What you should and shouldn't feed your dog

Yes, you can vary your dog’s diet, as long as you don’t overdo it. Pet-safe table scraps and people food should comprise no more than 20 percent of your pet’s diet.

Good for dogs

Fruits OK to feed

● Apples*
● Apricot*
● Banana
● Blueberries
● Cantaloupe
● Mango*
● Peach*
● Pear*
● Pineapple
● Plum*
● Raspberry
● Tomato (no stems)
● Watermelon*

Healthy vegetables

● Carrot
● Cauliflower
● Celery
● Cooked potato/sweet potato
● Cucumber
● Green beans
● Peas
● Zucchini

Tasty treats

● Canned pumpkin
● Cooked white rice
● Lean meat and skinless poultry
● Small cube of cheese

* Always remove seeds or pits before feeding

Do not feed

Dangerous fruits and vegetables

● Asparagus
● Avocado
● Broccoli
● Cherries
● Chives
● Citrus
● Coconut and coconut oil
● Corn on the cob
● Currants
● Garlic
● Grapes
● Onions
● Raisins
● Raw potatoes
● Rhubarb

Other foods to avoid

● Caffeine
● Cat food
● Chocolate
● Fat trimmings
● Milk and dairy products
● Macadamia and walnuts
● Raw or undercooked meat, fish, eggs, and bones
● Yeast dough
● Anything that previously gave your pet diarrhea

Toxic treats

● Alcohol
● Candy made with xylitol
● Chewing gum
● Coffee and tea
● Beer and hops
● Wine
● Liquor
● Salty snacks
● Spicy foods
● Tobacco

Household dangers

● Antifreeze
● Batteries
● Detergent
● Fabric softener
● Fertilizer
● Gasoline
● Hand sanitizer
● Household chemicals and cleaners
● Insecticide
● Kerosene
● Mothballs
● Prescription and OTC drugs
● String