Conditions apply
Can dogs eat pomegranate?
Pomegranate is not toxic but the tannins commonly cause vomiting, and the seeds are hard to digest.
Signs to watch for
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
Why
High tannin content irritates the stomach in many dogs. Pomegranate extract appears in some commercial dog foods at controlled levels; the whole fruit is a different proposition.
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
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.