53 Foods Dogs Can Eat and Not Eat

There are so many questions about what types of human foods dogs can eat.

Dogs and humans have different stomachs, some foods that we eat can be toxic or even deadly to our four-legged family members.

While some of what the dogs can eat will make us sick to the stomach if we even think about it.

In this article, we will give you 53 foods that a dog can and cannot have, along with what fruits dogs can eat as well. With a lot more on the way, we hope this article will help inform you of what Frido can and cannot have!

If you think your dog has been poisoned by something he or she has eaten call the Pet Poison Helpline immediately. 

List of Human Foods Dogs Can Eat!

List of People Food Dogs Cannot Eat!

Apples – Yes Can Eat

Apple slices can help clean off the residue on your dog’s teeth, and apple slices can sometimes help freshen his breath. Apples are also a good source of fiber and Vitamin A & C.

Avocado – Yes and No

Avocados are a very debated subject, some people say that it is toxic while others have said it is not toxic. I tend to agree that Avocados are toxic. If you do decide to feed your dog avocado, don’t give her the skin, pit, leaves, or bark.

Alcohol – No!

Under no situation should any pet be given a lick of alcohol! Let alone a bottle! It does damage to the brain and liver just a tiny bit will do some major damage!

Applesauce – Yes

Best to only give to your dog in small amounts, it could give them upset stomachs.

Bananas – Yes Can Eat

Bananas are high in potassium, vitamin B6- and C, some vets do recommend the banana as a safe fat-free snack. The banana grows bones and takes in proteins that the body needs.

Blackberries – Yes can eat

If you want to give your dog a sweet, juicy, extremely healthy snack then you can give your dog blackberries. Whether it is frozen or right out of the package it is a great treat for dogs!

Black Pepper – Can sort of eat

While the dog can eat black pepper there is a very thin line between just right and too much! Spill a little on the floor and you’re fine. But sprinkle some into the dog food and your asking for trouble.

Blueberries – Yes Can Eat

Blueberries are safe and very nourishes for a dog, we have blueberry bushes at our home, and our dogs love to come with us and eat some of the fallen blueberries.

Broccoli – Yes Can Eat

Your dog can eat raw and cooked broccoli, broccoli is high in vitamin C high in fiber, and is low in fat.

Bell pepper – Yes!

Dogs can have all bell peppers, but the red bell pepper is high in Vitamin A, C, E. Meanwhile the hot peppers are not edible for a dog and can cause:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Dehydration
• Upset stomach

Cherries – Cannot Eat

Dogs cannot have cherries, leaves, stems, and pit. The cherry contains cyanide which can cause serious harm to your beloved dog! Also mold on the cherries can cause an upset stomach and liver failure if not caught in time.

Cucumbers – Yes Can Eat

Cucumbers are a perfectly good snack for your dog, they are low in calories and are healthy because they can help your dog lose weight.

Coffee – Cannot Eat

Coffee or any caffeine is very toxic and will kill an animal.

Chocolate – Cannot Eat

Chocolate is very poisonous to a dog if your dog has eaten chocolate take her to the vet straight away. A small amount of chocolate will not kill your dog, but it will give him tummy troubles, along with vomiting and or diarrhea.

Large amounts will lead to seizures, muscle tremors, Theobromine before the onset of theobromine the dog will be Extremely hyperactive, irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and internal bleeding.

Carrots – Yes Can Eat

Carrots are great for dogs! High in fiber and vitamins.

Cantaloupe – Yes, Can Eat!

Dogs can have cantaloupe, and it is high in Vitamin A, B6, vitamin c, potassium, good in fiber, niacin, and folate. The fruit is high in water like the watermelon, there are some drawbacks to the cantaloupe. Like the watermelon, the seeds can cause a blockage in the intestines, the peel of the cantaloupe cannot only cause gas but can also be chocked on.

Cauliflower – Yes Can Eat

Yes, your dog can have a minimal amount of cooked, unseasoned. You can give them uncooked, but your dog will have a lot more gas.

Corn – Yes Can Eat

Corn is safe, but as I said up above in small quantities, corn is healthy for your dog as well it has carbs, a good source of protein, linoleic acid, and it has antioxidants.

Celery – Yes Can Eat

Yes, dogs can eat celery, but only in small amounts, if you do give your too much your dog will urinate a lot more than usual.

Dates – Yes Can Eat

Yes, Dogs can eat dates, but only in moderation!

Eggs – Yes Can Eat

Eggs that are raw and or cooked are perfectly safe to give to a dog but in moderation as always.

Green Beans – Yes

Yes! Dogs can eat green beans cooked or raw, just make sure that there is no seasonings on them.

Grapes/Raisins – Cannot eat

Grapes are toxic to dogs; the exact reason why grapes and raisins are toxic is not known.

Honeydew – Yes Can Eat

Dogs will absolutely love Honeydew!

Hummus – No

Hummus is very toxic to your dog

Honey – Yes Can Eat

Honey has a small number of vitamins, feed your dog too much, and your cute dog will become obese. However raw honey should not be given to puppies or adults who are sick.

Lettuce – Yes Can Eat

The dog can eat lettuce just like us, all lettuce types are safe for the dog to eat.

Lemons – Cannot Eat

Psoralen compounds and fragrant oils are toxic to the dog, which can cause upset tummies.

Leeks – Cannot Eat

The leeks are apart of the Allium family and so are toxic to dogs, toxic doses of leeks or any Allium plants will cause harm. Toxic doses of Leeks can cause oxidative damage to the red blood cells. Making them more likely to rupture.

Macadamia Nuts – Cannot Eat

These nuts and things that are baked with macadamia nuts can be fatal to the dog, even one or two nuts can make the dog seriously ill.

Mushrooms – Yes Can Eat

Some scientist says that store-bought mushrooms if accidentally dropped are ok, but some others say no. So if in dought don’t let your dog eat it. Mushroom outside can and will kill your little family member, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson dog died after eating a mushroom back in 2015.

Mango – Yes Can Eat

Yes, they can certainly eat the mangos but they are actually good for them! Giving them essential supplements like A, B6, C, and E. 

Okra – Yes Can Eat

Okra can be eaten by dogs, in fact, okra has vitamin C and B, calcium, potassium, folic acid. The okras also help with the health of your dog’s immune system, bones, nervous system, and more. It also helps dogs regulate the dog’s blood sugar as well as supporting cancer prevention cells.

Just don’t feed the dog okra every day, in fact, give a dog too many veggies the dog will have some VERY bad gas! and stomach problems.

Onions – Cannot eat

All parts of the onions are toxic to the dogs including dried onions as well. Kidney failure can occur if given lots of onion.

Peanut Butter – Yes Can Eat

Beware dogs love peanut butter just as much as we do! Its like crack to a dog. If you give it to them once, and they are HOOKED on it for life!

Pineapple – Yes Can Eat

Fresh pineapples in small amounts is an exceptional snack for a dog. Canned pineapple needs to be avoided!

Pork – Yes Can Eat

The pork should be cooked without any seasonings. Pork is very rich so it can cause digestion problems.

Popcorn – Yes Can Eat

If the popcorn only has butter and a light dusting of salt the dog can have it. But if you add different types of toppings, it can hurt the dog.

Pears – Yes Can Eat

Pears are safe for a dog to overeat is not good for the dog so in limited amounts.

Raw Meat – Yes Can Eat

Dogs in the wild will eat raw or rotting meat and is totally ok, so it makes since that domestic dogs are ok with eating raw meat. I would not give them rotting meat your probably pushing your luck with that one.

Rice – Yes Can Eat

Your dog can eat plain white rice that is cooked, sometimes if your dog is having stomach problems you can give her a little rice with chicken broth her.

Sweet Potatoes – Yes Can Eat

Sweet potatoes not only are good for dogs, it would be in their natural diet since they would dig them up during the fall. It provides them an excellent source of dietary fiber, which also helps with the digestive system.

Potatoes – Yes Can Eat

Dogs can have Potatoes though again in moderation.

Salmon – Yes Can Eat

Boneless and cooked Salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Avoid feeding them raw Salmon it could contain a parasite that can sometimes poison and kill your dog.

Strawberries – Yes Can Eat

They can eat strawberries, but only if they are not canned or in syrup. Over time fresh fruit helps with the dogs aging it strengthens the immune system, and it is a much better treat than the Milk Bones.

Sugar – Cannot Eat

Candy, gum, some diet foods, baked goods, and toothpaste contains xylitol. If your dog eats these, it can cause low blood pressure and can cause fatal damage to your dog. It can also cause kidney or urinary infections, bloodshot eyes, hyperactivity followed by deep depressions.

Squash – Yes Can Eat

Dogs can eat squashes of all varieties!

Watercress – Yes Can Eat!

Dogs can have watercress in very small amounts so an occasionally dropped watercress won’t hurt your dog!

Walnuts – Cannot Eat

A dog eating a walnut off of the ground won’t really hurt him/her but a dog eating a whole lot may get these symptoms:

• Hind end weakness
• Tremors
• lethargy
• And hyperthermia

Watermelon – Yes Can Eat!

Dogs can have watermelon, watermelon has some vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin c, vitamin B6, potassium and is low in calories. The watermelon is mostly water, and so it is a perfect way to cool your dog down after a hot day in the sun.

Watermelon does have some minor drawbacks if your watermelon is seeded the seeds can cause an internal blockage. Also, the watermelon rind can cause some serious gas problems if you allow your dog to eat the rind.

White Chocolate – Cannot Eat

Chocolate is very poisonous to a dog if your dog has eaten chocolate take her to the vet straight away. A small amount of chocolate will not kill your dog, but it will give him tummy troubles, along with vomiting and or diarrhea.

Large amounts will lead to seizures, muscle tremors, Theobromine before the onset of theobromine the dog will be Extremely hyperactive, irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and internal bleeding.

Yogurt – Yes Can Eat

Yes, dogs can have plain yogurt with no additives, yogurt is high in calcium and a good source of protein.

Conclusion of Foods Dogs Can Eat

Thank you for reading this article, there will be more foods that dogs can and cannot eat coming up soon!

Sources include akc.org, Healthline.com

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