Lola guarding her watermelon
Most people feed their dogs treats, and some even like to feed them human foods like fruits, veggies, and even some processed foods. While it is ok for us to eat these foods, often times people don’t know what is and what isn’t harmful to dogs. Or maybe even your dog gets in to something he wasn’t supposed to, and you don’t know if he or she will be ok. When owning a dog, they can get in to all sorts of trouble, and eating toxic foods is common. Here are some foods to avoid and foods that are OK for your canine companion. For a detailed explanation on why some of these foods are toxic, click here. For a list on toxic plants, click here.
Some Foods to Avoid:
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Any form of caffeine
- Avocados
- Nuts (with the exception of the legume, peanut)
- Alcohol
- All human medicines (with the exception of aspirin. Ask your vet for the proper dosage.)
- Yeast dough
- Grapes
- Raisins
- Bones from chicken, turkey, steaks, etc. Do not feed any bone that splinters.
- Chives
- Garlic (small amounts ok)
- Onion
- Gum
- Sugary foods
- Milk can cause diarrhea
- Salty foods like chips and pretzels
- Pits or seeds from any fruit or veggie
- Tomato stems and leaves
- Candy
- Rhubarb
- Potato leaves and stems
- Hops
- Mushrooms
- Mustard and Mustard seeds
Some Foods They Can Have:
- Yogurt
- Flax
- Pumpkin
- Salmon
- Sweet Potatoes
- Green beans
- Eggs
- Apples
- Oatmeal
- Rice
- Squash
- Meat
- Liver
- Pineapple
- Peas
- Cottage cheese
- Air popped popcorn
- Corn
- Parsley
- Cheese
- Carrots
- Cooked Pasta
- Apricots (without pits)
- Berries
- Bread
- Melons
- Honey
- Ginger
- Mint
- Peaches
Remember to always be careful when feeding your dog human food. If you are unsure if something is toxic to your dog, play it safe and avoid that food or do some research.
One For The Dogs 