Can Yorkies eat strawberries?

Generally safeSafe for most healthy Yorkies in appropriate amounts.

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

Strawberries are a safe, juicy treat rich in vitamin C and fibre. Wash them, remove the leafy green top, and cut them small so a tiny dog can chew them easily. They contain natural sugar, so they're an occasional treat rather than an everyday one. Skip canned strawberries in syrup and anything sweetened.

What Yorkie owners need to know

Wash well, remove the leafy top, and cut into small pieces.
Fresh is best; avoid canned-in-syrup or sweetened strawberries.
Natural sugar means moderation for a small dog.

How preparation changes the answer

Preparation	Status	Why
Fresh, washed, hulled, cut small	Generally safe	Vitamin-rich, low-calorie treat.
Canned in syrup / sweetened	Best avoided	Far too much added sugar for a tiny dog.

Safe preparation

Rinse thoroughly and pull off the green leafy top.
Cut into small, bite-sized pieces (quarters for a tiny mouth).
Offer fresh, or mash a little as a lick-mat topping.

Portion for a Yorkie

About one small strawberry, cut up, for a Yorkie; keep it within the 10% treat budget.

Nutrition at a glance

Calories

~32 kcal

per 100 g, raw (USDA FoodData Central)

Vitamin C

~59 mg

per 100 g, raw (USDA FoodData Central)

Sugars

~4.9 g

per 100 g, raw (USDA FoodData Central)

Possible benefits

Rich in vitamin C and fibre.
Low in calories and juicy — a refreshing treat.
Soft when ripe, so easy to chew.

Risks & things to watch

Natural sugar means they should stay an occasional treat.
Whole berries can be a choking size for a tiny dog — cut them up.
Too many can cause loose stools.

If your Yorkie ate too much

A few extra strawberries usually just cause soft stools. Monitor at home; there's rarely a need to call the vet unless upset is persistent.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to cut strawberries for my Yorkie?

Yes — a whole strawberry can be a choking size for a 4-7 lb dog. Wash it, remove the leafy top, and cut it into small pieces so it's easy and safe to chew.

Sources

We cite authoritative veterinary, regulatory, and nutrition sources so you can check the evidence yourself.

Nutrition dataUSDA FoodData Central
USDA FoodData Central nutrient database
Supports: Human-food nutrient composition (calories, macronutrients, fibre, sugars). · Accessed 2026-07-01
Professional bodyWSAVA Global Nutrition Committee
Global 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.

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

Watermelon

Safe if prepared right

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.

Apple

Safe if prepared right

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

Applesauce

Only small amounts

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

Apricot

Safe if prepared right

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.

Avocado

Use caution

Use caution. Avocado flesh is not a common cause of serious poisoning in dogs, but the pit is a real choking and obstruction hazard and the flesh is very fatty — so it's not a good fit for a Yorkie.

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