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
Call immediately for professional help
Contact your veterinarian if you notice any of these poisoning symptoms:
● Abnormal hyperactivity
● Weak or wobbly walking
● Persistent vomiting
● Prolonged diarrhea or constipation
● Restlessness
● Seizures
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