Yes, dogs can eat papaya!
Ripe papaya flesh is a safe, healthy treat for dogs. It contains fiber, vitamins A and C and the digestive enzyme papain. Remove the skin and seeds first.
| Can dogs eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 6 kcal per 1-inch cube of papaya |
| Main benefit | Rich in vitamins A and C and fiber |
| Main risk | Seeds contain small amounts of compounds that can upset the stomach |
| 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 1-inch cube of papaya has about 6 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if papaya were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max papaya per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 5.5 × 1-inch cube of papaya |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 9.5 × 1-inch cube of papaya |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 16 × 1-inch cube of papaya |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 22 × 1-inch cube of papaya |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 27 × 1-inch cube of papaya |
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. Ripe papaya flesh is a safe, healthy treat for dogs. It contains fiber, vitamins A and C and the digestive enzyme papain. Remove the skin and seeds first.
Occasionally, in small pieces, but dried papaya is concentrated sugar. Fresh 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.
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Yes. Ripe papaya flesh is a safe, healthy treat for dogs. It contains fiber, vitamins A and C and the digestive enzyme papain.