The world is a complicated place. And as humans, we’re all about making things easier for ourselves. So it’s no surprise that we’ve come up with some pretty creative ways to give our Papillons some of the foods we love most. But let’s not kid ourselves—Papillons have their own dietary needs, and they don’t always fit the same food categories as us.
That’s why you need to know which fruits, vegetables and other snacks are safe for your Papillon before giving them any of these foods.
Below are the most common 37 fruits, vegetables & other snacks Papillons can (and can’t) eat:
List of fruits Papillons can or can’t eat
Wondering which fruits your Papillon can eat or not? Here is a list of some common fruits your Papillon can or can’t eat:
Apples
Yes, Papillons can eat apples.
Apples are a great source of vitamins A and C and fiber for your Papillon. They’re also low in protein and fat, making them the perfect snack for senior Papillons. You should remove the seeds and core first, and avoid processed apples like applesauce or apple pie/cobbler—these are high in added sugar.
Avocado
Avocados are not safe for your Papillon to consume, and they can be potentially poisonous if eaten. There are several reasons avocados should be avoided by your four-legged friends:
Avocado fruit, pits, leaves, skin and the actual plant contain persin, so these parts are potentially poisonous to your Papillon.
Even though avocado oil is safe in small amounts, it’s still better to avoid giving it to your Papillon altogether. If you decide to give them avocado oil, then please make sure that it has been diluted with olive oil or another type of healthy fat source first before feeding it to them because otherwise they may suffer from diarrhea or vomiting after eating a large amount of this fruit which would obviously be very unpleasant for both you and them!
Bananas
Can Papillons eat bananas?
The answer is yes, but only in moderation.
Bananas are high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They’re also low in cholesterol and sodium. However, they have a high sugar content, so bananas should be given as an occasional treat rather than as a regular snack.
The peel of bananas should be removed before giving them to your Papillon because it’s hard to digest. Bananas also contain certain compounds that can be toxic to Papillons when consumed in large quantities.
You should avoid processed bananas like banana chips and puddings because they may contain added toxic ingredients.
Blackberry
Yes, Papillons can eat blackberries. In fact, they’re a great source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Blackberries are low in calories and sugar, so they’re a great snack for your pup. Just be sure to watch the amount you give them—you don’t want to overfeed them because they can get sick from too much sugar.
Frozen or fresh blackberries are fine, but avoid processed blackberries like blackberry jam, jelly, ice cream or other treats, as they may contain harmful chemicals that could make your pup sick.
Give your Papillon about two blackberries per 10 pounds of body weight every day for optimal health benefits.
Blueberry
Yes, Papillons can eat blueberries.
Blueberries are a great fruit to feed your Papillon. They are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and also contain a lot of sugar. The amount of sugar in blueberries makes them dangerous for Papillons—so feed them in moderation! Four to five blueberries per 10 pounds of body weight should be your rule of thumb.
You can also give your Papillon fresh, frozen, dried or mashed blueberries. Just avoid processed blueberries like blueberry muffins, blueberry yogurt, blueberry pie or even blueberry pancakes—these may contain harmful ingredients that could be harmful to your pup’s digestive system.
Cantaloupe
Yes, Papillons can eat cantaloupe.
Cantaloupes are low in calories but high in other nutrients, including fiber and moisture. In fact, cantaloupe is considered a good choice for Papillons who need to maintain weight. However, the high sugar content of cantaloupes means you should only give your Papillon a small amount of this fruit. Remove the rinds and seeds before giving them to your Papillon, as they can be a choking hazard.
Cherry
Sadly, your Papillon can’t eat cherries.
Although the fleshy part around the seed is safe, the plant contains cyanide. Cyanide destroys cellular oxygen transport in your Papillon, which means your pup might experience symptoms such as dilated pupils, rapid breathing, and weakness. Contact your vet if your Papillon ate cherry.
Grapes
The short answer is no. Grapes are very toxic to Papillons. Even a small amount can cause sudden kidney failure in your Papillon. The symptoms of grape poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, and fever. If you suspect your Papillon ate grapes, seek veterinary help immediately.
To prevent accidental ingestion, educate your family and keep grapes away from your pets.
Mango
Yes, Papillons can eat mango!
Mangoes are loaded with vitamins A, B6, C, and E; potassium; fiber; and antioxidants.
The only thing to watch out for is the pit—if your Papillon swallows it whole (or even chews on it), it could get stuck in his throat or digestive tract and cause problems. So remove the skin and any pits before feeding your Papillon any mangoes!
It’s also best to avoid processed mango products like mango sorbet and mango popsicles, as they may contain harmful ingredients like artificial colors or preservatives.
If you’re wondering how much of this delicious fruit your pup should have at once, it depends on his size: One-quarter cup of fresh mango once a week is enough for most Papillons.
Oranges
Oranges are a great source of Vitamin C, potassium, fiber and moisture for your Papillon. However, it is important to give only the fleshy part of the orange to your Papillon. Remove all traces of peel, skin, pith and seeds before giving it to your Papillon. Orange peels contain d-limonene, which can cause stomach upset if ingested by Papillons.
It is safe to give 1-2 sections as an occasional treat, but monitor how much they eat.
Peaches
Can Papillons eat peaches? The short answer is yes.
Small amounts of cut-up fresh or frozen peaches are safe for your Papillons. Peaches are high in fiber and vitamin A, but they also contain cyanide, so remove the pit before serving it to your Papillon as it contains this toxin.
Also, avoid processed peaches like peach cobbler or peach pie, as they may contain harmful preservatives and additives that can be toxic to your pup.
Pears
Yes, Papillons can eat pears. Pears are a great snack because they’re high in copper, vitamins C and K, and fiber.
The fruit can reduce the risk of having a stroke significantly. Just be sure to cut pears into bite-size chunks and remove the pit and seeds first, as the seeds contain traces of cyanide. Skip processed pears like canned pears as it may contain sugar syrups and other additives that could be harmful to your Papillon. One small slice is ok for most Papillons as pears contain sugar.
Pineapples
Sure, Papillons can eat pineapple! In fact, it’s a tasty snack for your pup. Pineapple contains vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, bromelain (a protein-digesting enzyme) and water.
But only the soft inner fruit is safe for your Papillon to eat—the hard outer skin and inner core are too spiky and sharp.
So how much is enough? A 2/3 small bite of raw pineapple is enough for a Papillon. Remove the spiky skin before giving it to your Papillon and avoid processed pineapples like canned pineapple or any pineapple cake mixes that contain added harmful chemicals.
Pumpkin
Yes, pure pumpkin itself is a great choice and a very healthy snack for Papillons.
Pumpkin can help with your Papillon’s skin and coat and also has many digestive benefits. It helps remedy both diarrhea and constipation in your Papillon.
Never feed your Papillon pumpkin pie mix. Canned pumpkin is ok for your Papillon but make sure it’s 100% pumpkin.
Many pumpkin supplements and pumpkin pup treats are available on the market. Amount varies with your Papillon’s size and activity level, but start with a teaspoon per day.
Strawberry
Yes, Papillons can eat strawberries.
They are a great source of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
Fresh and frozen strawberries have the same benefits, but always cut them into small pieces before serving. Remove the stem before giving it to your pet. Avoid processed strawberries that contain preservatives or high levels of sugar.
Watermelon
Yes! Papillons can eat watermelon. It’s a great low-calorie treat that will keep your pup hydrated and full of vitamins and minerals.
Watermelon is an excellent source of lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects against cancer and cardiovascular disease. It also contains vitamin C, potassium, and even some B vitamins (though not enough to make up for losing protein).
For safety reasons, you should only feed your Papillon the flesh of the watermelon—not the rind or seeds. Cut it into small chunks (only 1/2 cup per 10 pounds of body weight) and remove any seeds or rind before giving it to your Papillon.
List of vegetable Papillons can or can’t eat
Wondering which vegetables your Papillon can eat or not? Here is a list of some vegetables your Papillon can or can’t eat:
Broccoli
Yes, broccoli is safe for Papillons to eat.
Broccoli contains Vitamin K, Vitamin C and minerals that are good for the Papillon’s bones and teeth. It also contains fiber, which helps maintain bowel health.
Broccoli stems and florets, both are safe to eat, either cooked or raw. However, always cut them into small pieces if you’re offering them as treats for your pup, so that they don’t get choked on.
Avoid the leaves of broccoli as they can be harmful to your Papillon since they contain a high concentration of calcium oxalate crystals.
You should only offer 1/4 (0.25) cup of broccoli per 10 pounds of body weight daily to your Papillon in order to keep their intake at a healthy level.
Cabbage
Can Papillons eat cabbage? The short answer is yes, but with some caveats.
Cabbage contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is also rich in fiber and moisture. Red, green, all colors of cabbage are safe and healthy for Papillons. Red cabbage is more nutritious, having 10 times more vitamins than green cabbage. Lightly cooked or roasted cabbage is the best, easy to digest. But make sure no seasoning with oil or salt.
Offer 1 bite of roasted cabbage per 10 pounds of body weight of a pup.
Carrots
Yes, Papillons can eat carrots! Carrots are a great low-calorie treat for your Papillon and are also full of vitamins and minerals.
Carrots contain vitamin A, which helps to keep their eyes healthy. They also have vitamin C, which improves the immune system and fights against free radicals that can cause cancer. Carrots are also high in fiber, so they’re great for digestion and constipation issues.
Raw carrots are fine for most Papillons, but if you have an older or smaller Papillon who might have trouble chewing them up, you can cook them lightly (until they’re soft enough to be mashed easily) or chop them into smaller pieces before feeding them to your pet. Cooked carrots are better than raw ones since they’re easier to digest.
If you feed your Papillon carrots regularly, it’s important to make sure they don’t get too much at once—only 1-2 baby carrots per day is enough for an average-sized pup. If you want to give your Papillon carrot cake treats, just make sure there aren’t any harmful additives in those products first.
Celery
Can Papillons eat celery? Yes, absolutely!
Celery is a great low-calorie treat for Papillons. It’s full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will help keep your pup’s immune system running smoothly. It also contains lots of moisture and fiber—which means it’ll help keep your Papillon regular (i.e., not constipated) and help with digestion.
There are lots of ways to feed celery to your Papillon: you can give them celery sticks or even just the leaves as treats; you can mix them into their regular food; or you can pair up other treats with it!
As long as you make sure the celery is organic and washed thoroughly, there aren’t any risks associated with feeding it to Papillons. Just cut it into bite-size pieces so they don’t choke on it! Start with one or two pieces per session and work up from there until your Papillon has had enough.
Cucumber
Yes, Papillons can eat cucumbers. Cucumbers contain vitamins, minerals, moisture, and fiber that your Papillon needs to stay healthy. They also provide phytochemicals that help freshen your Papillon’s breath. However, make sure the cucumber you give your Papillon is organic, as some non-organic cucumbers may be sprayed with pesticides or other chemicals.
You can feed your Papillon cucumber seeds or peels if they’re organic. However, avoid processed cucumber like pickles, as they often contain onions, salt or sugar, which can upset your Papillon’s stomach if ingested in large amounts.
There is no specific amount of cucumbers you should feed your Papillon per day but as a rule of thumb, one or two slices should suffice depending on its size.
Garlic
Can Papillons eat garlic?
No, garlic is toxic to Papillons. Garlic contains N-propyl disulfide, a sulfur compound that causes hemolysis leading to anemia. Other symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. Raw and cooked cloves and bulbs of garlic are toxic to your Papillon. The toxic dose is 15 to 30 grams of garlic per kilogram of body weight. Contact the vet immediately if your Papillon ate garlic.
Onions
Can a Papillon eat onions?
The answer is no, because onions contain N-propyl disulfide, a sulfur compound that causes hemolysis leading to anemia in Papillons. A toxic dose is 15 gm/kg of the body weight of your Papillon. So, it’s best to keep your Papillon away from onions in any form.
Besides, all parts of the onion plant are toxic to Papillons too, including the flesh, ring, leaves, juice, and processed powders. If your Papillon has eaten any part of an onion plant or has come into contact with it somehow—contact your vet immediately.
Zucchini
Can Papillons eat zucchini? Yes, they can! Zucchini is a low-calorie treat that’s full of vitamins and antioxidants. It’s also high in fiber and moisture, which makes it great for your pup’s digestive health. Plain raw, steamed, or cooked zucchini is safe for Papillons to eat—but it’s the raw variety that provides more Vitamin A than cooked ones. Depending on the size of your Papillon, start with just one or two small bites when introducing it into their diet.
List of some other snacks Papillons can or can’t eat
Wondering which snacks your Papillon can eat or not? Here is a list of some snacks your Papillon can or can’t eat:
Bacon
Bacon is an incredibly rich and fatty food with a high salt content. It’s not a good idea to give your Papillon large amounts of this food because it can prove to be too much for their stomachs to handle.
The fat in bacon can cause pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas that can be fatal if left untreated. Eating a large amount can cause pancreatitis, but giving your Papillon small amounts of cooked bacon infrequently should not cause harm.
If you think your Papillon may have eaten some uncooked bacon and has experienced symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea, take him or her to the vet immediately.
Beef
Yes, Papillons can eat beef.
Raw, unseasoned lean beef is safe for Papillons in small amounts unless your Papillon is allergic to beef. Cooked, unseasoned lean beef is safe for Papillons in small amounts unless your Papillon is allergic to beef. They are a source of protein and many important vitamins and minerals.
Beef broth, beef stew, specialized Papillon beef jerky without an excess amount of salt are also safe for your Papillon. Stay away from raw beef because bacteria can cause food poisoning which can lead to serious illness or even death sometimes. Never feed cooked bone to your Papillon, but larger raw beef bone can be a chew toy For a 10 pounds pooch, half a cup of kibble or 0.15 pound of ground beef is good if you opt for a raw diet.
Bread
Yes, Papillons can eat bread. However, only plain white and wheat bread is safe for your Papillon to eat. Avoid processed bread like bread with yeast.
Bread doesn’t provide that much nutrients in your Papillon, so offer them in moderation. A crust is fine, but a whole slice is too much for your Papillon. Too much bread can cause gas and bloating in your Papillon.
Cheese
Yes, Papillons can eat cheese. In fact, cheese contains vitamins and fatty acids that are good for your Papillon’s health. A small amount of cheddar, mozzarella, swiss or cottage cheese is fine for them to eat.
However, there are some types of cheese that you should avoid feeding your Papillon. These include blue cheese, goat cheese, parmesan and cream cheese—all of which are spicy and not good for him.
As with anything else you feed him (or her), try to keep the amount to a few small bites per day—and only feed it once or twice a week as a treat.
Chicken
Yes, Papillons can eat chicken. Chicken contains protein, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that are essential for a healthy diet. The best option is boneless cooked breast meat without skin. Avoid chicken skin as it contains a high amount of fat that can cause excessive weight gain in your Papillon.
The amount depends on the size of your Papillon, but give 1/8 to 1/6 cup of meat protein per 10 pounds of body weight per day if your Papillon is on a raw meat diet.
Chocolate
The short answer to this question is, “no.”
Chocolate is toxic to all Papillons. One reason chocolate is dangerous for Papillons is because it contains both theobromine and caffeine. Caffeine can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, and restlessness in Papillons. Theobromine causes vomiting and diarrhea in some Papillons, but in others it causes heart problems that are potentially fatal. The darker and more bitter the chocolate, the more toxic it will be for your pup. Cocoa powder (most toxic), Unsweetened baker’s chocolate, Semisweet chocolate, Dark chocolate and Milk chocolate- all are toxic to Papillons.
If your Papillon ate chocolate- contact your veterinarian immediately! Chocolate poisoning can be fatal if not treated quickly. The vet may induce vomiting or offer activated charcoal to help absorb some toxins from your Papillon’s system before they get too far into his body. If your Papillon has eaten a large quantity of chocolate or has eaten other substances like alcohol or caffeine (which can intensify the effects of cocoa) then he may need hospitalization for IV fluids and monitoring until his system clears out enough.
Eggs
Yes, your Papillon can eat eggs. Eggs are a great source of protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. However, there are a couple things to be aware of when feeding your Papillon eggs:
-Raw eggs should not be fed to Papillons because they contain avidin, which prevents absorption of biotin. Also, raw eggs may contain harmful bacteria like Salmonella.
-Cooked eggs without seasonings are fine as long as they’re well cooked and
– Egg shells are ok as long as you grind them and no sharp edges remain on the shell.
Fish
Can Papillons eat fish?
Yes, they can. Fish are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that your Papillon needs to thrive. But not all fish are safe for your Papillon.
Smaller, younger, wild-caught, shorter-lived species like salmon and shrimp are safe for your Papillon. Avoid longer-lived fish species like tuna, shark and swordfish as they can contain heavy metals like mercury.
Always clean them properly by deboning them and then cook it, adding no harmful additives. Feeding your Papillon one or two times per week in small controlled amounts is acceptable, but always make sure you supervise them while eating fish because some Papillons may become sick if they eat too much at once.
Icecream
It is not advisable to feed your Papillon ice cream. Most Papillons are lactose intolerant and therefore cannot digest large amounts of dairy products. Ice cream also contains high amounts of sugar, which can be harmful to your pet.
Symptoms of ice cream toxicity include vomiting and diarrhea. If you suspect your Papillon accidentally ate some ice cream, seek veterinary help immediately.
Peanut butter
Can Papillons eat peanut butter?
Yes, Papillons can eat a small amount of peanut butter in moderation. Peanut butter provides protein, vitamins and healthy fats that your Papillon needs to stay healthy. However, ensure the peanut butter is pup-safe without xylitol or chocolate and avoid pretzels as they contain 3 times more sodium than regular peanut butter.
Start with a half teaspoon per day and increase the amount slowly over time if there are no negative effects on your pup.
Popcorn
Plain, air-popped popcorn is safe for Papillons to eat in small quantities as an occasional treat.
Popped corn kernels actually contain several minerals important to Papillons, like magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc, along with fiber and trace amounts of vitamins.
However, avoid processed popcorn—buttered popcorn or popcorn with other toppings like cheese sauce or butter are not safe for your Papillon. Also, un-popped or partially popped kernels can be a choking hazard and may even cause damage to your Papillon’s teeth.
Turkey
Yes, Papillons can eat turkey. However, it’s not a good idea to give your Papillon raw turkey meat.
Turkey is safe for your pooch as long as you provide cooked lean, white, unseasoned and boneless turkey meat to your Papillon. Turkey breast meat is the best option because it provides protein, fatty acids and minerals. Avoid turkey skin since it can cause GI upset and pancreatitis. Also avoid processed turkey since it may contain harmful additives like sodium nitrite that are linked to cancer in Papillons.
You should feed 10 grams of white meat turkey or 7.5 grams of dark meat turkey per 6 pounds body weight of your pooch.
Yogurt
Yes, Papillons can eat yogurt. Plain yogurt is a perfectly acceptable snack for Papillons. However, some Papillons may have trouble digesting dairy products, so you’ll want to tread carefully if you like to share your Papillon’s favorite treats with him.
If your Papillon can digest it, the active bacteria in yogurt can help strengthen the digestive system. Plain yogurt is the best choice for your Papillon. Avoid any yogurts with added sugar and also skip all yogurt with artificial sweeteners. One teaspoon of yogurt a day is fine for most Papillons.