What Can Dogs Eat? List of Safe and Dangerous Foods for Dogs
Many people wonder what common household foods dogs can eat. Some ingredients are completely safe, while others can be dangerous even in small amounts. Here, we've compiled a guide to common foods – what's safe, what to be cautious with, and what you should avoid entirely.
Foods dogs can eat
Many ingredients are safe in small amounts and are often used in dog treats:
- Banana
- Carrot
- Blueberry
- Apple without seeds
- Pumpkin
- Sweet potato
- Rice
- Potato (cooked)
- Egg
- Chicken (cooked)
- Ground beef (cooked)
- Lactose-free yogurt
- Peanut butter without xylitol and salt
- Honey in small amounts
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Foods dogs can eat in small amounts
Some foods are not dangerous, but can cause an upset stomach if the dog has too much:
- Cheese
- Yogurt (lactose-free if your dog is sensitive)
- Bread
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Tuna
- Liver
- Oats
Foods dogs should not eat
Some foods can be toxic to dogs and should always be avoided:
- Chocolate
- Onion
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Raisins
- Xylitol
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Avocado
- Macadamia nuts
- Yeast dough
What does human grade mean for dog treats?
More and more people want to feed their dogs food of the same quality we eat – so-called human grade. This means that the ingredients are of high quality and do not contain unnecessary additives. At Dog Bakery, we carefully select products and bake our own dog biscuits with simple ingredients.
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Summary
Dogs can eat many common foods, but not everything we humans eat is safe. If you want to be on the safe side, you can choose dog treats with natural ingredients and without unnecessary additives.
See our entire range of dog treats →
Do you want to bake your own dog treats?
Now that you know which ingredients are safe – try baking something at home!
Dog biscuit recipe – simple dog biscuits with 3 ingredients → Blood pudding for dogs – simple recipe →