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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat strawberries?

Yes, in moderation Yes, in moderation. Fresh strawberries are a low calorie treat. Skip tinned or syrup strawberries.

Why

Strawberries give fibre and vitamin C, and a medium one (12 g, 0.4 oz) has about 4 kcal (UC Davis). They do contain natural sugar, and too many can loosen stools (AKC). Tinned strawberries, strawberries in syrup and strawberry flavoured products can contain added sugar or xylitol.

How to give it safely

Wash, remove the stem and leaves, and cut into small pieces or mash for small dogs. AKC suggests one to three a day as a starting point depending on size, fewer for small dogs.

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

Apples Yes, in moderation Yes. Apple slices are a good low calorie treat. Remove the core and seeds first. Apricots Yes, in moderation Yes, a little fresh flesh with the stone removed. Never the stone, kernel, stem or leaves, which contain cyanide compounds. Avocado Only with care Best avoided. The flesh is low risk, but the stone can block the gut, the skin and leaves contain persin, and guacamole has onion. Bananas Yes, in moderation Yes, in small amounts. Banana is a fine occasional treat, but it is high in sugar. Peel it first. Blackberries Yes, in moderation Yes. Fresh blackberries are a low calorie treat. Wash them and keep the portion small. Blueberries Yes, in moderation Yes. Blueberries are low in calories and full of antioxidants, and most dogs love them.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29.