What you should and shouldn’t feed your dog
Can people food be ok for pets? Sometimes – but you need to know the rules
Yes, you can vary your dog’s diet, as long as you don’t overdo it. Pet-safe table scraps and people food should comprise no more than 20 percent of your pet’s diet.
Good for dogs
Fruits OK to feed
- Apples*
- Apricot*
- Banana
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Mango*
- Peach*
- Pear*
- Pineapple
- Plum*
- Raspberry
- Tomato (no stems)
- Watermelon*
Healthy vegetables
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cooked potato/sweet potato
- Cucumber
- Green beans
- Peas
- Zucchini
Tasty treats
- Canned pumpkin
- Cooked white rice
- Lean meat and skinless poultry
- Small cube of cheese
* Always remove seeds or pits before feeding
Do not feed
Dangerous fruits and vegetables
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Cherries
- Chives
- Citrus
- Coconut and coconut oil
- Corn on the cob
- Currants
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Onions
- Raisins
- Raw potatoes
- Rhubarb
Other foods to avoid
- Caffeine
- Cat food
- Chocolate
- Fat trimmings
- Milk and dairy products
- Macadamia and walnuts
- Raw or undercooked meat, fish, eggs, and bones
- Yeast dough
- Anything that previously gave your pet diarrhea
Toxic treats
- Alcohol
- Candy made with xylitol
- Chewing gum
- Coffee and tea
- Beer and hops
- Wine
- Liquor
- Salty snacks
- Spicy foods
- Tobacco
Household dangers
- Antifreeze
- Batteries
- Detergent
- Fabric softener
- Fertilizer
- Gasoline
- Hand sanitizer
- Household chemicals and cleaners
- Insecticide
- Kerosene
- Mothballs
- Prescription and OTC drugs
- String
Call immediately for professional help
Contact your veterinarian if you notice any of these poisoning symptoms:
- Abnormal hyperactivity
- Weak or wobbly walking
- Persistent vomiting
- Prolonged diarrhea or constipation
- Restlessness
- Seizures
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