Sharing your food safely

Foods to Avoid and Safe Alternatives for Dogs

Certain foods can be dangerous for dogs due to their toxicity or the presence of nutrients they cannot digest properly. These foods can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, organ failure, muscle damage, pancreatitis, or even death. Avoid giving your dog the following foods:

• Alcohol

• Avocado

• Tomato leaves, stems, unripe ones

• Raisins, grapes, and currants

• Cooked bones

• Most nuts (peanut butter in small amounts is safe)

• Excessive onion, garlic, and leek

• Dairy products

• Certain mushrooms (button and white mushrooms cooked are safe)

• Fatty foods

• Caffeine

• Xylitol (a sugar substitute)

• Chocolate

• Sugar

• Yeast dough

• Baking soda and powder

• Seeds from plums, peaches, and persimmons

• Most human medications (Unless prescribed by your vet)

Safe and Enjoyable Foods for Dogs

Dogs can enjoy a variety of safe and healthy foods. Some great options include:

• Cooked meats: Ensure they are plain, free of seasonings and not too rich in fat.

• Potatoes: Cooked and plain, not green, no stems or leaves.

• Vegetables: carrots, cucumber, peas, green beans, cabbage, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, bell pepper, zucchini, brussel sprouts, spinach*, kale*

• Fruit: blueberries, strawberries, oranges*,  watermelon, apples (without seeds and core), bananas, cantaloupe, blackberries*, cranberries, mangoes, honeydew, raspberries*, pineapple*, peach*, pear

*Feed in moderation

For all fruit remove seeds and skin.

Peanut butter can also be given in moderation, as long as it is free of xylitol. It’s excellent for stuffing Kongs, as are low-fat liver pate and fish potato mash.

By being mindful of what you feed your dog, you can keep them healthy and happy. If you have any questions about your dog's diet, feel free to get in touch!