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Yes, French Bulldogs can eat strawberries in moderation.
The AKC says strawberries are a safe treat for dogs in moderation, with natural sugar, fibre and vitamin C, but they need the right preparation and the right amount.
This page covers both, and the cautions.
It is general information, not veterinary advice; ask your vet if your dog is diabetic, overweight or has a health condition.
The advice below follows the AKC and the ASPCA.
How To Serve Strawberries
- Wash them thoroughly, remove the stems and leaves, and cut them into small pieces. The AKC says whole strawberries can be a choking risk, especially for small breeds, so slice or mash them.
- Fresh or frozen strawberries are fine; the AKC says frozen strawberries can be a safe and refreshing treat, especially in warm weather.
- Give plain strawberries only. Avoid canned strawberries and strawberries in syrup, which carry extra sugar, and check processed strawberry products for xylitol, which is toxic to dogs (AKC, ASPCA).
How Many Strawberries?
The AKC says treats should be no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories, and suggests one to three strawberries a day for most dogs, fewer for smaller dogs. Because strawberries contain natural sugar, give less to a dog that is diabetic or overweight, and ask your vet. Offer a few as an occasional treat rather than every day.
Cautions
Introduce strawberries slowly. The AKC says some dogs are sensitive to them, though it is rare, and to watch for itching, swelling or stomach changes. If your dog has trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling of the face, call your vet immediately.
If your dog eats a strawberry product containing xylitol, call your vet or a poison service at once (in the US, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is (888) 426-4435).
A Ready-Made Alternative
If you want a bought treat instead, check the label for sugar and xylitol and count the calories.
The Fruitables Skinny Minis Variety Pack listing describes three bags of chewy, 3.5-calorie treats (Apple Bacon, Pumpkin Berry and Pumpkin Mango), 15 oz (about 425 g) in total, with no wheat, corn, soy or artificial flavours or colours.
Fruitables Skinny Minis Chewy Dog Treats Variety PackThree bags of soft, chewy treats (apple bacon, pumpkin berry and pumpkin mango), about 425 g in total, at about 3.5 calories each. The listing says there is no wheat, corn, soy or artificial flavours. Keep treats to a small part of the daily food.Check price on AmazonAffiliate link — Dog Fluffy may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.Final Verdict
French Bulldogs can eat a few strawberries as a treat. Wash them, remove the stems and leaves, cut them small, keep to the AKC’s 10% rule, and check with your vet if your dog has a health condition.
