SAFE AND TOXIC FOOD FOR DOGS
SAFE
MEAT & FISH
Cooked, unseasoned meat with fat & bones removed is safe for pets.
* Lean Beef
* Turkey
* Chicken
* Lamb, Pork
* Cooked Eggs
* Broth (low sodium)
* Cooked Salmon, Cod, Scallops
* Sardines (small amounts)
* Canned Tuna (no salt, in water, not oil)
* Shrimp (plain, cooked and peeled)
VEGETABLES
* Peas
* Green Beans
* Cucumbers
* Celery
* Asparagus
* Broccoli
* Tomatoes (red, ripe)
* Cooked Zucchini / Squash
* Carrots (cooked & chopped)
NUTS, SWEETS, & SPICES
* Honey (small amounts)
* Peanut Butter (unsweetened)
* Oils (olive, coconut, flax)
* Peanuts, Cashews, Pecans, Pistachios, Sunflower, Pumpkin (unsalted, shell off)
FRUITS
* No pits, seed, canned or sweetened fruits.
* Apples
* Bananas
* Coconut
* Cranberries
* Cantaloupe
* Honey Dew
* Watermelon
* Pumpkin
* Kiwi
* Pineapple
* Pears
* Plums
* Mangoes, Apricots,
* Peaches, Nectarines
* Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries Raspberries
STARCHES & GRAINS
* Rice
* Potatoes
* Sweet Potatoes
(all potatoes cooked with skin removed)
* Oatmeal (cooked)
* Pasta and Bread (small amounts)
* Popcorn (air-popped plain)
TOXIC
MEAT & FISH
Raw food can carry parasites & may lead to salmonella poisoning. If opting for a raw diet, consult your veterinarian first.
* Raw eggs
* Raw meat
* Raw or Smoked Fish
* Fat Trimmings (can cause pancreatitis)
* Fish & Poultry Bones (splinter easily - choking hazard)
* Shellfish (can have toxins and heavy metals)
VEGETABLES
* Cabbage
* Spinach
* Brussels Sprouts
* Wild Mushrooms
* Tomato Plant (seeds & leaves)
* Garlic, Onions, Chives
NUTS, SWEETS, & SPICES
* Nutmeg
* Macadamia nuts
* Black walnuts
* Cinnamon
* Artificial sweeteners: aspartame or xylitol (frequently found in sugar-free candy, gum, peanut butter)
* Chocolate (white, milk and dark)
* Too much salt, sugar, fat, or heavy seasoning in food can be dangerous for both dogs and cats.
FRUITS
* Grapes
* Rhubarb
* Avocado
* Dried Fruit (raisins, currants)
* Grapefruit (fruit & rinds)
* Fruit Pits (avocados, apricots, peaches, plums, cherries, nectarines)
* Fruit Seeds (apples, pears, kiwi)
STARCHES & GRAINS
* Yeast dough
* Moldy bread or food
* Homemade play or salt dough
* Potato skins/ raw potatoes plants
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