Yes, dogs can eat blackberries!
Fresh blackberries are safe for dogs and make a great low-calorie treat. They are rich in antioxidants and fiber. Offer a few at a time.
| Can dogs eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 2 kcal per blackberry |
| Main benefit | High in antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber |
| Main risk | Too many can cause loose stool |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
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Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One blackberry has about 2 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if blackberries were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max blackberries per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 17 × blackberry |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 29 × blackberry |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 49 × blackberry |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 66 × blackberry |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 82 × blackberry |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes. Fresh blackberries are safe for dogs and make a great low-calorie treat. They are rich in antioxidants and fiber. Offer a few at a time.
They contain tiny natural amounts, far below anything harmful. A handful of fresh berries is safe.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
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Yes. Fresh blackberries are safe for dogs and make a great low-calorie treat.