Food safety library
Can Dogs Eat ___?
A searchable A–Z library of 270 human foods rated safe, caution or toxic for dogs — with portion sizes, signs of trouble and what to do if your dog has eaten too much.
✅ Safe in moderation
Healthy treats your dog can enjoy as part of a balanced diet.
Apples
Yes — apples are safe and healthy in moderation. Remove core and seeds (cyanide).
Baby Carrots
Excellent low-calorie crunchy treat — many dogs adore them. Great for teeth.
Bananas
Yes — bananas are safe in small amounts. High in sugar so treat-only, not…
Basil
Yes — small amounts of fresh basil are safe and contain antioxidants.
Beef
Yes — lean cooked beef is safe and a complete protein.
Beetroot
Cooked beetroot is fine in moderation — won't harm, watch for red urine afterwards…
Beets
Yes — small amounts of cooked plain beetroot are safe and nutritious.
Bell Peppers
Yes — sweet bell peppers are safe and nutritious. Skip spicy varieties.
Blackberries
Yes — fresh blackberries in moderation are a healthy treat.
Blueberries
Yes — one of the best fruit treats for dogs. Antioxidant powerhouse.
Brussels Sprouts
Yes — small amounts of cooked Brussels sprouts are safe. Expect gas.
Butternut Squash
Cooked butternut squash is nutritious + fibrous — great for sensitive stomachs.
Carrots
Yes — raw or cooked carrots are excellent for dogs. Low calorie, high crunch.
Cauliflower
Yes — plain cooked cauliflower is safe and a great low-calorie filler.
Celery
Yes — celery is a low-calorie, hydrating, breath-freshening crunch.
Sweet Chestnuts
Plain cooked sweet chestnuts (not horse chestnuts / conkers) are safe in small amounts.
Chia Seeds
Yes — small amounts of soaked chia seeds are safe and support hydration +…
Chicken
Yes — plain cooked, boneless chicken is one of the best dog foods. Skip…
Chickpeas
Yes — plain cooked chickpeas are safe. Hummus is NOT (garlic).
Coconut
Yes — small amounts of fresh coconut flesh or oil are safe.
Cod
Plain cooked cod is a bland, easily-digested white fish — great for sensitive stomachs.
Coriander (Cilantro)
Yes — fresh coriander leaves in small amounts are safe and may aid digestion.
Cottage Cheese
Yes — plain low-fat cottage cheese is one of the safer dairy options. Often…
Courgette (Zucchini)
Yes — plain courgette is one of the best vegetables for weight-management dogs. Low-cal,…
Couscous
Yes — plain cooked couscous is safe. Skip seasoned/restaurant couscous (often has onion +…
Cranberries
Yes — fresh or plain dried cranberries (no sugar, no raisin mix) in moderation…
Cucumber
Yes — cucumber is one of the best low-calorie treats and great for hydration.
Dill
Yes — fresh dill in small amounts is safe and freshens breath.
Dog Jerky (Single-Ingredient)
Yes — plain dehydrated meat marketed for dogs is excellent training-treat material. Read labels:…
Dragon Fruit
Yes — flesh of dragon fruit (pitaya) is safe in small amounts. Skip the…
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
Pink/yellow dragon fruit flesh is safe + colourful (don't panic when poop turns red…
Duck
Lean, novel-protein meat — ideal for dogs with common-protein allergies. Avoid the fatty skin.
Duck Eggs
Cooked duck eggs are richer + bigger than chicken eggs. Same rules apply.
Edamame
Yes — plain shelled edamame in small amounts is safe. Skip salted pods.
Eggs
Yes — cooked eggs (scrambled or boiled) are a complete protein. Avoid raw long-term.
Fennel
Yes — raw or cooked fennel bulb in small amounts is safe and aids…
Fish Oil Supplement
Quality fish oil (EPA + DHA) is one of the best-evidenced dog supplements —…
Flaxseed
Yes — ground flaxseed in small amounts is safe and a great omega-3 source.
Ginger
Fresh ginger in small amounts can help with nausea + motion sickness. Skip pickled/sugared…
Green Beans
Yes — green beans are one of the best dog-safe vegetables. Low calorie, filling.
Guava
Yes — ripe guava flesh in small amounts is safe and a good vitamin…
Haddock
Same as cod — plain cooked haddock is excellent. Skip the breaded supermarket version.
Heart (offal)
Yes — cooked beef or chicken heart is essentially a lean muscle meat, safe…
Kiwi
Yes — peeled kiwi flesh in small amounts is safe and packed with vitamin…
Lamb
Cooked lean lamb is a hypoallergenic novel-protein option for dogs with chicken/beef sensitivities.
Lentils
Yes — plain cooked lentils are safe and a decent plant protein source.
Lettuce
Yes — plain lettuce is harmless. Mostly water and not very nutritious.
Mackerel
Cooked, plain mackerel is great — high omega-3, low mercury. Avoid smoked or brined.
Mango
Yes — ripe mango (no skin or pit) is a delicious occasional treat.
Melon (Cantaloupe)
Yes — cantaloupe and honeydew flesh are safe, hydrating treats.
Mince (Ground Meat)
Plain cooked lean mince (beef or turkey) is safe. Skip seasoning, fat, raw long-term.
Shop-Bought Mushrooms
Plain cooked button / chestnut mushrooms from the shop are safe. NEVER wild mushrooms…
Green-Lipped Mussels
Cooked green-lipped mussels are a popular joint-supplement food — clinical evidence for arthritis benefit.
Plain Noodles
Plain cooked pasta or noodles are fine in small amounts. Skip the sauce.
Nori (Seaweed)
Yes — plain unsalted nori in small amounts is safe.
Oatmeal
Yes — plain cooked oatmeal (no sugar, no milk) is gentle on the stomach…
Oats
Yes — plain cooked oats are gentle, safe and good for sensitive stomachs.
Okra
Yes — small amounts of plain cooked okra are safe and high in fibre.
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
Small amounts of plain extra virgin olive oil are safe + can help skin/coat…
Papaya
Yes — ripe papaya flesh (no seeds or skin) is safe and great for…
Parsnip
Cooked parsnip is a sweet, fibre-rich vegetable that dogs usually love.
Pears
Yes — ripe pears (without seeds or core) are safe and a great fibre…
Green Peas
Yes — peas (fresh, frozen, or thawed) are safe. Avoid canned (too much salt).
Pheasant
Plain cooked pheasant is excellent — a novel protein for dogs with chicken/beef allergies.…
Pineapple
Yes — fresh pineapple in moderation. Skip the tough core and the skin.
Prawns / Shrimp
Yes — plain cooked, peeled, deveined prawns in small amounts are safe.
Prawns / Shrimp (Cooked)
Plain cooked prawns/shrimp (shell + tail off, deveined) are safe + dogs love them.…
Probiotic Supplements
Dog-specific probiotics (Purina FortiFlora, ProDen PlaqueOff, etc.) are well-evidenced for GI health.
Pumpkin
Yes — plain cooked pumpkin is one of the best foods for digestion.
Pumpkin (Flesh)
Plain cooked or canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling) is a digestive miracle for…
Pumpkin Seeds
Plain (unsalted, unshelled or hulled) pumpkin seeds are safe + traditionally used for mild…
Quail Eggs
Cooked quail eggs are a fashionable raw-feeder addition. Smaller serving = easier portion control.
Quinoa
Yes — plain cooked quinoa is safe and a complete protein.
Rabbit
Yes — lean cooked rabbit is excellent and a popular novel protein for dogs…
Radish
Yes — raw or cooked radish in small amounts is safe. Mostly water and…
Rice
Yes — plain cooked white rice is gentle, bland and great for upset stomachs.
Rocket (Arugula)
Yes — small amounts of plain rocket are fine. Bitter taste means most dogs…
Rosemary
Yes — small amounts of fresh rosemary are safe (and a common natural preservative…
Swede / Rutabaga
Plain cooked swede is safe + fibrous. Same cruciferous caveats as turnip.
Salmon (Cooked)
Yes — cooked, boneless salmon is one of the best foods for dogs. Omega-3…
Sardines
Yes — sardines in water (no salt, no oil) are excellent for dogs. Low…
Shrimp
Yes — fully cooked, peeled, plain shrimp is safe in small amounts.
Strawberries
Yes — strawberries are safe in moderation. Naturally help whiten teeth (malic acid).
Sweet Potato
Yes — cooked sweet potato is safe and a great source of fibre.
Thyme
Yes — common cooking thyme in small amounts is safe. Spanish thyme is toxic.
Tripe (Green)
Yes — green (raw, unbleached) tripe is highly nutritious and a favourite of raw-feeders.
Trout
Cooked trout is great — similar profile to salmon, less concentrated. Bones can be…
Turkey
Plain cooked turkey (no skin, no seasoning, no bones) is excellent protein. Christmas leftovers…
Turmeric
Small amounts of turmeric are safe + may help arthritis. Paired with fat +…
Turnip
Plain cooked turnip is safe + a low-calorie carb option. Mild thyroid impact in…
Venison
Yes — lean cooked venison is excellent: novel protein, low fat, often used for…
Watermelon
Yes — watermelon is hydrating and safe. Just remove rind and seeds.
Zucchini
Yes — courgette/zucchini is one of the safest, lowest-calorie dog vegetables.
⚠️ With caution
Safe in small amounts but easy to overdo or fed wrong.
Açaí Berry
Pure açaí berry pulp is OK but contains theobromine (like chocolate) so caution. Açaí…
Anchovies
Tiny amounts of plain anchovies are nutritious. Salt-cured anchovies are too salty.
Antlers (Chew)
Sold as long-lasting chews but the #1 cause of slab fractures of the carnassial…
Apricot
Ripe apricot flesh is fine. The pit and stems contain cyanide.
Arugula / Rocket
Tiny amounts of fresh arugula are safe but the peppery taste rarely appeals.
Asparagus
Cooked tips safe but tough — many dogs can't digest properly. Raw or fern:…
Aubergine (Eggplant)
Plain cooked aubergine is OK in small amounts but it's a nightshade — can…
Baby Food
Plain meat baby food is sometimes used to coax sick dogs to eat. ALWAYS…
Bacon
Too fatty + salty. A scrap is fine; daily bacon causes pancreatitis.
Biscuit
Plain plain unsweetened biscuits in tiny amounts are usually OK. Most contain sugar +…
Raw Bones
Raw recreational bones bigger than the dog's skull (beef knuckle, lamb neck) are mechanically…
Brazil Nuts
Brazil nuts are not directly toxic but extremely high in fat — pancreatitis risk…
Bread
Plain cooked bread in tiny amounts is OK but largely empty calories. Raw dough…
Broccoli
Yes in small amounts — broccoli contains isothiocyanates that can cause GI upset in…
Butter
Butter is not toxic but very high fat — risks pancreatitis, especially in prone…
Cabbage
Small amounts of plain cooked cabbage are fine. Causes gas; raw can affect thyroid.
Cake
Most human cake contains chocolate, raisins, xylitol or large amounts of sugar — risky.…
Cashews
A few plain unsalted cashews are not toxic but high in fat.
Cheddar Cheese
A small piece of mild cheddar is fine for most dogs. Easy to overdo.
Cheese
Yes, in tiny amounts — cheese is high in fat and many dogs are…
Cinnamon (Powder)
A pinch of ground cinnamon is non-toxic. Larger amounts irritate mouth + can cause…
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is heavily marketed for dogs but evidence is thin. Small amounts OK;…
Corn
Yes — plain cooked corn kernels are safe. The COB is a serious blockage…
Crab
Plain cooked crab meat is OK in tiny amounts. Shell pieces are a serious…
Crackers
Plain unsalted crackers in tiny amounts are OK. Most are too salty + offer…
Cream Cheese
A pea-sized smear of plain cream cheese is fine — useful for hiding pills.
Dates
Plain pitted dates in small amounts are safe but very sugary. One date =…
Dates
Plain pitted dates are not toxic but extremely sugary. Use only as rare reward.
Durian
Plain durian flesh is not toxic but very high fat + sulphur compounds may…
Eggplant
Plain cooked eggplant is technically safe but contains solanine — better skipped.
Fig
Fresh fig in tiny amounts is fine but ficin enzyme + psoralens can irritate.…
Goji Berries
Dried goji berries in tiny amounts are non-toxic. The bigger concern is they're often…
Goose
Lean goose meat is fine but goose fat is extremely rich — common pancreatitis…
Gooseberries
Ripe red/yellow gooseberries in small amounts are OK. Underripe green ones are very acidic.
Gravy
Salt + fat + often onion. A spoonful on dry food is usually safe-ish…
Ham
Salt-cured ham is bad for dogs — high sodium, high fat, pancreatitis risk. Skip…
Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are not toxic but choking + fat content + Nutella spread risks. Best…
Honey
Tiny amounts of honey are safe for adult dogs. NOT for puppies (botulism risk).
Jackfruit
Ripe jackfruit flesh in small amounts is safe. The seeds, skin and core are…
Beef Jerky
Plain unseasoned dog-specific jerky is OK. Human jerky is far too salty.
Fruit Juice
Most juice is too sugary. A teaspoon of plain orange juice won't harm but…
Kale
Kale is fashionable but actually controversial for dogs — high in calcium oxalate +…
Kefir
Plain unsweetened kefir in tiny amounts is OK and may support gut health. Lactose-intolerant…
Ketchup
A tiny smear is unlikely to harm but it's salty, sugary and often has…
Kidney (offal)
Cooked kidney in small amounts is rich in nutrients. Like liver, can overdose vitamin…
Apple-Cider Vinegar
Tiny diluted amount on food is OK + sometimes used for skin / flea…
Liver (cooked)
Cooked liver in tiny amounts is great for training. Daily/large amounts cause vitamin A…
Lobster
Plain cooked lobster meat is technically safe but high in sodium. Butter dipping is…
Lychee
Ripe lychee flesh (no skin, no pit) is OK in tiny amounts. Unripe lychees…
Maple Syrup
Pure maple syrup in tiny amounts is not toxic but pure sugar. Sugar-free varieties…
Mashed Potato
Plain mashed potato (potato + a little milk) is fine. Buttery / cream /…
Mayonnaise
Tiny smear of plain mayo is not toxic. Pure fat with little benefit.
Milk
Most adult dogs are lactose intolerant. Tiny amounts are usually OK.
Mint
Plain peppermint or spearmint in small amounts is safe. Pennyroyal mint is highly toxic.
Mozzarella
A small piece of fresh mozzarella is OK. Lower in lactose than aged cheeses.
MSG
MSG itself isn't deeply toxic but the foods that contain it (Chinese takeaway, processed…
Mulberries
Ripe mulberries in tiny amounts are OK. Unripe mulberries cause hallucinations + GI upset.
Mushrooms
Store-bought white/button/cremini mushrooms are safe. Wild mushrooms can be deadly.
Nectarine
Same as peaches — flesh safe, pit dangerous (cyanide + blockage).
Octopus / Squid (Cooked)
Plain cooked octopus or squid in tiny amounts is safe. Most preparations are too…
Olives
Plain pitted olives in tiny amounts are not toxic but very salty. Pits are…
Oranges
Yes in small amounts — orange flesh is safe but acidic and high in…
Oregano
A small pinch of dried oregano on food is fine. Oregano oil and large…
Pak Choi / Bok Choy
Plain cooked pak choi in tiny amounts is OK. Cruciferous = thyroid impact +…
Pancake
Plain pancake in tiny amounts is not toxic. Skip syrup, chocolate, blueberries-with-sugar, whipped cream.
Parmesan
Tiny sprinkle is OK — aged parmesan is naturally low in lactose. Salt is…
Parsley
Curly parsley in tiny amounts freshens breath. Spring/Italian parsley should be avoided.
Passion Fruit
Ripe passion fruit pulp + seeds in tiny amounts are not toxic, but unripe…
Pasta
Plain cooked pasta in small amounts is safe. Skip sauces (often contain garlic/onion).
Peach
Peach flesh (pit removed) is fine in small amounts. The pit contains cyanide +…
Peaches
Yes — ripe peach flesh is fine. The pit is dangerous: choking + cyanide.
Peanut Butter
Yes — peanut butter is safe ONLY if it doesn't contain xylitol (sugar substitute…
Peanuts
Plain unsalted peanuts in tiny amounts are OK. Peanut butter (xylitol-free) is the safer…
Persimmon
Persimmon flesh is OK but seeds + pits can cause intestinal blockage + enteritis.
Pickles
Sodium-bomb. Some pickles have garlic + dill + onion. Skip the pickled cucumber slice.
Plum
Similar to peach — flesh fine, pit toxic + obstruction risk. Safer fruits exist.
Plums
Ripe plum flesh is OK. Pit, stem and leaves contain cyanide.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate seeds + juice can cause stomach upset + are choking hazards. Skip whole…
Popcorn
Plain air-popped popcorn is OK in small amounts. No butter, no salt, no sweetcorn…
Pork
Plain cooked lean pork is safe. Avoid processed pork (ham, bacon, sausage).
Potato
Plain cooked potato (no skin, never raw or green) is safe in moderation.
Rambutan
Flesh in tiny amounts is OK. Like lychee — pit toxic, skin indigestible.
Raspberries
Yes in small amounts — raspberries contain trace natural xylitol; large amounts could cause…
Raw Meat
Some dogs thrive on raw diets; bacterial and parasite risks need careful sourcing and…
Roast Potatoes
Goose-fat or garlic-roasted = no. Plain oven-roast = small piece OK.
Sage
Common cooking sage in tiny amounts is OK. Sage essential oils are toxic.
Salt
A trace of salt in food is fine. Excess is dangerous — sodium ion…
Sour Cream
Plain sour cream in tiny amounts is not toxic but high fat + lactose.
Soy
Plain soy/edamame is fine for most dogs but soy sauce is dangerously high in…
Spinach
Plain cooked spinach in small amounts is OK. Contains oxalates that can worsen kidney…
Sunflower Seeds
Plain shelled, unsalted sunflower seeds in tiny amounts are OK. Salted versions and shells…
Sushi
Plain cooked sushi rice + cooked fish piece = OK. Raw sashimi = parasite…
Sweet Corn
Kernels off the cob are safe and common in dog food. NEVER on the…
Tea
Plain decaffeinated tea (no milk, no sugar) is essentially safe but offers no benefit.…
Tempeh
Plain tempeh in tiny amounts is non-toxic but soy + fermented = unnecessary risk…
Tofu
Plain unseasoned tofu in tiny amounts is safe but soy products may interfere with…
Tomato
Ripe red tomato flesh is safe. Green tomato, leaves and stems contain solanine (toxic).
Tomato (Ripe)
Ripe red tomato flesh in small amounts is OK. Green tomatoes + stems contain…
Tortilla
Plain corn tortilla in tiny amounts is OK. Flour tortillas + flavoured + fried…
Tuna
Plain tuna in water (not oil/brine) in small amounts is OK. Mercury accumulation is…
Vinegar
A few drops of plain apple cider vinegar in food is generally fine. Large…
Whipped Cream
A "puppuccino" of plain whipped cream occasionally won't harm most dogs but is high…
White Chocolate
Lower theobromine than dark chocolate but still dangerous: high fat + sugar can trigger…
Yogurt
Yes — plain, unsweetened yogurt in small amounts. Greek yogurt is best (lower lactose).
❌ Do NOT feed
Toxic or dangerous foods. Call your vet if eaten.
Alcohol
NO — alcohol is highly toxic to dogs. Their liver cannot process it.
Almonds
NO — almonds are not toxic but choking, blockage and pancreatitis risk make them…
Aloe Vera
NO — the aloe plant + its latex (the yellow sap inside the skin)…
Aspirin
NO — aspirin can cause stomach ulcers and bleeding in dogs and is very…
Avocado
NO for dogs — avocado contains persin and the pit is a serious choking…
Beef Jerky (Human)
NO — human jerky is loaded with salt, sugar, garlic, soy and preservatives. Even…
Beer
NO — alcohol in any form is highly toxic to dogs. Hops are also…
Brownies
NO — brownies are concentrated chocolate. Treat any ingestion as poisoning.
Caffeine
NO — caffeine (coffee, tea, energy drinks, chocolate) is toxic to dogs.
Candy / Sweets
NO — most candy is pure sugar at best. Sugar-free varieties contain xylitol (deadly).
Cherries
NO — cherry pits + leaves contain cyanide. The flesh alone is OK but…
Chocolate
NO — chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs. Dark/cooking chocolate is worst.
Chocolate Cake
NO — combines two pet poisons (chocolate + sugar) plus dairy, butter and often…
Christmas Pudding
NO — packed with raisins, currants, alcohol, and often nutmeg. Trifecta of toxic for…
Cinnamon Sticks
NO — cinnamon sticks (whole) are a choking + chemical-burn hazard. Even powder in…
Cloves
NO — cloves and clove oil contain eugenol, which is toxic to the dog…
Cooked Bones
NO — cooked bones (any kind) splinter and can cause life-threatening internal damage.
Cookies
NO — typical cookies have chocolate, raisins, butter and sugar. Skip completely.
Currants
NO — currants are vine fruit (same family as grapes/raisins) and cause kidney failure.…
Curry / Curry Powder
NO — curry powder typically contains garlic, onion, mustard, fenugreek + various hot spices.…
Donuts
NO — donuts combine fat, sugar and often chocolate or jam. Pancreatitis trigger.
Energy Drinks (Red Bull etc.)
NO — caffeine + taurine in huge doses + sugar + artificial sweeteners. Veterinary…
Falafel
NO — fried + onion + garlic + cumin + coriander seed + parsley.…
Garlic
NO — garlic is 5× more toxic than onion. Avoid even "small amounts in…
Garlic Bread
NO — garlic is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Skip completely, even small…
Grapefruit
NO — citric acid and oils in grapefruit cause stomach upset and possible photosensitivity.
Grapes
NO — grapes and raisins can cause acute kidney failure in dogs, even in…
Guacamole
NO — onion + garlic + lime + sometimes tomato + chilli. Plus avocado…
Chewing Gum
NO — sugar-free gum almost always contains xylitol, one of the most lethal substances…
Halloween Candy
NO — most contains chocolate, raisins, xylitol or all three. Halloween is the #1…
Horseradish
NO — same family as mustard/wasabi. Mucous membrane irritant + GI distress.
Hot Dogs
NO — hot dogs are highly processed, salty, fatty and choke-shaped. Skip completely.
Hot Sauce / Tabasco
NO — capsaicin burns dogs' mouths, stomachs, and eyes. Most have garlic too.
Hummus
NO — hummus contains garlic (always) + lemon + olive oil. Chickpeas alone would…
Ibuprofen
NEVER — ibuprofen (Nurofen, Advil, Motrin) is highly toxic to dogs and cats.
Ice Cream
NO — ice cream is high in dairy, sugar, sometimes xylitol or chocolate.
Jellybeans
NO — pure sugar bombs, sometimes containing xylitol. Choking risk too.
Kombucha
NO — kombucha contains caffeine, alcohol (small but present) and live cultures. Not safe…
Lemon
NO — same psoralen and citric acid as limes. The smell alone repels most…
Licorice
NO — real licorice contains glycyrrhizin which raises blood pressure and depletes potassium.
Lime
NO — all citrus oils + psoralens irritate dogs' systems. Lime skin is photosensitising.
Liver Pâté
NO — most pâté contains onion, garlic, alcohol, salt, butter and herbs that are…
Macadamia Nuts
NO — macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs even in small amounts. Cause weakness…
Marshmallows
NO — pure sugar, plus many sugar-free brands now contain xylitol (deadly).
Matcha
NO — matcha is concentrated green tea = high caffeine. Even small amounts can…
Mince Pies
NO — contain raisins/currants/sultanas which are toxic to dogs (kidney failure). Single mince pie…
Mustard
NO — mustard seeds are toxic to dogs, causing vomiting + abdominal pain. Avoid…
Nutella
NO — Nutella contains cocoa and sugar. Toxic, even small amounts.
Nutmeg
NO — nutmeg contains myristicin which is toxic to dogs. Common in Christmas baking…
Onion
NO — onions (and garlic, leek, chives) damage red blood cells in dogs and…
Paracetamol
NEVER — paracetamol (acetaminophen, Tylenol, Panadol) destroys cat livers and damages dog livers.
Pecans
NO — pecans contain juglone and frequently mould → mycotoxins that cause seizures.
Pepperoni
Cured + spiced + fatty + salty. Pulled off the pizza, still a no.
Pistachios
NO — high fat, salt, and shells are choking/blockage hazards.
Pizza
NO — typical pizza has onion, garlic, lots of cheese, salt and fat. Plain…
Protein Bars
NO — most contain xylitol (deadly), chocolate, raisins, caffeine, or all of the above.…
Protein Powder (Human)
NO — human protein powders often contain xylitol (deadly), artificial sweeteners, caffeine extracts, soy…
Prunes
NO — prunes are dried plums and are concentrated sugar. The pit is also…
Raisins
NO — raisins are concentrated grapes. Highly toxic and can cause kidney failure.
Rawhide
NO — rawhide is chemically tanned, often imported with formaldehyde + bleach traces, and…
Fried Rice
Standard takeaway fried rice = onion, garlic, soy sauce, oil — multiple no-go ingredients.
Salami
Highly processed, salty, often contains garlic. Pancreatitis + sodium risk.
Salsa
NO — salsa contains onion, garlic and often spicy peppers. Multiple toxins in one.
Sausage
Most sausages contain onion powder, garlic, sage and high salt — all problematic for…
Soda / Fizzy Drinks
NO — sugar, caffeine, sometimes xylitol. No version is safe for dogs.
Soy Sauce
NO — extremely high sodium. A single tablespoon can cause sodium poisoning in a…
Starfruit (Carambola)
NO — starfruit contains soluble oxalates that can cause acute kidney failure in dogs.
Stuffing
Most stuffing recipes start with onion + garlic — both toxic to dogs. Skip…
Sultanas
NO — same toxicity as raisins/grapes/currants. Kidney failure risk is real and unpredictable.
Walnuts
NO — walnuts (especially older or mouldy) carry tremorgenic mycotoxins that cause seizures.
Wasabi
NO — wasabi is in the same family as mustard + horseradish. Severe GI…
Wine
NO — alcohol toxicity, plus grape-derived (kidney failure risk).
Xylitol
NO — xylitol (sugar substitute) is one of the deadliest toxins for dogs. Found…