Can dogs eat celery?
AKC says celery is generally safe for dogs, and PDSA lists it raw as a crunchy snack. It can be a choking hazard, especially for small dogs, so cut it into bite-size pieces (AKC).
How to serve it: raw, washed, cut into bite-size pieces
Good to know: This is about celery stalks; we found no dog source on celeriac.
How much is okay
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. Enter your dog’s weight:
Celery
up to 15.8 oz a day
449 g · about 112½ 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 celery 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 15.8 oz (449 g) (about 112½ sticks) a day. Work out the amount for your dog above.
Sources
- AKC – Can Dogs Eat Celery?
- PDSA – Safe fruit and veg for dogs (celery raw as a crunchy snack)
- Dogs Trust – What foods are toxic to dogs (celery among human foods usually fine in moderation)
- ASPCA – Sharing is Caring: Foods You Can Safely Share with Your Pet (pets in general)
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (14 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026