Can dogs eat quinoa?
AKC says quinoa is safe for dogs and is even an ingredient in some dry dog foods. Its saponins might irritate the gut, though AKC says the amount is usually small – rinse it before cooking and skip salt, onion and garlic.
How to serve it: rinsed, cooked, unseasoned
How much is okay
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. Enter your dog’s weight:
Quinoa
up to 1.8 oz a day
52 g
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 quinoa 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 1.8 oz (52 g) a day. Work out the amount for your dog above.
Sources
- AKC – Can Dogs Eat Quinoa?
- AKC – People Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat
- Dogs Trust – What foods are toxic to dogs and the human foods you can feed them
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (120 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026