Can dogs eat raspberries?

Yes, dogs can eat raspberries in small amounts. Raspberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. They naturally contain only traces of the sugar alcohol xylitol, which are harmless for dogs. Because of the fruit sugar, the rule is: a few berries a day are harmless, larger amounts are better avoided.

What raspberries offer dogs

Raspberries provide fiber and plant compounds. Thanks to their low calorie and sugar content, they make a fine snack in small amounts.

What to watch out for

Pure xylitol (xylitol) is a sugar alcohol that is toxic for dogs. Raspberries, however, contain only a tiny trace of it (about 0.05 g per 100 g): far too little to take in a dangerous amount through raspberries. The feeding portion is therefore limited mainly because of the fruit sugar: a small handful per day is enough.

Only feed fresh raspberries that are not moldy. Wash them well first.

How to feed raspberries

Offer fresh raspberries directly as a snack or mix them into your dog's food. Freeze them into ice cubes and serve as a summer treat. A small handful per day is harmless for most dogs.

Nutritional values and amount

100 g of raspberries contain about 34 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 4.8 g carbohydrates (of which 4.4 g sugar), 0.3 g fat and 6.5 g fiber. They also provide 25 mg vitamin C and 151 mg potassium. The natural xylitol content is around 0.05 g per 100 g.

Guideline by body weight:

• Small dog (up to 10 kg): 3 to 5 berries per day
• Medium dog (10 to 25 kg): 6 to 10 berries per day
• Large dog (over 25 kg): up to 15 berries per day

Rinse fresh raspberries briefly before feeding. They keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. Frozen without additives, they last for several months and can be served straight from the freezer as a snack.

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