What Fruits Can Dogs Eat? Complete Chart

Key points

Safe: apples, pears, bananas, watermelon, melon, strawberries, blueberries, mango and papaya, without seeds or pits.
In moderation: raspberries, blackberries, sweet citrus, kiwi, pineapple, stone fruits without the pit, figs, persimmons, dates and coconut.
Never: grapes or raisins, which can cause acute kidney failure even in small amounts. Also no cherries, avocado, lemon, grapefruit or pomegranate.
Always remove pits, seeds, cores, tough skins and stems.
Fruit is a treat: all extras combined should stay under 10% of the day's calories.

Dogs can eat lots of fruits: apples, pears, watermelon, melon, strawberries, blueberries and mango are safe and, prepared properly, make a fresh, low-calorie treat. Others, like oranges, kiwi or plums, are fine in small amounts. And a few, above all grapes and raisins, should never be given at all.

In this guide you'll find all the common fruits sorted into a chart of yes, in moderation and no, each linked to its own page with more detail. Below it, we explain which parts you should always remove, how much fruit is reasonable for your dog's size, and which forms of fruit to avoid even when the fruit itself is safe.

Fruit chart for dogs

Tap any fruit to see its full page: what it provides, how much to give based on weight, and what to do if your dog has eaten something they shouldn't.

Fruits dogs can eat

Food	Can they eat it?	How and why
Apple	Yes	No core or seeds. Leaving the skin on adds more fiber.
Pear	Yes	No core or seeds, which contain amygdalin.
Banana	Yes	Yes, but in small pieces: it's fairly high in natural sugar.
Watermelon	Yes	No rind or seeds. Very hydrating in summer.
Melon	Yes	No rind or seeds, cut into cubes.
Strawberries	Yes	Washed and hulled; cut up for small dogs.
Blueberries	Yes	Fresh or frozen; a great treat because of their size.
Mango	Yes	No skin or pit, which can be a choking hazard.
Papaya	Yes	Peeled and seeded, cut into cubes.

Fruits dogs can eat in moderation

Food	Can they eat it?	How and why
Raspberries	In moderation	A small handful: they contain natural traces of xylitol.
Blackberries	In moderation	Washed, and just a few: like raspberries, fiber and traces of xylitol.
Pineapple	In moderation	Fresh, peeled and without the tough core. Never canned in syrup.
Orange	In moderation	One or two peeled segments: it's acidic and can upset the stomach.
Tangerine	In moderation	One or two segments, without seeds.
Kiwi	In moderation	Peeled and in small pieces; whole, it can be a choking hazard.
Peach	In moderation	Only the flesh: the pit is dangerous.
Plums	In moderation	Pitted and in small amounts: they're a laxative.
Loquats	In moderation	Peeled, with no pits or seeds.
Persimmon	In moderation	Ripe, seedless and in small amounts.
Figs	In moderation	One now and then: lots of fiber and sugar.
Dates	In moderation	Pitted and only occasionally: they're almost all sugar.
Coconut	In moderation	A small piece of the flesh: it's very high in fat.
Olives	In moderation	One or two, pitted, rinsed of salt, with no marinade or stuffing.

Fruits dogs should not eat

Food	Can they eat it?	How and why
Grapes	No	They can cause acute kidney failure. There's no safe amount.
Raisins	No	Same as grapes, and more concentrated.
Cherries	No	The pit, stem and leaves release cyanide, and the pit can cause a blockage.
Avocado	No	Very high in fat, contains persin and has a pit that can cause a blockage.
Lemon	No	Acidic, with irritating oils in the peel.
Grapefruit	No	Same problem as lemon: acidic and with irritating compounds.
Pomegranate	No	It can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and the peel can get stuck. It offers nothing other fruits don't.

If you're looking for a food that isn't listed here, try our Can my dog eat it? search tool.

What to always remove

With many fruits, the problem isn't the flesh but what comes with it:

Pits from peaches, plums, loquats, mangoes, dates or cherries: they can cause choking, break teeth or block the intestine, and some contain compounds that release cyanide when chewed.
Seeds and cores from apples and pears: they contain amygdalin. A few swallowed by accident don't usually cause problems, but don't give them on purpose.
Tough skins and rinds from watermelon, melon, pineapple, mango, kiwi or citrus: they're hard to digest and can cause a blockage.
Stems, stalks and leaves.

Cut fruit into pieces suited to your dog's size: a whole blueberry is perfect for a large dog, but an apple cube that's too big can make a small dog that swallows without chewing choke.

How much fruit can a dog eat?

Fruit provides water, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, but also sugar. It works as a treat, not as the base of the diet. The practical rule is that all treats combined shouldn't go over 10% of the day's calories. As a rough guide, on a day when you give no other treats:

Dog size	Approximate fruit per day
Small (under 10 kg / 22 lb)	2-4 small pieces or 1-2 tablespoons
Medium (10-25 kg / 22-55 lb)	A small handful (40-60 g / about 1.5-2 oz)
Large (over 25 kg / 55 lb)	A handful (60-100 g / about 2-3.5 oz)

Introduce each new fruit one at a time and in a small amount: if their stool is soft the next day, cut back. For dogs with diabetes, extra weight or pancreatitis, ask your vet before giving fruit often.

Forms of fruit to avoid

Fruit canned in syrup: lots of sugar.
Juices and smoothies: they concentrate the sugar and lose the fiber. Water is always better.
Store-bought dried fruit: it often contains sugar or sulfites, and raisins can sneak into the mix. If you want dried fruit, make it at home, like our pear and apple chips.
Applesauce, fruit purees and fruit yogurts: sugar and, in "sugar-free" versions, sometimes xylitol, which is highly toxic.
Desserts and baked goods with fruit: they can contain raisins, chocolate, nuts or spices.

Ideas for serving fruit

Besides small pieces, fruit works really well frozen in summer or mixed with plain yogurt. Some recipes from the site:

You'll find more in our homemade dog treats. For the full list of what's dangerous, not just fruit, see foods dogs should not eat.

Frequently asked questions

What fruit can dogs not eat?

The most dangerous are grapes and raisins, which can cause acute kidney failure with no known safe amount. It's also best not to give cherries, avocado, lemon, grapefruit or pomegranate. And with any fruit, remove pits, seeds and tough skins, because they can block the intestine or, in the case of some pits, release cyanide.

What fruit is good for dogs?

Apples and pears without the core or seeds, watermelon and melon without rind or seeds, strawberries, blueberries, mango and papaya without the pit or skin, and banana in small amounts. Blackberries and raspberries too, but only a few. They're safe, provide water, fiber and vitamins, and most dogs like them. Give them as treats, in pieces suited to your dog's size, and keep them under 10% of daily calories.

Can dogs eat fruit every day?

Yes, a healthy dog can eat a little safe fruit every day, as long as it counts as a treat and, together with other extras, stays under 10% of the day's calories. Vary the fruits, introduce each one gradually and cut back if you notice soft stool. For dogs with diabetes or extra weight, check with your vet first.

What should I do if my dog ate grapes?

Call your vet or a 24-hour emergency vet right away, even if your dog only ate a few and seems fine; in the US you can also contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center or the Pet Poison Helpline. Kidney symptoms can take a while to show, and early treatment helps most. Don't make them vomit on your own. Have your dog's weight, how many grapes or raisins they ate and the time ready.

What fruits can dogs eat? A yes, in moderation and no chart