Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat carrots?
Carrots are one of the best everyday treats — low calorie, high fibre, and the crunch is good for teeth.
How to prepare it
Raw or cooked, cut to a size your dog cannot swallow whole. Whole large carrots can be a choking risk for enthusiastic gulpers.
Portion
About 41 kcal per 100 g. A medium carrot is around 25 kcal, which fits comfortably inside most dogs' treat allowance.
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
- WSAVA nutrition guidelines
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.