Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat

Food is one of the ways humans express love. Who doesn’t want to give their puppy all that his little heart desires? Unfortunately, dogs’ digestive systems are very different from ours. Many common human foods are very toxic to dogs, and other seemingly okay foods can still be unhealthy for them in the long term. For this reason, it is essential to recognize which foods to keep away from your dog and which are safe for him to eat.

Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

• Acorns
• Alcohol
• Apple Seeds
• Caffeine
• Cherries
• Chicken Bones
• Chives
• Chocolate
• Citrus
• Coffee
• Corn Cobs
• Currants
• Garlic
• Grapefruit
• Grapes
• Green Tomatoes
• Gummy Bears
• Hops
• Lemons
• Limes
• Macadamia Nuts
• Mustard
• Nutmeg
• Onions
• Parsley
• Poppy Seeds
• Raisins
• Raw Potatoes
• Raw Meat & Fish
• Raw Sweet Potatoes
• Refried Beans
• Rhubarb Leaves
• Tobacco
• Tomato Leaves & Stem
• White Chocolate
• Xylitol
• Yeast Dough

Foods Your Dog Can Safely Eat

• Applesauce
• Bananas
• Basil
• Beets
• Bell Peppers
• Black Beans
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Butternut Squash
• Cabbage
• Catnip
• Cauliflower
• Chicken (Cooked)
• Chickpeas
• Cilantro
• Coconut
• Coconut Oil
• Crab
• Cucumbers
• Dates
• Edamame
• Egg Shells
• Eggs (Cooked)
• Figs
• Ginger
• Green Beans
• Green Peppers
• Lentils
• Lima Beans
• Nectarines
• Okra
• Olive Oil
• Papaya
• Peas
• Plantains
• Radishes
• Rosemary
• Sardines
• Sauerkraut
• Strawberries
• Turmeric
• White Rice
• Zucchini

List of Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat

We have compiled a detailed list of the foods dogs can and can’t eat below. While this is by no means a complete list of all foods available, it should cover many common foods people ask about. If you have requests for new foods to be added to the list, please comment below.

Food Safety Categories

• ✔️ Safe: This food can be eaten safely without significant health risks. However, keep in mind that any food can have adverse effects if over-consumed.
• ⚠️ Potentially Unsafe: It is a good idea to avoid this food. The food is not considered toxic for your dog, but some health risks are involved when consuming it. If you decide to proceed with this food, make sure you familiarize yourself with the risks, carefully prepare it, and feed it to your dog in minimal amounts. To learn more about the risks, check the attached source.
• ❌ Unsafe/Toxic: Avoid this food. It can be toxic, harmful, or potentially life-threatening for your dog. If your dog eats any of these foods, even in small amounts, immediately contact an animal emergency room or a professional vet.