Foods your Yorkie can eat

Yes — plain bell pepper with the seeds and stem removed and cut into small pieces is a crunchy, vitamin-rich treat for Yorkies.

Yes — a few fresh blackberries are a safe, antioxidant-rich, low-sugar treat for a Yorkie in small amounts.

Yes — blueberries are a safe, antioxidant-rich treat and their small size makes them a handy low-calorie training reward.

Yes — plain cooked, deseeded butternut squash is a gentle, dog-friendly veg for Yorkies, much like pumpkin.

Yes — carrots are a low-calorie, crunchy treat most Yorkies enjoy, as long as you cut them small enough to avoid choking.

Yes — plain celery is a safe, low-calorie, crunchy treat for a Yorkie, cut into small pieces.

Yes — cucumber is a very low-calorie, hydrating, crunchy treat, as long as you cut it into small pieces to prevent choking.

Yes — plain green beans are a safe, low-calorie treat and a popular filler for dogs watching their weight.

Yes — plain, washed, finely chopped lettuce is a safe, hydrating, low-calorie nibble for Yorkies.

Yes, curly parsley in small amounts — a little fresh curly parsley is safe and can freshen breath, but avoid 'spring parsley', a different plant that can be harmful.

Yes — plain peas are a safe, low-calorie treat for a Yorkie, served in small amounts with no added salt.

Yes — plain cooked or 100% canned pumpkin (not pie filling) is a gentle, fibre-rich food often used to settle mild digestive upset.

Yes — a few fresh raspberries are a safe, low-sugar treat for a Yorkie; they contain only a trace of natural xylitol, so just keep the amount small.

Yes — washed, hulled strawberries cut into small pieces are a safe, vitamin-rich treat, best given in moderation for the sugar.

Yes — plain cooked white rice is safe and easy to digest, which is why it's a staple of the vet-suggested bland diet.

Yes — plain zucchini is a safe, low-calorie treat for a Yorkie, cut into small pieces.

Yes, the flesh — apple slices are a crunchy, safe treat once you remove the core and seeds and cut them into small pieces.

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.

Yes — asparagus cooked soft and cut into small pieces is safe for Yorkies; tough raw stalks are a choking risk, so skip those.

Yes — lean, plain, fully cooked beef with the fat drained is a protein-rich treat for Yorkies, served in small amounts.

Yes — plain, cooked Brussels sprouts in small amounts are safe for Yorkies, but they're known for causing gas, so keep the portion modest.

Yes — plain, cooked cabbage in small amounts is safe for Yorkies, though it can cause gas, so keep the portion modest.

Yes — plain, cooked cauliflower cut into small florets is safe for Yorkies in modest amounts, though it can cause a bit of gas.

Yes — a little cherry flesh is fine for Yorkies, but only with the pit and stem removed, and just one or two at a time.

Yes — plain, fully cooked chickpeas can be a small fibre- and protein-rich treat for Yorkies, but never raw or dried, and never as hummus.

Yes — plain, cooked, boneless and skinless cod with no salt or seasoning is a gentle, lean fish for Yorkies served in small amounts.

Yes, when cooked plain, boneless, and skinless — plain cooked chicken is one of the most reliable, gentle treats for a Yorkie.

Yes — plain, fully cooked, boneless duck with the skin and fat removed is a safe protein for Yorkies in small amounts.

Yes — plain, fully cooked eggs with no salt, butter, or oil are a safe, protein-rich treat for Yorkies in small amounts.

Yes — small amounts of plain, cooked kale are safe for most Yorkies, though this leafy green is best kept to a modest, occasional treat.

Yes — plain, lean, well-cooked lamb can be an occasional treat for Yorkies, but it's rich and fatty so keep portions tiny.

Yes — plain, fully cooked lentils with no salt, onion, or garlic are a fibre- and protein-rich treat for Yorkies, served in tiny amounts.

Yes, in small amounts — plain cooked liver is a nutritious, protein-rich treat dogs love, but it's very high in vitamin A, so keep it occasional and tiny for a Yorkie.

Yes — ripe peach flesh with the pit fully removed, cut into small pieces, is a safe treat, but the pit must never be given to a Yorkie.

Yes — ripe pear flesh with the core and seeds removed, cut into small pieces, is a safe treat for a Yorkie in moderation.

Yes — plain, fully cooked pearled barley with no salt or seasoning is a gentle, fibre-rich grain Yorkies can have in small amounts.

Yes, when cooked plain with water — plain oatmeal is a gentle, fibre-rich food that suits sensitive or senior Yorkies, served cooled.

Yes — a little plum flesh is fine for Yorkies, but only with the pit completely removed and served in tiny amounts.

Yes — lean, plain, fully cooked pork can be an occasional treat for Yorkies, but never raw and never bacon, ham, or seasoned pork.

Yes, if cooked plain — a little plain cooked potato is fine for a Yorkie, but never raw or green potato.

Yes — plain, rinsed, fully cooked quinoa with no salt or seasoning is a protein-rich grain Yorkies can have in small amounts.

Yes, when thoroughly cooked and boneless — cooked salmon is a healthy treat, but never raw, because raw salmon can carry a parasite that's dangerous to dogs.

Yes, when fully cooked and plain — a little plain scrambled egg is a gentle, protein-rich treat that's great for picky or sensitive Yorkies.

Yes — fully cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp with the tail off and no seasoning is a lean treat Yorkies can enjoy in small amounts.

Yes, when cooked plain — cooked sweet potato is a nutritious, fibre-rich treat, but never serve it raw and watch the calories.

Yes — plain, cooked, boneless tilapia with no salt or seasoning is a lean, mild fish Yorkies can enjoy in small amounts.

Yes — plain, cooked, skinless and boneless turkey is a lean, gentle protein for Yorkies, as long as it's unseasoned and shredded small.

Yes, the flesh — seedless watermelon flesh is a hydrating summer treat, once you remove the seeds and rind and keep portions modest for the sugar.

In small amounts — only plain, unsweetened applesauce with no added sugar, cinnamon, or sweeteners is okay for Yorkies, and just a spoonful.

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.

In small amounts — plain cooked beets are safe for Yorkies now and then, but sugar and oxalates mean they're a limited treat, and pickled beets are too salty.

In small amounts — a little plain baked bread won't harm most Yorkies, but it's empty calories, so keep it rare.

In small amounts, yes — a little plain broccoli is safe, but larger amounts can upset a Yorkie's stomach, so keep it under about 10% of the diet.

Yes — small pieces of cantaloupe flesh with the rind and seeds removed are a safe, hydrating treat, but it's sugary, so keep portions small for a Yorkie.

In tiny amounts, usually yes — many Yorkies tolerate a small piece of plain low-salt cheese as a high-value treat, but it's fatty and some dogs are lactose-sensitive.

In a tiny, soaked amount — a small pinch of chia seeds soaked in water is fine for Yorkies and adds a little fiber and omega-3.

In small amounts — plain corn kernels off the cob are fine for a Yorkie, but never let a dog have the cob itself.

Yes, in small amounts — plain, low-fat cottage cheese is usually well tolerated by Yorkies, but watch for lactose sensitivity and its sodium.

Yes — a few plain, unsweetened cranberries are safe for a Yorkie, but skip sweetened, juiced, or raisin-mixed products.

In tiny amounts — a small piece of pitted date is not toxic to Yorkies, but dates are extremely sugary, so they should be a rare, minuscule treat at most.

In small amounts — plain, shelled, cooked edamame with no salt is safe for Yorkies as an occasional treat, but skip the salty pods and don't make it a regular food.

In small amounts — a little ripe fig flesh is safe for most Yorkies, but figs are sugary and some dogs are sensitive, so keep it a tiny occasional treat.

In a tiny amount — a small pinch of ground flaxseed is fine for Yorkies and adds a little omega-3 and fiber.

In tiny amounts — a small pinch of plain fresh or ground ginger isn't toxic to Yorkies, but it's a strong spice, so keep it minuscule and occasional.

In small amounts — plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt is okay for Yorkies who tolerate dairy, but watch the lactose and avoid all flavoured kinds.

In tiny amounts — a small dab of honey isn't toxic to healthy adult Yorkies, but it's pure sugar, so keep it to a rare lick and skip it for puppies and diabetic dogs.

In small amounts — peeled kiwi cut into tiny pieces is a safe occasional treat for Yorkies, but the natural sugar means it should stay a once-in-a-while nibble.

Yes — ripe mango flesh, peeled and cut into tiny pieces, is a safe treat, but keep portions small because it's very sugary for a 5-lb dog.

Yes — a small amount of peeled, seedless orange flesh is safe, but it's sugary and acidic, so it's an occasional treat for a Yorkie, not a regular one.

A tiny bite of plain, fully cooked pancake now and then is usually fine — but never with chocolate chips, and never anything topped with sugar-free syrup.

In small amounts — ripe papaya flesh with the seeds and skin removed is a safe occasional treat for Yorkies, though the natural sugar means keep it a once-in-a-while nibble.

In small amounts — plain cooked pasta is fine for a Yorkie, but skip all sauce, garlic, and salt.

In tiny amounts, yes — but ONLY a xylitol-free peanut butter; it's high in fat and calories, so a small lick is right for a Yorkie.

Yes — small pieces of fresh, ripe pineapple with the core and skin removed are safe, but it's sugary and acidic, so keep portions small for a Yorkie.

In small amounts, usually yes — a spoonful of plain, unsweetened yogurt is fine for many Yorkies, but never a sweetened one, and watch for lactose sensitivity.

In small amounts — plain pomegranate seeds (arils) aren't toxic to dogs, but the tannins and seeds can upset a tiny stomach, so keep it to a few arils and skip the peel and juice.

In small amounts — a few pieces of plain air-popped popcorn are fine, but skip butter, salt, and any unpopped kernels.

Yes, in small amounts — sardines packed in water with no salt are a nutritious omega-3 treat for Yorkies, but they're rich so keep portions tiny.

In tiny amounts — plain sesame seeds are harmless for Yorkies, but they offer no real benefit, so there's no need to add them.

In small amounts — a little plain spinach is fine for a Yorkie, but keep it occasional because of its oxalates.

In tiny amounts — a few plain, unsalted, shelled sunflower kernels are fine for Yorkies, but never the salted, in-shell kind.

In small amounts — plain, cooked tofu isn't toxic to Yorkies and can be an occasional treat, but it shouldn't replace their proper protein or become a regular food.

In small, occasional amounts — a little canned tuna in water (not oil or brine) is fine for Yorkies, but mercury means it shouldn't be regular.

A tiny piece of plain, fully cooked waffle occasionally is usually fine — but skip all the toppings, and never anything with sugar-free syrup.