What Human Foods Are Safe For Dogs To Eat?

While we aim to offer informative insights into foods that are generally safe for dogs based on our research, it's crucial for dog parents to conduct their own research and consult with a veterinarian before introducing anything new into their dog’s diet. Take into consideration any potential allergies or sensitivities your dog may have, as individual health conditions can vary widely.

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Fruit

Healthy

  • Apples (without core, seeds, stem)

  • Blueberries

  • Cranberries (unsweetened fresh or frozen)

  • Cucumbers

  • Kiwis (ripe fruit, without peels and seeds)

  • Pears (without core, seeds, stem)

  • Pumpkin (pure, cooked)

In Moderation

  • Bananas

  • Blackberries

  • Cantaloupe (without rind)

  • Coconut

  • Mango

  • Oranges (without peel and seeds)

  • Peaches

  • Pineapple (fresh, without peel)

  • Raspberries

  • Strawberries

  • Watermelon (without rind)

Avoid / Toxic

  • Avocado

  • Canned Fruit

  • Cherries

  • Currants

  • Fruit pits, leaves, stems, seeds

  • Grapes/Raisins

  • Lemons

  • Orange Juice

  • Plums

  • Tomatoes

Vegetables

  • Carrots

  • Celery

  • Corn (off the cob)

  • Green Beans

  • Peas (green peas, snow peas, sugar snap peas, garden peas / English peas)

  • Lettuce

  • Beets (raw, cooked)

  • Bell Pepper (without stems and seeds)

  • Broccoli (cooked)

  • Brussel Sprouts (cooked)

  • Cabbage

  • Spinach (steamed)

  • Sweet Potatoes (cooked)

  • Asparagus

  • Chili peppers

  • Chives

  • Garlic

  • Jalapeños

  • Kale

  • Leeks

  • Mushrooms

  • Onions

  • Potatoes (leaves, stems)

  • Raw Potatoes

  • Rhubarb

  • White Potatoes

  • Shallots

  • Sweetpeas

Healthy

In Moderation

Avoid / Toxic

Animal Products

  • Chicken (plain, remove excess fat, skin and bones)

  • Eggs (fully cooked)

  • Turkey (plain; remove excess fat, skin and bones)

  • Cheese (esp. cottage cheese and mozzarella)

  • Fish (fully cooked and cooled, without bones)

  • Honey

  • Lobster

  • Pork (plain, cooked, without seasoning and bones)

  • Shrimp (fully cooked, shell including tail, head and legs removed)

  • Tuna (cooked, fresh)

  • Yogurt (plain, Greek-style, free of any added sweeteners - always make sure the yogurt contains no xylitol)

  • Canned Tuna

  • Ham

  • Milk

  • Raw/undercooked meat, eggs and bones

Healthy

In Moderation

Avoid / Toxic

Nuts, Grains

  • Brown Rice

  • Cashews (unsalted)

  • Quinoa (wash before cooking)

  • Oatmeal (plain, with water, cooked)

  • Peanuts (unsalted)

  • Popcorn (unsalted, unbuttered, air-popped; remove unpopped kernels)

  • Wheat/Grains

  • Wheat Germ

  • Almonds

  • Hops

  • Macadamia

  • Walnuts

Healthy

In Moderation

Avoid / Toxic

Other

  • Peanut Butter (unsalted, dog-specific, or homemade; avoid any peanut butter containing the sugar substitute xylitol, as this ingredient can be highly toxic to dogs)

  • Alcohol

  • Allspice

  • Aloe vera

  • Bay leaf

  • Black Pepper

  • Bread

  • Caffeine

  • Candy

  • Cayenne

  • Cat Food

  • Chili powder

  • Chocolate

  • Cinnamon

  • Cloves

  • Cocoa powder

  • Curry

  • Garlic Powder

  • Gravy

  • Gum

  • Ice Cream

  • Mace

  • Mint

  • Moldy foods

  • Mustard seeds & powder

  • Nicotine

  • Nutmeg

  • Onion Powder

  • Oregano

  • Parsley

  • Pumpkin pie spice

  • Salt and salty snacks

  • Spanish thyme

  • Toothpaste, made for humans

  • Yeast dough

  • Xylitol

Healthy

In Moderation

Avoid / Toxic

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