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Are dates safe for my Pomeranian to eat, and how much is okay?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | 1 year and 2 months old

My dog is Pomeranian can I can give it dates to eat

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Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on June 3rd, 2018

Dates are not poisonous for dogs, but the pits can be very dangerous for dogs, so I would never recommend giving an entire date. The other concern with dates is that they are very high in sugar and fiber, so you need to be careful how much you give a small dog like a Pomeranian. But small amounts of a date without any pit inside can be used for an occasional treat.
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