Yes, dogs can eat zucchini!
Plain zucchini is safe for dogs, raw or cooked. It is very low in calories, which makes it a great snack for dogs watching their weight.
| Can dogs eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 1 kcal per zucchini slice |
| Main benefit | Very low in calories |
| Main risk | Zucchini bread and fritters contain sugar, fat or onion |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
Free · instant · based on veterinary formulas
Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One zucchini slice has about 1 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if zucchini were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max zucchini per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 34 × zucchini slice |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 58 × zucchini slice |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 98 × zucchini slice |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 133 × zucchini slice |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 165 × zucchini slice |
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 zucchini is safe for dogs, raw or cooked. It is very low in calories, which makes it a great snack for dogs watching their weight.
Yes. It is soft and safe.
Plain cooked butternut squash and pumpkin are also safe in moderation.
Not recommended: it is high in sugar and may contain nuts or raisins.
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.
Safe
Yes. Plain zucchini is safe for dogs, raw or cooked. It is very low in calories, which makes it a great snack for dogs watching their weight.