Can Dogs Eat Mango?

Yes, dogs can eat mango in moderation. Fresh, ripe mango flesh, peeled and with the pit removed, is a sweet treat most dogs can enjoy in small pieces.^1,2 Never give the pit, which is a choking hazard and can cause an intestinal blockage, and peel the fruit, because the skin is tough to digest.^1,2 Mango is high in natural sugar, so keep portions small and ask your vet first if your dog is overweight or has diabetes.^2,3

Mango Nutrition for Dogs

Mango provides vitamins A, B6, C and E and some fiber, but it has more sugar per bite than pineapple or banana.^3,1,2

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for raw mango.³ Piece weights are our estimate.

How Much Mango Can a Dog Eat?

A healthy adult dog's treats, including fruit, should be no more than about 10 percent of daily calories.^4,5 Using the Merck Veterinary Manual's energy formula for a neutered adult, that works out to roughly 35 calories of treats a day for a 10-pound dog, 59 for a 20-pound dog, 98 for a 40-pound dog, 150 for a 70-pound dog and 196 for a 100-pound dog.⁶ Your dog's real needs depend on age, activity and body condition. PetMD calls mango an occasional treat, not a daily food, and suggests the amounts below.² For medium and larger dogs, these amounts use a fair share of the daily treat allowance, so mango should be the only treat that day.

A handful is our estimate of about 1/4 cup of pieces.

How to Serve Mango to Your Dog

• Peel the mango and cut all the flesh away from the large, flat pit.^1,2
• Cut it into small cubes. Start with a piece or two.²
• Freeze cubes, or stuff mashed mango into a rubber enrichment toy and freeze it.²
• Blend with blueberries, banana or watermelon and plain, xylitol-free yogurt for a frozen treat.^2,7

What If My Dog Swallowed a Mango Pit?

Call your vet right away, even if your dog seems fine. A mango pit is large and hard, and it can cause choking or get stuck in the intestines.^2,1 The AKC also notes the pit contains small amounts of cyanide compounds, though the blockage risk is the main concern.¹ Signs of a blockage include vomiting, loss of appetite, belly pain, weakness and trouble passing stool.⁸ Don't try to make your dog vomit at home. See intestinal blockage.

Can Dogs Eat Mango Skin?

It's best not to. Mango skin is tough and hard to digest.¹ It also contains compounds related to the irritant in poison ivy, which can cause skin reactions in some people.^2,9 There are no documented cases of mango allergy in dogs, but there's no benefit to feeding the skin, so peel it.²

Can Dogs Eat Dried Mango?

Only occasionally, in very small pieces, and preferably homemade with nothing added. Store-bought dried mango is usually sweetened and may contain preservatives.² Sweetened dried mango has about 5 times the calories and nearly 5 times the sugar of fresh mango by weight.^10,3

Risks and When to Skip Mango

• Too much: stomach upset and diarrhea.^1,2
• Sugar: over time, sugary treats can contribute to weight gain and dental problems. PetMD advises that dogs with diabetes or obesity generally avoid mango.² See diabetes in dogs.
• Mango products: mango juice drinks and sorbet add sugar, sugar-free versions may contain xylitol, and mango salsa often contains onion or hot peppers.^7,11 See xylitol poisoning.

Can Puppies Eat Mango?

Yes, a tiny piece of peeled, pitted mango is fine once a puppy is eating solid food and tolerating fruit, usually from about 8 weeks.^2,5

When to Call the Vet

Call your vet if your dog has a poor appetite, seems tired or uncomfortable, or keeps licking his lips or gulping after eating it. Get care right away for repeated vomiting, severe diarrhea, blood in vomit or stool, weakness or collapse.² Call right away if your dog swallowed a mango pit or ate sugar-free mango candy or drinks.^2,7

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