Can Dogs Eat Pineapple?

Quick takeaway: Yes, dogs can eat pineapple in small amounts as a healthy, occasional treat. Dogs can eat fresh pineapple but they should not eat pineapple core or the skin and leaves. You should not give a dog canned or dried pineapple, due to the increased sugar content compared to fresh pineapple, which is already considered a fairly high sugar snack for dogs.

Is Pineapple OK For Dogs To Eat?

Pineapple is safe for a dog to eat in moderate quantities as an occasional treat. Pineapple is packed with antioxidants, vitamins C and B6, Bromelain, minerals and water. Because pineapple is 82% water, it can provide a boost of hydration on hot days for your doggo.

Dogs Can Eat Pineapple In Moderation, As An Occasional Treat

Despite its nutritional perks, pineapple is high in sugar – so dogs should only eat pineapple occasionally. Remember, your dog’s diet should only be made up of a maximum of 10% treat foods like pineapple. Otherwise, you risk your dog gaining unnecessary weight and potentially experiencing digestive discomfort.

Different Types of Pineapple: What Can Dogs Eat?

Not all types of pineapple are equally safe and suitable for a dog to eat. While fresh pineapple is a healthy occasional snack that most pooches can enjoy, canned and dried pineapple is not suitable for dogs, due to the high sugar content. Here’s a more detailed look at what different types of pineapple product dogs can and cannot eat.

• Can Dogs Eat Fresh Pineapple? Yes, it’s safe for a dog to eat fresh pineapple in small quantities. This is only the soft, inner fruit though. The spiky skin and leaves should not be offered to a dog (just as we don’t eat these parts of the fruit as humans). In addition, it’s advisable to chop up the pineapple into bite-size chunks to reduce the risk of choking when serving it to a dog.
• Can Dogs Eat Pineapple Core? It’s not a good idea to share the core of a pineapple with your dog, as these can cause intestinal blockages and are considered a high-risk choke hazard.
• Can Dogs Eat Dried Pineapple? You shouldn’t share dried pineapple with your dog. This is because dried fruits are removed of water, so the portion becomes smaller in size but the sugar levels remain the same. Excessive sugar, despite the fact it naturally occurs in fruit – is not good for your dog. 
• Can Dogs Eat Canned Pineapple? Canned pineapple should only be shared with a dog if sugar hasn’t been added to the fruit or syrup it’s contained in. Canned pineapple can also diminish the pineapple’s nutritional value during the canning process so your dog may not reap as many health benefits from canned pineapple.

What Happens If My Dog Eats Too Much Pineapple?

If your dog has too much pineapple, they may vomit or experience a bout of diarrhea due to the high sugar content and/or the fiber. 

Pineapple has a 10% sugar content, so if your dog has diabetes or is overweight/obese, pineapple is not an advisable addition to their diet and you should converse with your vet about what they would suggest sharing with your pup instead. 

How Much Pineapple To Give A Dog To Stop Eating Poop?

That’s right – it’s believed that letting your dog nibble on some pineapple will stop them from eating poop in the yard – whether it’s their own or another animal’s.

This habit is called coprophagia, which is actually a very common behavior that lots of dogs engage in. Theorized reasons behind a dog eating poop range from boredom, to hunger, to instinct.

Pineapple contains bromelain; an enzyme that’s thought to make poop taste foul to a dog that likes to eat it. But, there is no scientific evidence for this. If your dog likes to eat poop, the best things to do is to make sure there’s no poop for them to eat (so, pick up straight after them and clear your yard of other animal poop), and work on improving their recall responses and behavior in an ethical way using positive reinforcement. 

Conclusion: Can My Dog Eat Pineapple?

Yes, dogs can eat a small amount of fresh pineapple, and it is considered a healthy, nutritious occasional treat that most pooches really enjoy.

We’d recommend chopping up the pineapple into bitesize chunks and freezing them. Then, on a super hot day when your dog needs some help cooling down, you can serve them a few pieces of frozen pineapple to help rehydrate and refresh them!

Other fruits your dog can enjoy in small quantities include bananas, blueberries, and watermelon. For a list of foods that dogs absolutely should not eat, check out our PetLab Co. list below.

Sources

Author Guthrie, Lynn “Can Dogs Eat Pineapple? Yep, Here’s Why!” Prrs & Wags by Pumpkin, Feb 28. 2022 https://www.pumpkin.care/blog/can-dogs-eat-pineapple/

“Can Dogs Eat Pineapple?” Purina https://www.purina.co.uk/articles/dogs/feeding/what-dogs-eat/can-dogs-eat-pineapple

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