Similar to vegetables and nuts, there are fruits that dogs can eat to add nutrients to an already healthy, protein-rich diet. But, according to Dr. Terry Fossum, a board-certified veterinary surgeon and devoted dog parent, dogs shouldn’t rely on fruits for nutrition or indulge in too much fruit. You also want to avoid feeding your pup any fruits—or fruit parts—that are toxic. Don’t worry about doing the guesswork! We consulted Dr. Fossum and several experts at Ollie, a leading dog food and nutrition brand, to compile a complete list of dog-safe fruits, along with several fruits dogs can’t eat.
We think it’s worth pointing out that when we talk about fruit here, we mean the real deal. Not canned fruit, fruit spreads or—gasp!—fruit snacks. Processed foods containing fruit shouldn’t go in your dog’s bowl. Dr. Fossum says these products have added sugars and sweeteners, like xylitol, that can do major damage to doggy insides. Stay in the produce section when shopping fruit for your dog.
