Can dogs eat carrots?
AKC lists carrots as a low-calorie, high-fiber snack; many dogs can eat them raw.
How to serve it: raw or cooked, cut to bite size
How much is okay
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. Enter your dog’s weight:
Carrots
up to 5.4 oz a day
153 g · about 22 sticks
10% of 629 kcal a day, for a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity. If your dog gets other treats too, give less.
Questions
What amount of carrots is okay for my dog?
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. For a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity weighing 22 lb, that’s up to 5.4 oz (153 g) (about 22 sticks) a day. Work out the amount for your dog above.
Sources
- AKC – Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can or Can't Eat
- AKC – Can Dogs Eat Carrots?
- VCA Animal Hospitals – Can you feed pets certain fruits and veggies (sekundär)
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (41 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026