25 Fruits Dogs Can and Can’t Eat

Why Feed Fruit to Dogs?

Fruit is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and is good for us. But are all fruits good for dogs?
The answer is both yes and no. While there are many fruits safe for dogs to eat, some fruits are toxic and some carry unwanted risks. For example, dogs cannot eat avocados and grapes while the pits in cherries and plums can also pose a problem for them too.

Here’s a chart for 25 fruits dogs can and can’t eat.

Fruit	Eat / Not eat / Caution	Reason
Apple	With caution	Apple seeds contain traces of cyanide
Apricots	With caution	Apricot pits can block the bowel
Avocado	Not Eat	Contains persin, which is toxic to dogs
Bananas	Eat	Rich in potassium
Blackberries	Eat	Too many can cause diarrhea
Blueberries	Eat	Makes for a strong immune system and healthy skin
Cantaloupe	Eat	Beware the high sugar content
Cherries	Not eat	The pits are a choking hazard
Cranberries	Eat	Great for bladder health
Coconut	With caution	Not recommended for overweight dogs
Dates	With caution	Likely to cause diarrhea
Figs	Not eat	Ficin can cause drooling and diarrhea
Grapes	Not eat	Can cause kidney failure
Honeydew	Eat	Not recommended for diabetic dogs
Kiwi	Eat	Rich in vitamin C for a strong immune system
Mango	With caution	Nutritious flesh, but beware of the pit
Oranges	Eat	Flesh only…no skin, pith, or seeds
Peaches	Caution	A swallowed pit can block the gut
Pears	Eat	Good for healthy blood cells
Pineapple	Eat	Contains bromelain to aid digestion
Plums	Not eat	The pits pose a risk of bowel blockage
Raspberries	Eat	Great for arthritic dogs
Strawberries	Eat	Packed with healthy vitamins and trace elements
Tangerines	Eat	Rich in vitamin C
Watermelon	Eat	Thirst quenching goodness