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Foods dogs can & can't eat
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🍎 Fruits
Fruits dogs and cats can or can't eat — including berries, melons, citrus, and tropical fruits.
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Apples
Yes — without seeds or core
Apricots
Flesh okay, pit dangerous
Avocado
Flesh in small amounts; pit and skin NO
Bananas
Yes — peeled, in moderation
Blackberries
Yes — moderate amounts
Blueberries
Yes — superfood for dogs
Cantaloupe
Yes — without rind
Cherries
NO — pits, stems and leaves contain cyanide
Coconut
Yes — flesh and oil okay
Cranberries
Yes — plain only
Dates
Flesh okay, pit hazard, very high sugar
Figs
Fresh fig flesh okay; fig plant toxic
Grapefruit
Avoid — bitter and irritating
Grapes
NO — toxic, can cause kidney failure
Honeydew
Yes — without rind
Kiwi
Yes — peeled, no skin
Lemon
Avoid — too acidic
Lime
Avoid — same as lemon
Mango
Yes — flesh only, no pit
Olives
Plain ones okay; pitted; not brined
Oranges
Sometimes — flesh only, small amount
Papaya
Yes — flesh only, no seeds
Peaches
Flesh only — pit is dangerous
Pears
Yes — without core or seeds
Pineapple
Yes — flesh only, in moderation
Plums
Flesh okay, pit/stem dangerous
Pomegranate
Skip — GI upset risk
Raisins
NO — same as grapes, more concentrated
Raspberries
Yes — limit to a few
Strawberries
Yes — in moderation
Watermelon
Yes — flesh only, no rind/seeds
🥕 Vegetables
Vegetable safety for pets — leafy greens, root vegetables, alliums, and more.
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Asparagus
Cooked okay; raw tough
Beets
Yes — plain cooked, small amount
Bell Peppers
Yes — sweet ones (red, yellow, green)
Broccoli
Small amounts only
Brussels Sprouts
Yes — plain cooked, in moderation
Cabbage
Yes — plain cooked
Carrots
Yes — excellent for dogs
Cauliflower
Yes — plain cooked
Celery
Yes — great low-cal crunch
Corn
Kernels yes, cob NO
Cucumber
Yes — great hydrating treat
Edamame
Beans okay, pods no
Eggplant
Small amounts okay; some allergic
Garlic
NO — 5× more toxic than onion
Green Beans
Yes — excellent treat
Kale
Small amounts okay
Leeks
NO — allium toxicity
Lettuce
Yes — plain
Mushrooms
Store-bought safe; wild = NEVER
Onions
NO — destroys red blood cells
Peas
Yes — most varieties
Pickles
Skip — too salty
Potatoes
Cooked, plain only — never raw or green
Pumpkin
Yes — plain canned or cooked
Scallions
NO — allium toxicity
Spinach
Small amounts only
Sweet Potato
Yes — excellent cooked
Tomatoes
Ripe red fruit only — no leaves/stems
Zucchini
Yes — raw or cooked
🥩 Meat & Fish
Meats, poultry, fish, and seafood — what's safe raw, cooked, and what to avoid.
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Bacon
Too fatty + salty — pancreatitis risk
Beef
Yes — lean, cooked, plain
Bones (cooked)
NEVER cooked bones
Chicken
Yes — cooked, plain, boneless
Deli Meat
Skip — too salty
Fish (general)
Cooked yes; raw debated
Ham
Avoid — high salt
Hot Dogs
Skip — processed and salty
Lamb
Yes — plain cooked, lean cuts
Pork
Plain cooked yes; processed/raw NO
Raw Fish
NO — parasites and bacteria
Raw Meat
Controversial — bacterial risk
Salmon
Cooked YES; raw NO (especially Pacific)
Sardines
Yes — packed in water
Shrimp
Yes — plain cooked, peeled
Tuna
Small amounts only
Turkey
Yes — plain cooked, no skin/bones/seasoning
🥚 Dairy & Eggs
Dairy products and eggs — most cats and dogs are lactose intolerant.
🍞 Grains & Bread
Bread, rice, oats, and other grain products.
🥜 Nuts & Seeds
Nuts and seeds — many are toxic, some are safe in moderation.
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Almonds
Not toxic but problematic
Cashews
Plain unsalted okay in moderation
Chia Seeds
Yes — small amount
Flax Seeds
Yes — ground
Macadamia Nuts
NO — toxic
Peanut Butter
Yes — but check for xylitol!
Peanuts
Plain unsalted okay in moderation
Pecans
NO — toxin and mold risk
Pistachios
Plain shelled in tiny amounts
Pumpkin Seeds
Yes — plain, shelled
Sunflower Seeds
Shelled, unsalted okay
Walnuts
Not great; black walnuts toxic
🌿 Herbs & Spices
Cooking herbs and spices — many common ones are unsafe.
🍫 Sweets & Baked Goods
Chocolate, candy, sugar substitutes — most are dangerous.
☕ Beverages
Drinks pets should never have, and the rare ones that are okay.
🍕 Common Human Foods
Pizza, peanut butter, popcorn, and other prepared foods.