Can my dog eat this? 70 foods rated Safe, Caution or Toxic

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Contains theobromine and caffeine (methylxanthines). Darker chocolate is more dangerous. Can cause vomiting, restlessness, a racing heart, tremors and seizures. Use our chocolate dose estimator and call your vet.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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The most concentrated sources: Merck lists about 28.5 mg of methylxanthines per gram in cocoa powder and 15.5 mg/g in unsweetened baking chocolate, versus about 2.3 mg/g in milk chocolate.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

Last reviewed 8 Oct 2026 · Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual, Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals

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Very little theobromine (Merck calls it a negligible source), but it is high in fat and sugar; Merck notes the fat in chocolate products may trigger pancreatitis in susceptible animals.

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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In dogs xylitol triggers a rapid insulin release. Merck links doses above about 100 mg/kg to dangerously low blood sugar and above about 500 mg/kg to possible liver failure. Signs can start within 30 to 60 minutes. Go to a vet immediately; do not make the dog vomit at home.

If eaten: Go to a vet immediately; blood sugar can drop within 30 to 60 minutes. Do not make your dog vomit at home.

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The AKC advises not sharing it: lots of sugar, and some dogs are lactose intolerant. Frozen dog safe fruit is a better treat.

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Too much salt can cause thirst, vomiting, diarrhea and, in large amounts, tremors and seizures, according to the ASPCA.

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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OK in moderation if unsalted and unbuttered, according to the AKC. Unpopped kernels are a choking hazard.

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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The AKC lists honey among foods dogs can eat. It is mostly sugar, so keep it to a small amount.

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Caffeine is a methylxanthine like the toxins in chocolate; the ASPCA lists vomiting, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors and seizures as possible effects.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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Can cause vomiting, incoordination, breathing difficulty, tremors, coma and death. Alcohol is absorbed quickly, so get veterinary help promptly.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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Dogs do not make much lactase, so milk can cause diarrhea or stomach upset. A little is OK for dogs that tolerate it.

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Can cause kidney damage, and the AKC warns of sudden kidney failure. No amount has been proven safe. Call your vet even if only a few were eaten.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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Dried grapes carry the same kidney risk as grapes.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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The AKC warns that apart from the flesh, cherry plants contain cyanide. Watch for dilated pupils, difficulty breathing and red gums after pits are eaten; that is an emergency.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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The AKC says not to feed it: the pit, skin and leaves contain persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and the flesh is high in fat. (The ASPCA notes avocado is most dangerous to birds, rabbits, horses and ruminants.) The large pit is also a choking and blockage risk.

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Ripe tomato flesh is generally safe, but the green parts of the plant contain solanine; the AKC suggests skipping tomatoes and keeping dogs out of tomato plants.

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Small amounts of the flesh are unlikely to cause more than minor stomach upset (ASPCA). Remove peel and seeds; peels, stems and leaves contain irritating oils.

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Fine as a treat with the core and seeds removed (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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OK in moderation; high in sugar, so a treat rather than a staple (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe, small and easy to use as training treats (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe in moderation; they contain natural sugar (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe in moderation. The AKC notes they contain small natural amounts of xylitol, so keep portions small.

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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The flesh is safe; remove the rind and seeds, which can cause blockages (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe in moderation; high in sugar, so go easy for overweight or diabetic dogs (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe without the hard pit, which is a choking hazard (AKC). High in sugar.

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Fresh flesh only. The pit contains cyanide and canned peaches are usually in sugary syrup (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Cut into chunks with the pit and seeds removed; skip canned pears in syrup (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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A few chunks with the peel and crown removed; avoid tinned pineapple in syrup (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe in small amounts; too many can upset the stomach, and dried cranberries for people are often sweetened (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Small amounts are not likely to cause serious harm, but the oils can cause stomach upset and loose stools (ASPCA). Keep the hairy husk away (AKC).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Onions are in the Allium family and can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. The AKC says Japanese breeds such as Akitas and Shiba Inus are more severely affected.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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An Allium, and the AKC says it is significantly more toxic to dogs than other Alliums. Signs can be delayed, so monitor for several days.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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Also Alliums, with the same red blood cell risk as onions.

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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Some wild species are highly poisonous, so treat any wild mushroom as an emergency (AKC).

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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The AKC says washed mushrooms sold for people are generally fine for dogs. Avoid garlic, onion or butter in cooking.

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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The cob can cause an intestinal blockage (AKC).

If eaten: A swallowed cob can cause a blockage. Vomiting, not eating or a painful belly need urgent care.

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Plain kernels are fine; corn is a common dog food ingredient (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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A low calorie, crunchy snack (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe raw, steamed or canned as long as they are plain; choose no salt canned beans (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Fresh or frozen peas are OK on occasion; avoid canned peas with added salt (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Low calorie and hydrating (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe as a crunchy snack; cut into small pieces (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Small amounts only. Florets can irritate the stomach and tough stalks have caused blockages in the esophagus; cooked is better (AKC).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Safe, but can cause a lot of gas (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Not toxic in normal amounts, but high in oxalic acid; the AKC suggests choosing other vegetables.

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Not unsafe, but too tough raw and of little benefit cooked (AKC).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Plain cooked pumpkin or 100 percent pumpkin puree is fine; avoid spiced pie filling (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Can cause weakness, incoordination, vomiting, tremors and overheating, usually within 12 hours (ASPCA).

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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The AKC says to avoid them: they can block the esophagus if not chewed, and salted almonds add salt. Their fat can also cause vomiting and pancreatitis (ASPCA).

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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High in oils and fats that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and possibly pancreatitis (ASPCA).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Safe in moderation; avoid salted peanuts and large amounts of fat (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Fine in small amounts, but check the label first: it must not contain xylitol (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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A few at a time only, unsalted (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Bones can splinter or cause blockages and injuries to the gut that may need surgery (ASPCA, AKC).

If eaten: Do not try to make your dog vomit. Watch for vomiting, straining, a painful belly or not eating, which need urgent care.

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Can carry Salmonella and E. coli, harmful to pets and people. Raw egg white can interfere with biotin absorption (ASPCA, AKC).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Fully cooked eggs are safe and a good protein source (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Can carry parasites that make dogs seriously ill; always cook fish thoroughly (AKC).

If eaten: Call even if your dog seems fine; signs can be delayed. Have the amount, the time and your dog's weight ready. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

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Fully cooked and cooled, with small bones removed (sardines' soft bones are the exception), no more than about twice a week according to the AKC.

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Small amounts only; canned tuna contains some mercury and sodium. Choose tuna in water, unseasoned (AKC).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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A few now and then, fully cooked with the shell, tail, head and legs removed (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Safe without excess fat, skin, seasoning or bones; poultry bones splinter (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Plain, in small amounts, with fat trimmed and no seasoning (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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High in salt and fat; a small piece is all right occasionally (AKC).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Small to moderate amounts are fine for most dogs; choose lower fat cheeses such as mozzarella or cottage cheese (AKC).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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OK if your dog digests dairy well. Avoid added sugar and never use artificially sweetened yogurt (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Can expand in the stomach, causing painful bloating or a twisted stomach, and the yeast produces alcohol (ASPCA). An emergency.

If eaten: Go to a vet immediately: bloating and alcohol poisoning are both possible.

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Small amounts of plain bread will not hurt, but it offers no nutrition; never raisin bread (AKC).

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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Dogs do not need to be grain free; grains are fine unless your vet advises otherwise for allergies (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Found in some dog foods and fine plain (AKC).

If eaten: No action needed for a small, plain amount. Call your vet if it contained xylitol, onion, garlic or raisins, or your dog becomes unwell.

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Not toxic, but the AKC advises avoiding it: it can irritate the mouth and stomach, and inhaled powder can cause coughing.

If eaten: Many small amounts cause no problem or only mild stomach upset, but a vet or poison line can tell you whether your dog's amount needs treatment. Get help straight away for vomiting, diarrhea, weakness or pain.

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