Fruit and vegetables for your dog?
Dogs are omnivores and can enjoy some fruits and vegetables. So it is best to give them some healthy vegetables or pieces of fruit as snacks sometimes. But beware: not all fruits and vegetables are suitable and some plants are even downright toxic. We list them for you.
Feeding
10 February '25 • 1 min reading time
Healthy Vegetables and Fruits for Dogs:
- Apples: Rich in fiber and vitamin C, but be sure to remove the seeds and core!
- Bananas: A good source of fiber and potassium.
- Pineapple and mango: Sweet and exotic.
- Carrots: Crunchy and nutritious, especially as a snack.
- Spinach: High in iron and vitamin A.
- Blueberries: Great for digestion and packed with vitamin C.
- Watermelon: Cut into small pieces and seedless.
- Cucumber: Refreshing and tasty, and the skin can stay on.
- Broccoli and Brussels sprouts: High in fiber and iron.
- Peas and beans: Nutritious, but should be cooked first.
To make vegetables like broccoli and peas more digestible for your dog, it's best to cook them briefly. Fruit and cucumbers do not need to be cooked, but always remove the seeds from fruit.
Beware of Toxic Fruits and Vegetables!
Not everything that is safe for humans is also safe for dogs. For example, you should avoid giving cooked potatoes, or only a very small piece. Raw potatoes are toxic to dogs, just like they are for humans.
Fruits and vegetables that you should never give to your dog:
- Grapes and raisins: Can cause kidney problems.
- Citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, and lemons.
- Tomatoes: Can cause digestive issues.
- Avocado: Especially the skin and pit are toxic to dogs.
- Garlic, leeks, chives, and onions: Contain sulfur compounds that can damage a dog's red blood cells.
- Mushrooms and other fungi.
Other foods like nuts and chocolate can also be toxic to dogs. Additionally, be careful not to give too many vegetables and fruits in one day. Dogs cannot survive on plant-based foods alone – they primarily get their energy from other nutrients.
