While it’s difficult to say no to those big brown eyes stare at you eating your food, “no” might save your dog’s life. Are you aware of the human foods your dog can and can’t eat?
Here, we have compiled a list of the most common household foods that your four-legged friend can and can’t eat, helping you avoiding any unnecessary accidents that might result in hefty vet bills.
| Safe for dogs: | Not safe for dogs: |
| Apple | Alcohol |
| Banana | Apple seeds |
| Carrots | Caffeine |
| Cheese | Candy/sweets |
| Chicken | Chocolate / Cacao |
| Eggs | Grapes |
| Green beans | Garlic |
| Honey | Ice Cream |
| Blueberries | Mustard seeds |
| Peaches | Onions |
| Oatmeal | Sugar |
| Mango | Mushrooms |
| Kiwi | Nutmeg |
| Peanut Butter (ensure it does not contain xylitol) | Xylitol |
| Pineapple | Salt |
| Pumpkin | Raisins |
| Cooked potato | Milk |
| Cooked sweet potato | Leeks |
| Rice | Raw potato |
| Yoghurt | Walnuts |
| Oranges | Macadamia nuts |
| Watermelon | Raw bread dough / yeast |
| Lamb | Bones in meat |
| Beef | * Extremely dangerous |
| Raspberries |
As a rule of thumb, it’s better to avoid feeding your dog any human food. Feeding human food can cause weight gain and other serious problems. Rather stick to pet food, specifically formulated for their health and wellbeing.
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This article originally appeared on Anima-Strath and can be found here: https://anima-strath.co.za/human-foods-your-dog-can-and-cant-eat/
References and additional reading:
- Hill’s Pet Nutrition. 2021. 5 Human Foods that are Dangerous to Dogs | Hill’s Pet. [online] Available at: https://www.hillspet.co.za/dog-care/nutrition-feeding/toxic-foods-for-dogs [Accessed 18 November 2021].