- Yes, dogs can eat strawberries
- Wash them and cut them into pieces
- Rich in vitamin C: ideal as a summer snack
Yes, dogs can eat strawberries. Strawberries are not toxic, they provide vitamin C and fiber, and they make a healthy snack. Keep an eye on the sugar content and limit the amount.
What strawberries do for dogs
Strawberries contain vitamin C and fiber, among other things. For dogs, they are mainly interesting as a small, low-calorie portion of fruit. On hot summer days, strawberries served frozen are an easy way to cool down.
What to watch out for
Strawberries contain fruit sugar, so too many at once can cause diarrhea. Limit the amount to a few berries a day. Wash them before feeding and remove the green leafy parts. Cut them into small pieces to avoid choking.
Do not feed sugared strawberries, jam or strawberry cake: the added ingredients are not suitable for dogs.
How to feed strawberries
Offer fresh strawberries as a snack or a training treat. Freeze them and serve them as a cool summer ice cream. A few berries a day, or as an occasional treat, are ideal.
Nutritional values and amount
100 g of fresh strawberries contain about 32 kcal, 0.7 g protein, 5.5 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber and 58 mg vitamin C. The fruit sugar content is around 4.9 g per 100 g, noticeably less than in bananas (12 g) or apples (10 g).
Guideline by body weight (fresh strawberries, as a daily snack):
- Small dogs (up to 10 kg): 1 to 2 strawberries
- Medium dogs (10 to 25 kg): 3 to 5 strawberries
- Large dogs (over 25 kg): 5 to 8 strawberries
Wash strawberries before feeding, remove the green leafy parts and cut them into pieces. Frozen strawberries keep most of their nutrients and work well as a low-calorie summer snack.
Quick check
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