Yes, in moderation
dogs can eat a small piece of a pitted date. Dates are rich in fiber and potassium but very high in sugar. Always remove the pit, which is a choking and blockage hazard.
| Can dogs eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 20 kcal per pitted date |
| Main benefit | Fiber and potassium |
| Main risk | Very high in sugar and calories |
| 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 pitted date has about 20 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if dates were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max dates per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 1.5 × pitted date |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 2.5 × pitted date |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 4.5 × pitted date |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 6.5 × pitted date |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 8 × pitted date |
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, dogs can eat a small piece of a pitted date. Dates are rich in fiber and potassium but very high in sugar. Always remove the pit, which is a choking and blockage hazard.
They are not a known poison, but they are hard and can cause choking or a blockage.
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, dogs can eat a small piece of a pitted date. Dates are rich in fiber and potassium but very high in sugar.