apple

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Apple? Yes, dogs can usually eat Apple in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Coconut Oil

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Coconut Oil? Yes, dogs can usually eat Coconut Oil in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Dragon Fruit

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Dragon Fruit? Yes, dogs can usually eat Dragon Fruit in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Kale

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Kale? Yes, dogs can usually eat Kale in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Mandarin Oranges

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Mandarin Oranges? Yes, dogs can usually eat Mandarin Oranges in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Mandarins

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Mandarins? Yes, dogs can usually eat Mandarins in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Mustard

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Mustard? Yes, dogs can usually eat Mustard in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Nectarines

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Nectarines? Yes, dogs can usually eat Nectarines in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Pretzels

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Pretzels? Yes, dogs can usually eat Pretzels in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Pumpkin

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Pumpkin? Yes, dogs can usually eat Pumpkin in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Radishes

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Radishes? Yes, dogs can usually eat Radishes in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Watermelon Peel

AVOID Can dogs eat Watermelon Peel? Watermelon Peel is not recommended for dogs because preparation, fat, seasoning, choking risk, or unsafe ingredients can make it risky.

Cilantro

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Cilantro? Yes, dogs can usually eat Cilantro in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

French Fries

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat French Fries? Yes, dogs can usually eat French Fries in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Green Apples

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Green Apples? Yes, dogs can usually eat Green Apples in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Lentils

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Lentils? Yes, dogs can usually eat Lentils in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Melon

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Melon? Yes, dogs can usually eat Melon in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Tangerines

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Tangerines? Yes, dogs can usually eat Tangerines in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Tofu

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Tofu? Yes, dogs can usually eat Tofu in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Cranberry

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Cranberry? Yes, dogs can usually eat Cranberry in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Black Olives

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Black Olives? Yes, dogs can usually eat Black Olives in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Lemons

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Lemons? Yes, dogs can usually eat Lemons in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Okra

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Okra? Yes, dogs can usually eat Okra in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Olive Oil

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Olive Oil? Yes, dogs can usually eat Olive Oil in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Persimmons

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Persimmons? Yes, dogs can usually eat Persimmons in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Plantains

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Plantains? Yes, dogs can usually eat Plantains in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Salami

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Salami? Yes, dogs can usually eat Salami in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Sauerkraut

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Sauerkraut? Yes, dogs can usually eat Sauerkraut in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Apricots

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Apricots? Yes, dogs can usually eat Apricots in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Cheerios

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Cheerios? Yes, dogs can usually eat Cheerios in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Crab

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Crab? Yes, dogs can usually eat Crab in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Grapefruit

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Grapefruit? Yes, dogs can usually eat Grapefruit in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Grass

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Grass? Yes, dogs can usually eat Grass in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Grits

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Grits? Yes, dogs can usually eat Grits in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Mayonnaise

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Mayonnaise? Yes, dogs can usually eat Mayonnaise in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Rosemary

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Rosemary? Yes, dogs can usually eat Rosemary in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Sausage

AVOID Can dogs eat Sausage? Sausage is not recommended for dogs because preparation, fat, seasoning, choking risk, or unsafe ingredients can make it risky.

Spaghetti

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Spaghetti? Yes, dogs can usually eat Spaghetti in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Strawberry

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Strawberry? Yes, dogs can usually eat Strawberry in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Dried Cranberries

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Dried Cranberries? Yes, dogs can usually eat Dried Cranberries in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Fruit

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Fruit? Yes, dogs can usually eat Fruit in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Granola

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Granola? Yes, dogs can usually eat Granola in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Green Grapes

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Green Grapes? Yes, dogs can usually eat Green Grapes in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Guava

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Guava? Yes, dogs can usually eat Guava in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.

Hummus

SMALL AMOUNT Can dogs eat Hummus? Yes, dogs can usually eat Hummus in small amounts when it is plain, unseasoned, and prepared without added sugar, salt, spices, oils, pits, seeds, bones, shells, or artificial sweeteners.