Dates Can Dogs Eat Dates?

⚠️ With caution

Plain pitted dates are not toxic but extremely sugary. Use only as rare reward.

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How much can a dog have?

Half a date for a medium dog, occasional only.

Benefits

Fibre, potassium.

Risks & signs of trouble

Very high sugar. Pit is a choking hazard.

Which dogs should avoid it?

Healthy adult dogs in tiny amounts. Skip for diabetic.

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