Better to skip them
Dogs should not eat lemons. The ASPCA warns that citrus peels, seeds and plants contain citric acid and essential oils that can irritate the stomach, and lemon is too sour for most dogs anyway.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | A lick of juice is unlikely to cause harm |
| Main risk | Citric acid can cause vomiting and diarrhea |
| Puppies? | No |
A small amount is unlikely to cause serious harm in a healthy dog. Remove any remaining food, offer fresh water and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a painful belly or lethargy over the next 24-48 hours. Call your vet if your dog ate a large amount, is small, young or has health problems (such as pancreatitis), or if the food contained onion, garlic, chocolate or xylitol.
These are safe for dogs in treat-size amounts:
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Dogs should not eat lemons. The ASPCA warns that citrus peels, seeds and plants contain citric acid and essential oils that can irritate the stomach, and lemon is too sour for most dogs anyway.
No, the same concerns apply as for lemons.
There is no benefit; plain water is best.
Concentrated essential oils can be harmful if licked or applied. Avoid using them on or near pets.
No. Puppies are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so it is best avoided entirely.
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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.
Caution
Dogs should not eat lemons. The ASPCA warns that citrus peels, seeds and plants contain citric acid and essential oils that can irritate the stomach, and lemon is too sour for most dogs anyway.