Food Safety

Can my pet eat this?

Search common foods for a clear first answer, preparation guidance and the animal-health source behind it.

60 foods checked

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Safe as a small treatAir-popped popcorn

Yes β€” a few fully popped, completely plain pieces.

Safe as a small treatApple

Yes β€” the fresh flesh can be a small treat.

Safe as a small treatBanana

Yes β€” a few small pieces for a healthy dog.

Safe as a small treatBlueberries

Yes β€” washed and in small amounts.

Safe as a small treatBroccoli

Yes β€” a few plain florets can be a small treat.

Safe as a small treatCarrots

Yes β€” plain, raw or cooked, in bite-size pieces.

Safe as a small treatCauliflower

Yes β€” plain florets in a small portion.

Safe as a small treatCelery

Yes β€” washed, plain and cut into small pieces.

Safe as a small treatCooked beef

Yes β€” a small amount, fully cooked, lean and plain.

Safe as a small treatCooked chicken

Yes β€” a small amount, fully cooked, boneless and plain.

Safe as a small treatCooked egg

Yes β€” fully cooked and plain.

Safe as a small treatCooked pork

Yes β€” a small amount, fully cooked, lean and plain.

Safe as a small treatCooked seafood

Yes β€” a small amount, fully cooked, boneless and plain.

Safe as a small treatCooked turkey

Yes β€” a small amount, fully cooked, boneless and plain.

Safe as a small treatCucumber

Yes β€” plain, washed pieces can be a light treat.

Safe as a small treatGreen beans

Yes β€” raw or cooked, but always plain.

Safe as a small treatKiwi

Yes β€” a peeled, bite-size piece is enough.

Safe as a small treatLettuce

Yes β€” a few washed, plain pieces can be a low-calorie treat.

Safe as a small treatMango

Yes β€” only a little ripe flesh, with the stone removed.

Safe as a small treatPear

Yes β€” fresh flesh can be an occasional small treat.

Safe as a small treatPeas

Yes β€” a spoonful of plain peas is usually suitable.

Safe as a small treatPineapple

Yes β€” a small piece of fresh flesh only.

Safe as a small treatPlain black beans

Yes β€” a small spoonful, boiled or steamed without salt.

Safe as a small treatPlain chickpeas

Yes β€” a small spoonful, boiled or steamed without salt.

Safe as a small treatPlain cooked pasta

Yes β€” a very small amount, fully cooked and completely plain.

Safe as a small treatPumpkin

Yes β€” cooked and plain in a small amount.

Safe as a small treatRaspberries

Yes β€” one or two washed berries can be an occasional treat.

Safe as a small treatSeedless watermelon

Yes β€” only the seedless flesh, in small pieces.

Safe as a small treatStrawberries

Yes β€” a few small pieces for a healthy dog.

Safe as a small treatSweet potato

Yes β€” cooked and plain in a small amount.

Safe as a small treatUsual complete dog food

Yes β€” reserving some of the normal daily food is the simplest treat option.

Safe as a small treatZucchini

Yes β€” plain and cut into small pieces.

Small amounts / check firstAvocado

Best skipped β€” especially the pit, skin and leaves.

Small amounts / check firstCheese and dairy

A tiny amount may be tolerated, but dairy often causes digestive upset.

Small amounts / check firstCitrus

A little flesh is unlikely to cause more than stomach upset; skip the rest.

Small amounts / check firstCoconut

Small amounts are not usually serious, but can upset the stomach.

Small amounts / check firstCorn

Plain kernels can be digestible; the cob is never safe.

Small amounts / check firstPeanut butter

Only after checking the label β€” it must be xylitol-free.

Small amounts / check firstPotato

Only fully cooked, plain potato β€” never raw, green or sprouting.

Small amounts / check firstTomato

Avoid green tomatoes and every leaf or stem.

Avoid / toxicAlcohol

No β€” seek urgent veterinary advice.

Avoid / toxicAntlers and hooves

Avoid β€” these very hard chews can fracture teeth or be swallowed.

Avoid / toxicBones

Avoid β€” raw and cooked bones can both injure or obstruct.

Avoid / toxicChives

No β€” fresh, cooked and dried forms can all be harmful.

Avoid / toxicChocolate and cocoa

No β€” contact a veterinarian promptly after exposure.

Avoid / toxicCoffee, tea and caffeine

No β€” contact a veterinarian promptly after exposure.

Avoid / toxicCorn cobs, fruit pits and hard rinds

Do not let your dog chew or swallow them.

Avoid / toxicCurrants

No β€” treat any ingestion as urgent.

Avoid / toxicGarlic

No β€” raw, cooked and powdered forms can all be harmful.

Avoid / toxicGrapes

No β€” treat any ingestion as urgent.

Avoid / toxicLeeks

No β€” raw, cooked and powdered forms can all be harmful.

Avoid / toxicMacadamia nuts

No β€” macadamias are toxic to dogs.

Avoid / toxicMouldy or spoiled food

No β€” mould toxins and spoilage can cause serious illness.

Avoid / toxicOnion

No β€” raw, cooked and powdered forms can all be harmful.

Avoid / toxicRaisins and sultanas

No β€” treat any ingestion as urgent.

Avoid / toxicRaw eggs

Avoid β€” cook eggs fully before sharing.

Avoid / toxicRaw meat

Avoid β€” cook meat fully before sharing.

Avoid / toxicRaw yeast dough

No β€” seek urgent veterinary advice.

Avoid / toxicWild mushrooms

No β€” identification and toxicity are too uncertain.

Avoid / toxicXylitol / birch sugar

No β€” this is a veterinary emergency.

Urgent help

Did your pet eat something unsafe?

Call your usual vet or an emergency practice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms and do not make your pet vomit unless a veterinary professional tells you to.

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