Use Caution
Medium dog serving: half a date
Key warning: pit
Can Dogs Eat Dates? Yes — Remove Pit, Very High Sugar Caution
This food requires caution. Read the details carefully before feeding.
Pitted dates are safe for dogs in very small amounts but are extremely high in natural sugar. One date is the maximum for any size dog.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Very high sugar: digestive upset, blood sugar spikes, obesity with regular feeding.
Safe to Feed
flesh only — pit removed
What to Avoid
pit
Preparation & Serving
Remove pit completely — dates are sold pitted but always verify. Cut flesh into tiny pieces. Extremely high sugar requires very strict portion control.
Potential Health Benefits
Contains fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Natural sweetness can motivate picky eaters in tiny amounts.
Did you know?
Medjool dates are often called nature's candy — a single date contains approximately 16g of sugar, more than a teaspoon of table sugar, making strict portion control essential.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- quarter of a date
- Serving (medium dog)
- half a date
- Serving (large dog)
- one small date
- Calories (per 100g)
- 277
- Safe frequency
- Occasional tiny amounts only
Source
What You Need to Know
Remove the pit completely before feeding. Dates have the highest sugar content of almost any fruit. One small date occasionally is not harmful but more causes significant digestive issues.
Breed-Specific Notes
Diabetic dogs should never eat dates.
This food requires care — if your dog has eaten a large amount read our emergency guide
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dates Pitted safe for dogs?
- Dates Pitted requires caution for dogs. Pitted dates are safe for dogs in very small amounts but are extremely high in natural sugar. One date is the maximum for any size dog.
- What happens if a dog eats Dates Pitted?
- If a dog eats Dates Pitted, they may experience: Very high sugar: digestive upset, blood sugar spikes, obesity with regular feeding.
- How much Dates Pitted can a dog eat?
- Remove the pit completely before feeding. Dates have the highest sugar content of almost any fruit. One small date occasionally is not harmful but more causes significant digestive issues.
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