Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat papaya, kiwi, guava and other tropical fruit?
The flesh of these fruits is safe in small amounts. Remove the skin and, importantly, the seeds — papaya seeds in quantity are not advisable.
How to prepare it
Peeled, seeds removed, cut into pieces.
Never in this form
Seeds and skin.
Portion
Papaya is about 43 kcal per 100 g.
Also check for
- seeds
- skin
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.