What can dogs eat?
Every human food we've checked for dogs, from A to Z. Tap a food for how much is safe, how to serve it and what to do if your dog ate too much.
- AlcoholDo not give alcohol. Exposure can cause serious poisoning.Toxic
- AlmondsSkip whole nuts as treats.Avoid
- ApplesApple flesh only.Safe
- AsparagusOffer sparingly, if at all. The edible spear is distinct from asparagus fern.Caution
- AvocadoAvocado is not a recommended treat. The pit and other plant parts pose additional risks.Avoid
- BaconSkip fatty, salty bacon as a treat.Avoid
- BananasPlain bananas can be an occasional small treat for a healthy dog. It should not replace complete pet food.Safe
- Bell PeppersPlain sweet bell pepper may be a small extra.Safe
- BlackberriesPlain berries only.Safe
- BlueberriesPlain berries only.Safe
- BreadPlain baked bread only; raw yeast dough is dangerous.Caution
- BroccoliPlain broccoli can be an occasional small treat for a healthy dog. It should not replace complete pet food.Safe
- CaffeineDo not give coffee or other caffeine products. They can cause poisoning.Toxic
- CantaloupeMelon flesh only.Safe
- CarrotsPlain carrots may be an occasional small extra.Safe
- CashewsDogs may tolerate a little plain cashew; cats should skip nuts.Caution
- CeleryPlain celery may be an occasional small extra.Safe
- CheeseSome pets tolerate a little plain cheese; others develop digestive upset.Caution
- CherriesSkip whole cherries. Seeds, stems and leaves contain cyanogenic compounds.Avoid
- ChocolateDo not feed chocolate. Its caffeine and theobromine can cause poisoning; risk depends on the product and amount.Toxic
- CinnamonSkip cinnamon as a treat. Powder can irritate; concentrated oil poses greater risk.Avoid
- CoconutCoconut flesh and milk can cause digestive upset.Caution
- CornPlain cooked kernels only.Safe
- Cottage CheeseDairy tolerance varies. Cats should skip cottage cheese.Caution
- CranberriesUnsweetened berries only.Safe
- CucumbersPlain cucumber only.Safe
- EggsFully cooked egg only.Safe
- GarlicDo not feed garlic. It can damage red blood cells in dogs and cats.Toxic
- Grapes & RaisinsDo not feed grapes or raisins. Kidney injury is documented especially in dogs; cat evidence is more limited.Toxic
- Green BeansPlain green beans only.Safe
- HamProcessed ham can be salty or seasoned; choose a plain meat treat instead.Avoid
- HoneyHoney is mostly sugar, not an allergy remedy.Caution
- KiwiKiwi flesh only.Safe
- LettucePlain lettuce may be a small extra.Safe
- Macadamia NutsMacadamias can cause weakness, vomiting and tremors in dogs. Call your vet if eaten.Toxic
- MangoFlesh only.Safe
- MarshmallowsSugary sweets are not appropriate regular treats.Avoid
- MilkMilk can cause digestive upset; water is the everyday drink.Caution
- MushroomsNever offer unidentified mushrooms. Some wild species cause severe poisoning; identification needs an expert.Avoid
- OnionsDo not feed onions. They can damage red blood cells in dogs and cats.Toxic
- OrangesDogs may have a little flesh; cats should skip citrus. Keep peel and oils away.Caution
- PeachesFresh flesh only.Safe
- Peanut ButterHigh-fat spread; check ingredients before offering any to a dog. Cats should skip it.Caution
- PeanutsDogs may tolerate plain peanuts; cats should skip them.Caution
- PearsFlesh only.Safe
- PeasPlain peas only.Safe
- PicklesSkip pickles: recipes can contain excess salt, garlic or onion.Avoid
- PineappleFresh flesh only.Safe
- PistachiosSkip nuts as treats; shells and mould add risks.Avoid
- PopcornPlain air-popped popcorn is not a necessary treat.Caution
- PotatoesOnly plain cooked potato. Avoid raw, green or sprouted potatoes and plant parts.Caution
- PumpkinPlain cooked pumpkin only.Safe
- RaspberriesPlain berries only.Safe
- Raw Yeast DoughDo not feed raw yeast dough. It can expand in the stomach and produce alcohol.Toxic
- RicePlain cooked rice is an occasional extra, not a complete diet.Safe
- ShrimpCooked shrimp only.Safe
- StrawberriesPlain berries only.Safe
- Sweet PotatoesPlain cooked sweet potato only.Safe
- TomatoesRipe flesh only; avoid green tomatoes, stems and leaves.Caution
- TunaTuna should be an occasional extra, not a replacement for complete pet food.Caution
- TurkeyPlain cooked turkey can be a small treat.Safe
- WalnutsSkip nuts as treats; shells and mould add risks.Avoid
- WatermelonPlain watermelon can be an occasional small treat for a healthy dog. It should not replace complete pet food.Safe
- XylitolXylitol can cause a dangerous fall in blood sugar and liver injury in dogs. Call your vet immediately after exposure.Toxic
- YogurtDogs that tolerate dairy may have plain yogurt. Cats should skip it.Caution
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