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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat bell peppers?

Yes, in moderation Yes, plain sweet peppers of any colour in small amounts. Never chilli or jalapeño peppers.

Why

Bell peppers are not toxic and are a healthy snack, a vet quoted by AKC says, and Pet Poison Helpline lists them among friendly fall foods. They give vitamins A, C and E and beta-carotene (AKC). Too much can cause vomiting or diarrhoea. Spicy peppers such as chillies and jalapeños should never be given, and peppers cooked with onion or garlic are unsafe.

How to give it safely

Plain, with seeds and stem removed, steamed or pureed if the skin is too tough. The vet quoted by AKC suggests less than half a pepper at a time for a large dog and less than a quarter for a small dog.

This is general guidance, your vet sets the actual schedule. Puppies, small dogs and dogs with a health condition can react to smaller amounts. Check with your own vet before changing what your dog eats.

Other foods people ask about

Asparagus Yes, in moderation Yes, cooked and cut small. Raw spears are hard to chew and digest, and the asparagus fern in the garden is not safe. Aubergine (eggplant) Yes, in moderation Yes, a little plain cooked aubergine. The leaves and flowers of the plant are the parts to avoid. Beetroot Yes, in moderation Yes, a little plain beetroot, cooked or raw. Skip it if your dog has had bladder or kidney stones, and do not panic at pink wee. Broccoli Yes, in moderation Yes, in very small amounts. Plain raw or steamed broccoli is fine, but too much irritates the stomach. Brussels sprouts Yes, in moderation Yes, a sprout or two, cooked and plain. More than that can cause wind and an upset stomach. Cabbage Yes, in moderation Yes, in small amounts. Plain cabbage is fine for most dogs but can cause a lot of gas.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29.