Can dogs eat oranges?
ASPCA says eating the fruit is not likely to cause more than minor stomach upset. AKC says one or two small segments a day is typically enough, depending on your dog’s size.
How to serve it: peeled, seeds removed, in small segments
Good to know: Peel, leaves and plant material can cause problems (ASPCA), and the peel can cause a blockage (AKC).
Questions
Can cats eat oranges?
Better not. ASPCA lists the orange plant as toxic to cats, mainly because of the essential oils in the peel and plant. Merck notes that cats are more sensitive to essential oils than dogs.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control – People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
- ASPCA Toxic and Non-toxic Plants – Orange
- AKC – Can Dogs Eat Oranges?
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (47 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026