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Dog Food Safety Guide

What's safe, what's risky, and what could seriously harm your dog.

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💡 About Dog Diets

Dogs are omnivores and can eat a wide variety of foods, but many human foods are toxic to them. Foods safe for humans like grapes, chocolate, onions, and xylitol can be fatal to dogs. When in doubt, always check before feeding.

✅ Generally Safe Foods
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Apples

No seeds or core

✅ Safe
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Broccoli

Small amounts only

✅ Safe
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Blueberries

Great antioxidant treat

✅ Safe
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Watermelon

Seedless, no rind

✅ Safe
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Carrots

Great dental treat

✅ Safe
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Chicken

Cooked, unseasoned

✅ Safe
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Salmon

Cooked, no bones

✅ Safe
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Eggs

Fully cooked

✅ Safe
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Banana

In moderation

✅ Safe
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Strawberries

Fresh, no sugar

✅ Safe
⚠️ Feed with Caution
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Avocado

Flesh only, small amount

⚠️ Caution
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Dairy

Can cause upset stomach

⚠️ Caution
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Bread

Minimal nutritional value

⚠️ Caution
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Cheese

High fat, use sparingly

⚠️ Caution
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Peanut Butter

No xylitol — check label!

⚠️ Caution
❌ Never Feed These
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Grapes & Raisins

Causes kidney failure

❌ Dangerous
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Chocolate

Theobromine is toxic

❌ Dangerous
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Onions & Garlic

Destroys red blood cells

❌ Dangerous

Caffeine

Can be fatal

❌ Dangerous
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Macadamia Nuts

Causes weakness & tremors

❌ Dangerous
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Xylitol

Causes liver failure

❌ Dangerous

🚨 If Your Dog Ate Something Dangerous

Call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control immediately at (888) 426-4435. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.

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