What Can Dogs Eat? List of Safe and Dangerous Foods for Dogs
Many wonder what common household foods dogs can eat. Some ingredients are perfectly safe, while others can be dangerous even in small amounts.
Here we have compiled a guide to common foods that dogs can eat, what to be careful with, and what you should avoid entirely.
At Dog Bakery, we use natural ingredients in our dog cookies and treats, which is why we often receive questions about which ingredients are safe for dogs.
Food that dogs can eat
There are many ingredients that are safe in small quantities and are often used in dog treats.
Examples of food that most dogs tolerate:
Banana
Carrot
Blueberries
Apple without seeds
Pumpkin
Sweet potato
Rice
Potatoes (cooked)
Eggs
Chicken (cooked)
Ground beef (cooked)
Lactose-free yogurt
Peanut butter without xylitol and salt
Honey in small amounts
Many of these ingredients are also used in handmade dog cookies and natural dog treats.
See our range of handmade dog cookies here →
Foods dogs can eat in small amounts
Some foods are not dangerous, but can cause an upset stomach if the dog gets too much.
Examples:
Cheese
Yogurt (lactose-free if your dog is sensitive to lactose)
Bread
Strawberries
Watermelon
Tuna
Liver
Oats
If your dog has a sensitive stomach, it's best to choose dog treats with few ingredients.
Foods dogs should not eat
Some foods can be toxic to dogs and should always be avoided.
Examples of dangerous foods for dogs:
Chocolate
Onion
Garlic
Grapes
Raisins
Xylitol
Alcohol
Coffee
Avocado
Macadamia nuts
Yeast dough
If you are unsure, it is always safest to give dog treats made for dogs.
What does "human grade" mean for dog treats?
More and more people want to feed their dogs food of the same quality we eat ourselves, known as human grade.
This means that the ingredients are high quality and do not contain unnecessary additives.
At Dog Bakery, we carefully select products and also bake our own dog cookies with simple ingredients.
See our handmade dog cookies →
Summary
Dogs can eat many common foods, but not everything we humans eat is safe for dogs.
If you want to be on the safe side, you can choose dog treats with natural ingredients and without unnecessary additives.
See our full range of dog treats here →
Want to bake your own dog treats?
Now that you know which ingredients are safe – try baking something at home!
Dog cookie recipes – simple dog cookies with 3 ingredients →