What You Can & Cannot Feed Your Dog

Yes, you can vary your dog's diet, as long as you don't overdo it. Table scraps and people food that's safe for pets 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*
• Orange slices
• Peach*

• Pear*
• Pineapple
• Plum*
• Raspberry
• Tangerine*
• 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

* Always remove seeds or pits before feeding

DO NOT FEED

Although the following items are not necessarily lethal, consuming any of them can make a dog sick.

Dangerous Fruits & Vegetables

• Asparagus
• Avocado
• Broccoli
• Cherries
• Corn on the cob
• Currants

• Garlic
• Grapes
• Onions
• Raisins
• Raw potatoes
• Rhubarb

Musts to Avoid

• Cat food
• Chocolate
• Milk and dairy products
• Macadamia and walnuts
• Raw or undercooked meat, fish, eggs and bones
• Fat trimmings
• 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 or current HomeAgain members can call the Emergency Medical Hotline (a $65 value per call) at no cost if you notice any of these poisoning symptoms:

• Abnormal hyperactivity
• Weak or wobbly walking
• Persistent vomiting
• Prolonged diarrhea or constipation
• Restlessness
• Seizures