fruit

Can dogs eat oranges?

In moderation

The flesh is safe for most dogs in small amounts; the peel and pips are less so.

Orange flesh is not toxic and is a source of vitamin C, so small segments are generally described as a safe occasional treat. The cautions documented are the natural sugar and acidity, which can upset some stomachs, and the peel and pips, which are harder to digest and usually removed.

Classification reflects guidance from VCA, Blue Cross.

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Other fruit foods

Note. Food-safety classifications are compiled from published guidance by the ASPCA, VCA Hospitals, the PDSA, Blue Cross and the UK Kennel Club. They are a general, documentary summary of established consensus, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Check the full can dogs eat…? list, and where a dog has eaten something unsafe the documented course is to contact a vet.