Better to skip them
limes are not a good food for dogs. The ASPCA lists lime as toxic to dogs: the peel and plant contain essential oils and psoralens that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and skin sensitivity. A lick of lime juice is unlikely to cause harm.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | A lick of juice is unlikely to be harmful |
| Main risk | Peel contains essential oils and psoralens |
| 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.
No, limes are not a good food for dogs. The ASPCA lists lime as toxic to dogs: the peel and plant contain essential oils and psoralens that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and skin sensitivity. A lick of lime juice is unlikely to cause harm.
A splash of lime in your water is not dangerous, but plain water is best for dogs.
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
No, limes are not a good food for dogs. The ASPCA lists lime as toxic to dogs: the peel and plant contain essential oils and psoralens that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and skin sensitivity.