🐶 Fruits · vet-sourced verdicts
What fruits can dogs eat?
Fruit can be a bright, low-calorie treat for dogs — but a few everyday fruits are genuinely dangerous, and even the safe ones come with rules: pits and seeds out, small portions, nothing dried or candied. Here's every fruit in our vet-sourced database, sorted by verdict.
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✅ Safe in moderation (19)
🍌BananaBananas are a safe, healthy treat for dogs — rich in potassium and fiber, but high in sugar.Yes🍎AppleApple flesh is a crunchy, vitamin-rich treat. Remove the core and seeds, which contain trace cyanide.Yes🫐BlueberriesBlueberries are a superfood treat — packed with antioxidants and low in calories.Yes🍓StrawberriesStrawberries are safe and full of vitamin C and fiber, but sugary — keep portions small.Yes🍉WatermelonWatermelon is hydrating and safe — just remove the seeds and rind, which can cause blockages.Yes🍍PineappleFresh pineapple is a safe, vitamin-rich treat for dogs in small amounts. Skip the tough core and skin.Yes🥭MangoRipe mango flesh is a sweet, vitamin-packed treat. Always remove the pit, which is a choking and blockage risk.Yes🍊OrangePeeled orange flesh is non-toxic and rich in vitamin C, but it is sugary and the peel can upset the stomach.Yes🍐PearPear flesh is a juicy, fibre-rich treat. Remove the seeds, which contain traces of cyanide.Yes🔴RaspberriesRaspberries are a safe, antioxidant-rich treat. They contain a trace of natural xylitol, so keep the amount small.Yes⚫BlackberriesBlackberries are safe and full of antioxidants and fibre. Sugary, so keep portions modest.Yes🔴CranberriesPlain cranberries are safe in small amounts. Avoid sweetened or dried mixes that may contain raisins.Yes🥝KiwiPeeled kiwi flesh is a safe, vitamin-C-rich treat in small amounts. Remove the skin, which is hard to digest.Yes🍈CantaloupeCantaloupe melon is hydrating and safe. Remove the rind and seeds before serving.Yes🐉Dragon fruitDragon fruit is non-toxic and a hydrating, vitamin-rich treat. Serve the flesh only, without the skin.Yes🟠PapayaRipe papaya flesh is a safe, fibre-rich treat. Remove the seeds and skin before serving.Yes🍊TangerinePeeled tangerine flesh is non-toxic and full of vitamin C, but sugary. Remove peel and seeds.Yes🍌PlantainPlain cooked plantain is non-toxic and a source of fibre, but starchy and best in small amounts.Yes🟢GuavaGuava flesh is a safe, vitamin-rich treat in small amounts. Remove the hard seeds and skin.Yes
⚠️ Caution — limits apply (18)
🥑AvocadoThe flesh is low-risk for dogs, but it’s fatty, and the pit is a serious choking and blockage hazard.In moderation🍋LemonThe citric acid and the essential oils in lemon can cause stomach upset, and the peel is hard to digest.In moderation🟢LimeLike lemon, lime is acidic and its oils and peel can irritate a dog stomach. Not recommended.In moderation🍒CherriesThe flesh is not toxic, but cherry pits, stems and leaves contain cyanide and the pit is a choking and blockage risk.In moderation🍑PeachRipe peach flesh is fine in small amounts, but the pit contains cyanide and is a serious choking and blockage hazard.In moderation🟣PlumPlum flesh is low-risk, but the pit contains cyanide and can cause choking or an intestinal blockage.In moderation🟠ApricotApricot flesh is okay in small amounts, but the pit contains cyanide and is a choking and blockage risk.In moderation🔴PomegranatePomegranate is not toxic, but the seeds and tannins commonly cause stomach upset and vomiting in dogs.In moderation🥥CoconutCoconut flesh and oil are not toxic but are high in fat, which can cause stomach upset in larger amounts.In moderation🔴LycheeA little peeled lychee flesh is non-toxic, but the seed is toxic and a choking hazard and the fruit is very sugary.In moderation🟠PersimmonPersimmon flesh is not toxic, but the seeds and pit can cause intestinal blockages and upset.In moderation🟣FigFresh fig flesh in small amounts is okay, but figs can cause stomach upset and the fig plant itself is toxic.In moderation🟤DatesPitted dates are not toxic but are extremely high in sugar, and the pit is a choking hazard.In moderation🟠GrapefruitGrapefruit is very acidic and its peel and pith contain oils that can upset the stomach. Best avoided.In moderation🍑NectarineThe flesh is okay in small amounts, but the pit contains cyanide and is a choking and blockage hazard.In moderation🟣Passion fruitRipe pulp in tiny amounts is low-risk, but unripe passion fruit and the seeds contain compounds best avoided.In moderation🫒OlivesA plain, pitted olive is not toxic, but most olives are very salty or brined, and the pit is a choking risk.In moderation🟤PrunesPrunes are very high in sugar and can act as a strong laxative, and the dried pit is a choking hazard.In moderation
🚫 Never — keep away (3)
🍇GrapesGrapes can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs, even in small amounts. The exact toxin is still unknown.No🍇RaisinsRaisins are dried grapes and are even more concentrated — a very small number can trigger kidney failure.No⭐Star fruitStar fruit is high in oxalic acid, which can damage the kidneys and disrupt calcium levels in dogs.No
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