104 food guides built on veterinary sources
Safe portions by weight, the ingredients to watch for, and what to do if your dog already ate something.
Short answer Can dogs eat jalapenos? No — and it’s worth knowing why, because it’s not quite as simple as “toxic or safe.” Jalapeños won’t poison your dog the way chocolate or grapes can, but that heat still burns their mouth and stomach. Even one small piece can leave them drooling, throwing up, or dealing …
The short answer So, can dogs eat persimmons? Yes — but only the ripe flesh, with every seed and pit removed, and only in small amounts as an occasional treat. If the fruit is unripe, or if your dog gets hold of the seeds, pit, stem, or leaves, the answer changes fast: those parts can …
Short Answer Can dogs eat sausage? In short, no — it is not a safe or sensible treat. Most sausages are packed with fat and salt, and plenty are seasoned with garlic or onion, both of which are toxic to dogs. That said, one tiny nibble of plain sausage will not automatically make a healthy …
Can dogs eat plantains? Yes — but only when they are peeled, cooked plain, and served in a small amount. Raw plantains, the tough peel, fried plantains, and seasoned plantain chips are not a safe way to share this fruit with your dog. If you have ever stood in the kitchen holding that starchy, banana-looking …
Can dogs eat crab? Yes — but only plain, fully cooked, shell-free crab meat, served in small amounts as an occasional treat. The meat itself is not toxic to dogs, but the shell, the seasonings we usually serve it with, and imitation crab products are where the real danger lies. If you’re cracking crab legs …
The Short Answer Yes, dogs can eat tofu — but only plain, unseasoned tofu, in small amounts, as an occasional treat. Tofu is not toxic to dogs, and soy is already a common ingredient in many commercial dog foods. The problems start with flavored, fried, or heavily seasoned tofu, with overfeeding, and with dogs that …
The Short Answer Yes, dogs can eat pasta — but only plain, cooked pasta with nothing on it, and only as an occasional treat. The pasta itself is not toxic. The danger is almost always what goes on top of it: sauces made with garlic or onion, butter, cheese, and cream. Those are the ingredients …
The Short Answer Yes, dogs can eat mandarins — but only the peeled, seedless flesh, and only a segment or two as an occasional treat. The peel and the white pith underneath it are the problem: they contain concentrated citrus oils that can upset a dog’s stomach and, in larger amounts, are toxic. The seeds …
The Short Answer Yes, dogs can have catnip in moderation — the ASPCA lists the catnip plant as non-toxic to dogs. But do not expect the wild, playful reaction cats get. Most dogs show little to no reaction at all, and the dogs that do react tend to get calmer and sleepier, not more energetic. …
The Short Answer Yes, dogs can eat lentils — but only when they are fully cooked, completely plain, and served in small amounts. Raw or undercooked lentils are a different story: they contain lectins, natural plant compounds that are hard on a dog’s stomach and can cause vomiting, gas, or diarrhea. Thorough cooking greatly reduces …