Can dogs eat blueberries?
Ask your vet about your own pet. This page is general information from the sources below.
Yes, dogs can have blueberries as an occasional treat. Pet Poison Helpline, VCA, PDSA and the ASPCA all list blueberries as a good or safe treat. Treats should still be a small part of the day's food (VCA says no more than 5% of calories). Plain and a few at a time.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Why
Pet Poison Helpline, VCA, PDSA and the ASPCA all list blueberries as a good or safe treat. Treats should still be a small part of the day's food (VCA says no more than 5% of calories).
How to serve it
Plain and a few at a time.
Good to know
Pet Poison Helpline calls blueberries a low-calorie treat for both cats and dogs, so they make a gentle choice among fruits.
Already ate it?
If your pet ate a lot, or you are worried, call your vet. Say what was eaten, how much and when, and have your pet's weight ready.
Poison emergency? Call now
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435, 24 hours a day, every day. A consultation fee may apply.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661, 24/7. $99 per incident, follow-up calls included.
Or call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
For the children
"A grown-up can give dogs a little blueberries now and then. Their own food is still their dinner."
A job: Be the label reader. Before a grown-up shares any food with the dog, check this page, and ask a grown-up if the food is not on it.
This page is general information from the sources below, not veterinary advice. Your own vet knows your dog. Dogs differ.
Sources
- Pet Poison Helpline: Learn Which Human Food Is Safe For Dogs (checked October 29, 2026)
- VCA Animal Hospitals: Treats to skip and treats to share with your pet (checked October 29, 2026)
- PDSA: The best diet for your cat (checked October 29, 2026)