Yes, in moderation
plain Cheerios are safe for dogs as an occasional low-calorie treat. They have little nutritional value, so think of them as a training reward, not food. Avoid honey nut, chocolate and frosted varieties.
| Can dogs eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 0.3 kcal per plain Cheerio |
| Main benefit | Very low in calories per piece |
| Main risk | Little nutritional value |
| 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 plain Cheerio has about 0.3 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if cheerios were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max cheerios per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 116 × plain Cheerio |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 195 × plain Cheerio |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 328 × plain Cheerio |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 444 × plain Cheerio |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 551 × plain Cheerio |
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, plain Cheerios are safe for dogs as an occasional low-calorie treat. They have little nutritional value, so think of them as a training reward, not food. Avoid honey nut, chocolate and frosted varieties.
A few will not harm, but they have more sugar than plain Cheerios. Plain is better.
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.
In moderation
Yes, plain Cheerios are safe for dogs as an occasional low-calorie treat.