Which Fruits Can Dogs Eat?
We’ve reviewed 11 fruits so far. 1 is fine in normal treat amounts. 4 are OK only in small amounts. 3 are better skipped. 3 are toxic.
Reviewed by Dr. Adam Polosetski, DVM · 89 foods, each with its veterinary sources · updated Oct 20, 2026
Quick answers
Which fruits can dogs eat?
Fine in treat amounts: Blueberries. OK only in small amounts: Apples, Bananas, Cranberry sauce and Watermelon.
Which fruits should dogs avoid?
Toxic: Fruit pits and seeds, Grapes and raisins and Star fruit. Better skipped: Avocado, Cherries and Lemons and limes. If your dog ate something toxic, call your vet, ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 right away, even if she seems fine. Both answer 24/7. Don’t try to make her vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Which fruits can dogs eat?
| Food | Can she eat it? | The short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Apples | A little | Yes, in small amounts: plain apple slices make a good treat once you remove the core, seeds and stem. |
| Avocado | Skip it | Best to skip it: a little avocado flesh isn't poisonous to dogs, but it's fatty, the pit can cause a dangerous blockage, and guacamole often contains onion and garlic. |
| Bananas | A little | Yes, peeled banana in small amounts is fine for most dogs, but never the peel or a whole frozen banana. |
| Blueberries | Yes | Yes, a few blueberries are a better treat for a dog than marshmallows. |
| Cherries | Skip it | Best to skip them: the flesh isn't the problem, but the pits, stems and leaves contain cyanide and the pits can cause blockages. |
| Cranberry sauce | A little | A lick of plain cranberry sauce is probably safe, and plain cranberries are fine in small amounts, but don't spoon sauce into her bowl. |
| Fruit pits and seeds | Toxic | No, pits from peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and cherries can release cyanide and cause choking or gut blockages, so keep them away from your dog. |
| Grapes and raisins | Toxic | No, grapes, raisins and currants can damage a dog's kidneys, and because the toxic amount is unknown any amount should be taken seriously. |
| Lemons and limes | Skip it | No. A lick of lemon or lime flesh probably won't hurt her, but the juice can upset her stomach, and the peel, seeds and plant contain oils and psoralens that are toxic to dogs. |
| Star fruit | Toxic | No. Star fruit, especially the sour kind, contains soluble oxalates that can drop her blood calcium and injure her kidneys. |
| Watermelon | A little | Yes, seedless watermelon flesh is fine in a few bite-sized pieces at a time, but keep the seeds and rind out. |
