Quick Answer
Use the guide below to check if specific foods are safe for your dogs. Each food includes a safety rating, serving size, and health warnings.
What Can Dogs Eat?
Not all human foods are safe for dogs. While sharing food is tempting, some common foods can cause serious harm or be fatal.
✅Safe Foods for Dogs
Apples
Remove seeds and core
Carrots
Raw or cooked, great for teeth
Blueberries
Antioxidant-rich superfood
Chicken
Cooked, plain, no bones
Pumpkin
Plain canned, great for digestion
Watermelon
Seedless, no rind
Eggs
Fully cooked
Sweet Potato
Cooked, nutritious
🚫TOXIC Foods - Never Feed
Chocolate
TOXICDark chocolate most dangerous
Grapes/Raisins
TOXICCan cause kidney failure
Xylitol
DEADLYIn sugar-free products
Onions/Garlic
TOXICDamages red blood cells
Macadamia Nuts
TOXICCauses weakness, vomiting
Avocado
AVOIDContains persin toxin
Alcohol
TOXICEven small amounts dangerous
Caffeine
TOXICKeep coffee away from pets
🍽️ Dogs Diet Basics
Primary Diet
High-quality commercial dog food formulated for their size and age.
Treats
Should be <10% of daily calories. Human foods as occasional treats only.
Water
Fresh water always available. ~1 oz per pound of body weight daily.
🆘If Your Pet Eats Something Toxic
1. Stay Calm
Note what was eaten, how much, and when.
2. Call For Help
ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435 or your vet.
3. Don't Wait
Time matters. Don't try home remedies first.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Trusted sources: ASPCA Poison Control · AVMA Pet Care · Merck Vet Manual