Can Yorkies eat blueberries?
Yes — blueberries are a safe, antioxidant-rich treat and their small size makes them a handy low-calorie training reward.
Blueberries are one of the easiest fruits to share with a Yorkie: they're small, low in calories, and rich in antioxidants and fibre. They make excellent tiny training treats. Because they contain natural sugar, keep portions modest, and offer them fresh or thawed rather than as sugary baked goods.
What Yorkie owners need to know
- Their small size makes them a great one-bite training treat.
- Fresh or plain frozen (thawed) are both fine; skip sweetened, baked, or muffin forms.
- They contain natural sugar, so keep the count modest for a tiny dog.
How preparation changes the answer
| Preparation | Status | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh or thawed, plain | Generally safe | Low-calorie, antioxidant-rich training treat. |
| In muffins / baked goods | Best avoided | Added sugar, fat, and possible toxic ingredients like xylitol or chocolate. |
Safe preparation
- Wash fresh blueberries and offer a few whole or lightly squashed.
- For very small Yorkies or fast gulpers, cut a few in half.
- Frozen blueberries make a cool summer treat once slightly softened.
Portion for a Yorkie
About 3-5 blueberries a day is plenty for a Yorkie; count them within the 10% treat budget.
Nutrition at a glance
Calories
~57 kcal
per 100 g, raw (USDA FoodData Central)
Sugars
~10 g
per 100 g, raw (USDA FoodData Central)
Fibre
~2.4 g
per 100 g, raw (USDA FoodData Central)
Possible benefits
- Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
- Naturally low in calories and small enough for one-bite training rewards.
- Provide a little fibre.
Risks & things to watch
- Natural sugar means they should stay an occasional treat, not a free-for-all.
- Whole berries can be gulped by fast eaters — halve them for tiny dogs if needed.
- Large amounts may cause loose stools.
If your Yorkie ate too much
A handful too many usually just means a bit of loose stool. Monitor at home; call your vet only if there's persistent vomiting or diarrhoea.
Frequently asked questions
How many blueberries can a Yorkie have?
For a 4-7 lb dog, a few (roughly 3-5) is a sensible daily maximum as a treat. They're healthy but still contain sugar, so they count toward the small treat allowance a tiny dog has.
Are frozen blueberries safe for my Yorkie?
Yes — plain frozen blueberries are fine and make a nice cool summer treat. Let them soften slightly first so they're not rock-hard for a tiny mouth, and halve a few for small Yorkies or fast gulpers. Skip anything sweetened or baked into muffins.
Sources
We cite authoritative veterinary, regulatory, and nutrition sources so you can check the evidence yourself.
- Nutrition dataUSDA FoodData CentralUSDA FoodData Central nutrient database
Supports: Human-food nutrient composition (calories, macronutrients, fibre, sugars). · Accessed 2026-07-01
- Professional bodyWSAVA Global Nutrition CommitteeGlobal Nutrition Guidelines & Toolkit
Supports: Energy requirement calculation, body condition scoring, treat guidance. · Accessed 2026-07-01
The Yorkiefood Editorial Team
We research Yorkshire Terrier feeding from regulatory bodies, veterinary manuals, poison-control centres, and peer-reviewed nutrition literature, then explain it plainly. We are careful researchers, not veterinarians — our pages cite their sources so you can check the evidence yourself, and we always defer to your own vet for your dog.
First published 2026-07-01 · Last reviewed 2026-07-01
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Related foods
Strawberries
Yes — washed, hulled strawberries cut into small pieces are a safe, vitamin-rich treat, best given in moderation for the sugar.
Banana
Yes, in small amounts — a thin slice of banana is a safe, sweet treat, but it's high in sugar so keep portions tiny for a Yorkie.
Carrots
Yes — carrots are a low-calorie, crunchy treat most Yorkies enjoy, as long as you cut them small enough to avoid choking.
Apple
Yes, the flesh — apple slices are a crunchy, safe treat once you remove the core and seeds and cut them into small pieces.
Applesauce
In small amounts — only plain, unsweetened applesauce with no added sugar, cinnamon, or sweeteners is okay for Yorkies, and just a spoonful.
Apricot
Yes — a little ripe apricot flesh is safe for Yorkies once the pit and any stem or leaves are removed, but the pit is a serious choking and cyanide hazard, so it must always come out.
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