🍽️ Food Safety

Dog Food Safety Chart

Quick reference guide to 30 common human foods — what's safe, what's dangerous, and everything in between. Bookmark this before your next dinner.

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Food	Safe for Dogs?	Risk Level	Notes
🍫 Chocolate	❌ No	DANGEROUS	Theobromine toxic. Dark > milk > white. Any amount can be dangerous.
🍇 Grapes & Raisins	❌ No	DANGEROUS	Unknown toxin causes kidney failure. Zero safe amount.
🍬 Xylitol (gum/candy)	❌ No	DANGEROUS	Triggers fatal insulin release. Check labels on peanut butter.
🧅 Onions	❌ No	DANGEROUS	All forms toxic (raw, cooked, powder). Causes hemolytic anemia.
🧄 Garlic	❌ No	DANGEROUS	5× more toxic than onion by weight. No safe dose.
☕ Coffee / Tea	❌ No	DANGEROUS	Caffeine toxic. Grounds especially dangerous.
🍺 Alcohol	❌ No	DANGEROUS	CNS depression at tiny doses. Fatal quickly for small dogs.
💊 Ibuprofen / Advil	❌ No	DANGEROUS	GI bleeding and kidney failure from even one tablet.
🌰 Macadamia Nuts	❌ No	WARNING	Weakness, tremors, hyperthermia. Rarely fatal; needs vet care.
🥑 Avocado (flesh)	⚠️ Avoid	WARNING	Persin causes GI upset. Pit is a blockage hazard.
🍄 Wild Mushrooms	❌ No	DANGEROUS	Amanita species can cause fatal liver failure.
🍞 Raw Yeast Dough	❌ No	WARNING	Ferments in stomach producing alcohol and painful bloat.
🍒 Cherries (pit/stem)	⚠️ Caution	CAUTION	Flesh OK in small amounts; pits/stems contain cyanide.
🥜 Peanut Butter (plain)	✅ Yes	SAFE	OK in small amounts — but check for xylitol in the ingredients!
🫐 Blueberries	✅ Yes	SAFE	Great low-calorie treat. Rich in antioxidants.
🍎 Apple (no seeds)	✅ Yes	SAFE	Seeds contain cyanide — always core apples before giving.
🥕 Carrots	✅ Yes	SAFE	Excellent crunchy treat. Good for teeth and low calorie.
🥦 Broccoli (small)	✅ Yes	SAFE	Fine in small amounts. Large amounts can cause GI irritation.
🍌 Banana	✅ Yes	SAFE	High in potassium. OK as occasional treat — high sugar.
🍉 Watermelon (seedless)	✅ Yes	SAFE	Hydrating treat. Remove seeds and rind.
🫚 Cooked Chicken	✅ Yes	SAFE	Plain, unseasoned cooked chicken is a great protein treat.
🥚 Cooked Eggs	✅ Yes	SAFE	Good protein source. Plain and fully cooked only.
🐟 Plain Salmon (cooked)	✅ Yes	SAFE	Excellent omega-3s. Must be fully cooked — raw can be fatal.
🧀 Cheese (small)	⚠️ Caution	CAUTION	High fat and lactose. Small amounts OK for most dogs.
🥛 Milk / Dairy	⚠️ Caution	CAUTION	Most adult dogs are lactose intolerant. May cause diarrhea.
🍟 Fried/Salty Foods	❌ No	WARNING	High fat can trigger pancreatitis. Salt causes sodium poisoning.
🍇 Currants	❌ No	DANGEROUS	Same toxin as grapes. Even small amounts dangerous.
🌶️ Spicy Foods	❌ No	WARNING	Capsaicin causes GI irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea.
🥩 Raw Meat	⚠️ Caution	CAUTION	Salmonella/E. coli risk. Some advocate raw diets — consult vet.
🫘 Cooked Beans	✅ Yes	SAFE	Plain cooked beans OK in moderation. No seasonings.

💡 Golden Rules for Feeding Dogs Human Food

When in doubt, don't give it. A dog's digestive system is not the same as a human's.
Always give in small quantities first to check for individual sensitivities.
Plain is always safer — no sauces, seasonings, salt, or spices.
This chart does not substitute for professional veterinary advice.

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