Food safety guide · 63 foods · updated 2026-09-12

Can dogs eat…?

One honest answer per food, the reason behind it, how much is sensible for your dog's weight, and what to watch for if they help themselves. Written from published veterinary guidance and kept deliberately conservative.

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ToxicNever — toxic

AlcoholDrinks · No. Even small amounts are dangerous.
ChocolateSweets · No. Chocolate is one of the most common dog poisonings.
Coffee & caffeineDrinks · No. Caffeine poisons dogs.
Cooked bonesMeat · No. Cooked bones splinter and pierce.
GarlicVegetables · No — despite the flea myth, garlic is toxic to dogs.
Grapes & raisinsFruit · No. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Macadamia nutsNuts & seeds · No. Macadamias cause weakness and tremors in dogs.
OnionsVegetables · No. Onions damage dogs' red blood cells.
Xylitol (birch sugar)Sweets · No. Xylitol is deadly to dogs — even in small amounts.

AvoidBetter avoided

AlmondsNuts & seeds · Not toxic, but a choking, blockage and fat risk.
AvocadoFruit · Best avoided — persin, fat and a dangerous pit.
BaconMeat · A treat to skip — fat and salt in the worst combination.
CherriesFruit · Not worth it — the pit, stem and leaves are toxic.
Crisps & chipsSnacks · Not a treat — salt and fat with no upside.
HamMeat · Not recommended — too salty and fatty.
Ice creamSweets · Best not — sugar, dairy and sometimes xylitol or chocolate.
MushroomsVegetables · Shop mushrooms are safe; wild mushrooms can be deadly.
Raw fishFish & seafood · Skip raw fish — parasites and bacteria.
WalnutsNuts & seeds · No — mould toxins and blockage risk.

In moderationFine in moderation

BananasFruit · Yes, a few slices — they're sugary.
BreadGrains & bread · Plain bread is harmless in small amounts; raw dough is dangerous.
BroccoliVegetables · Yes, small amounts — the florets contain isothiocyanates.
CheeseDairy & eggs · Small amounts of low-fat cheese — many dogs are lactose-intolerant.
CoconutFruit · Small amounts of coconut meat or oil are fine.
CornGrains & bread · Kernels yes, the cob never.
HoneySweets · A little raw honey is fine for adult dogs.
LiverMeat · Yes, a little — too much causes vitamin A toxicity.
MangoFruit · Yes, in small pieces — remove the pit and skin.
MilkDairy & eggs · A little is fine for some dogs; many can't digest it.
MintHerbs · Fresh mint leaves in tiny amounts; never mint sweets or gum.
OrangesFruit · Yes, a segment or two — peeled and seedless.
PastaGrains & bread · Plain cooked pasta is safe but not useful.
PeachesFruit · Yes, the flesh — never the pit.
Peanut butterNuts & seeds · Yes, if it has no xylitol — check the label every time.
PeanutsNuts & seeds · Plain, unsalted, shelled peanuts — a few.
PineappleFruit · Yes, a few fresh chunks — never canned in syrup.
PopcornSnacks · Plain, air-popped popcorn in small amounts; no butter, salt or kernels.
PorkMeat · Cooked plain pork is fine; bacon, ham and raw pork are not.
PotatoesVegetables · Cooked plain potato is fine; raw or green potato is not.
Shrimp & prawnsFish & seafood · Yes, cooked and shelled — a few.
SpinachVegetables · Small amounts of cooked spinach are fine.
TomatoesVegetables · Ripe red tomatoes in small amounts; never green parts.
TunaFish & seafood · Small amounts of tinned tuna in water, occasionally.
YogurtDairy & eggs · Plain, unsweetened yogurt in small amounts.

SafeSafe treats

ApplesFruit · Yes, in slices — without the core and seeds.
BeefMeat · Yes — lean, cooked and plain.
BlueberriesFruit · Yes — one of the best fruit treats for dogs.
CarrotsVegetables · Yes — raw or cooked, a favourite low-calorie chew.
CatnipHerbs · Yes — harmless for dogs, mildly calming.
CeleryVegetables · Yes — crunchy, low-calorie, and good for breath.
ChickenMeat · Yes — cooked, plain and boneless.
CucumberVegetables · Yes — crunchy, hydrating and almost calorie-free.
EggsDairy & eggs · Yes — cooked eggs are an excellent protein.
Green beansVegetables · Yes — plain green beans are a vet-approved filler for dieting dogs.
OatmealGrains & bread · Yes — plain cooked oats are a good fibre source.
PeasVegetables · Yes — fresh, frozen or thawed, not tinned.
PumpkinVegetables · Yes — plain cooked pumpkin is a digestive helper.
RiceGrains & bread · Yes — plain cooked rice is the classic upset-stomach food.
SalmonFish & seafood · Yes — cooked, boneless and plain.
StrawberriesFruit · Yes, in moderation — remove the leaves.
Sweet potatoVegetables · Yes, cooked and plain — a gentle, filling treat.
TurkeyMeat · Yes — plain cooked turkey meat, no skin or bones.
WatermelonFruit · Yes — flesh only, no seeds, no rind.

General information for healthy adult dogs; not a substitute for your vet. In an emergency in the US call your vet, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or the Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661).

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