Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat bell peppers?
Sweet bell peppers are safe and a good source of vitamin C. Red are the most nutrient-dense. Hot peppers are a different matter.
How to prepare it
Washed, stem and seeds removed, sliced. Steaming softens them.
Never in this form
Chilli and other hot peppers — see the spicy food entry.
Portion
About 31 kcal per 100 g for red.
Also check for
- confusion with hot peppers
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
Further reading
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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.