Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat bananas?
Banana flesh is safe in small amounts. It is high in sugar, so it is a treat rather than a staple, and the peel is best avoided.
How to prepare it
Peeled, in small slices.
Never in this form
The peel — not toxic, but fibrous enough to cause an obstruction.
Portion
About 89 kcal per 100 g and high in sugar. A couple of slices for a medium dog.
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.