Can dogs eat rice?
AKC says rice is fine for dogs and is an ingredient in some commercial dog foods. White rice is easy to digest.
How to serve it: cooked, unseasoned
How much is okay
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. Enter your dog’s weight:
Rice
up to 1.7 oz a day
48 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 rice 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 1.7 oz (48 g) a day. Work out the amount for your dog above.
Sources
Last checked: October 2026