🍎 Foods Safety Guide

722 foods checked for dog and cat safety

✅ 341 safe⚠️ 318 caution🚫 63 toxic

Beverages

Vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, death

GI upset if sweetened

None when unseasoned

Restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, tremors, seizures

Contains caffeine and potentially toxic spices

Coconut Milk Beverage

Possible diarrhea from high fat

Possible diarrhea from high potassium

Mild GI upset possible

Egg Nog (Non-Alcoholic)

High fat and sugar; contains nutmeg

Alcohol poisoning, GI upset from dairy and sugar

Rapid heart rate, tremors, seizures, cardiac arrest

GI upset from sugar; grape juice is toxic

GI upset from sugar and carbonation

Restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations

Herbal Tea (Caffeine-Free)

Varies by herb; generally low risk

Possible GI upset from dairy/sugar

Chocolate toxicity from cocoa; caffeine

GI upset; contains small amounts of alcohol and caffeine

GI upset from citric acid and sugar

GI upset from dairy and sugar

Caffeine toxicity

None in small amounts

Check for xylitol, chocolate, artificial sweeteners

GI upset from sugar and artificial flavors

Check ingredients — varies widely

Soda / Soft Drinks

GI upset, hyperactivity; caffeine toxicity in cola

None in small amounts

Sparkling Water

Possible mild bloating

Possible GI upset from quinine and sugar

Condiments

🍎 Condiments

GI upset, garlic toxicity

🍎 Condiments

High fat; check for xylitol

🍎 Condiments

Possible GI upset from sugar and spices

Apple Cider Vinegar

🍎 Condiments

GI irritation from acidity

🍎 Condiments

Possible GI upset from sugar and acidity

Balsamic Vinegar

🍎 Condiments

GI irritation from acidity

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from onion, garlic, sugar

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from sodium, potential onion toxicity

🍎 Condiments

Excessive sodium, potential onion/garlic toxicity

🍎 Condiments

High fat; check for xylitol

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from sodium, potential onion toxicity

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from garlic

🍎 Condiments

Possible GI upset from spices and sugar

🍎 Condiments

Possible GI upset from horseradish and spice

🍎 Condiments

Loose stools in large amounts

🍎 Condiments

Possible GI upset from nuts and spices

🍎 Condiments

Sodium poisoning

Fish Sauce Condiment

🍎 Condiments

Excessive sodium

🍎 Condiments

GI irritation from concentrated spices

🍎 Condiments

GI irritation from chili and garlic

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from garlic, sugar, and sodium

🍎 Condiments

Drooling, GI irritation

🍎 Condiments

GI irritation, drooling, discomfort

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from sugar; grape jelly is toxic

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from sugar, vinegar, and seasonings

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from garlic, onion, and spices

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from concentrated sugar

🍎 Condiments

None; very high in sugar

🍎 Condiments

GI upset, pancreatitis risk from fat

🍎 Condiments

Mild GI upset possible

🍎 Condiments

Possible alcohol toxicity in large amounts

🍎 Condiments

Sodium toxicity, excessive thirst, vomiting

🍎 Condiments

GI upset, vomiting

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from chocolate and high sugar/fat

🍎 Condiments

Loose stools if too much

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from high sodium

🍎 Condiments

Generally safe; check for xylitol

🍎 Condiments

Possible GI upset from citrus and sodium

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from fat, dairy, garlic, onion

🍎 Condiments

None in small amounts

🍎 Condiments

Excessive thirst, vomiting, tremors, seizures from sodium

Soy Sauce (Low Sodium)

🍎 Condiments

Excessive thirst, vomiting, tremors, seizures

🍎 Condiments

GI irritation, drooling, discomfort

Sugar-Free Peanut Butter

🍎 Condiments

Xylitol — extremely toxic to dogs

Sunflower Butter

🍎 Condiments

High fat; check for xylitol

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from high fat in large amounts

🍎 Condiments

High fat in large amounts

🍎 Condiments

Sodium poisoning

🍎 Condiments

Possible GI upset

🍎 Condiments

Sodium poisoning, garlic toxicity

🍎 Condiments

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from garlic and dairy

🍎 Condiments

GI upset, potential garlic toxicity

Vanilla Extract

🍎 Condiments

Alcohol poisoning — vomiting, disorientation

🍎 Condiments

Drooling, GI irritation, discomfort

Worcestershire Sauce

🍎 Condiments

GI upset from anchovies, vinegar, spices

🍎 Condiments

Mild GI upset possible

Dairy

Roquefortine C toxin from mold; GI upset

High fat; may trigger pancreatitis

GI upset, pancreatitis risk

Possible GI upset, diarrhea

Possible GI upset, diarrhea

GI upset in lactose-intolerant pets

Diarrhea from high fat content

High fat from coconut

GI upset, diarrhea, weight gain

GI upset in lactose-intolerant pets

GI upset, weight gain

Evaporated Milk

Possible GI upset, diarrhea

GI upset, diarrhea from lactose and salt

GI upset, pancreatitis risk from high fat

High fat; some pets tolerate goat dairy better

Mild GI upset in sensitive pets

Goat Milk (Raw)

Bacterial risk from raw; easier to digest than cow milk

Possible GI upset

GI upset, diarrhea

Diarrhea, vomiting, bloating

None in small amounts

GI upset, diarrhea from high fat

Diarrhea, gas, bloating

Mozzarella Cheese

Possible GI upset in lactose-intolerant pets

Parmesan Cheese

Very high in sodium

High lactose for a cheese

GI upset, especially in lactose-intolerant pets

High sodium and fat; artificial ingredients

Lactose may cause GI upset

Possible GI upset

GI upset, bloating

GI upset, sugar overload

GI upset if lactose intolerant

Desserts

GI upset from dairy and sugar

GI upset from dairy and sugar

GI upset, potential toxicity depending on flavor

Possible GI upset from dairy and sugar

Possible GI upset from sugar

Fruits

Contains theobromine in small amounts; very high sugar

None expected in small amounts

None for flesh; seeds contain cyanide

High sugar in sweetened versions

Dilated pupils, difficulty breathing from pit/leaves

None when core removed

Possible GI upset, seeds toxic

Vomiting, diarrhea

None in moderation

Vomiting, diarrhea, photosensitivity, depression

None in moderation

Mild GI upset from citric acid

None in moderation

None when cooked

None when properly prepared

Cactus Pear (Prickly Pear)

GI upset; remove all spines

None in moderation

Vomiting, kidney damage, seizures

Seeds contain toxins; flesh probably safe in small amounts

Dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, red gums

GI upset from citric acid in cats

Possible loose stools in large amounts

Seeds and stems contain cyanide compounds

Possible GI upset in large amounts

Vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure

None; very high in sugar

High sugar; ensure no pits

Dried Cranberries

Possible GI upset from sugar

GI upset from ficin enzyme; high sugar

High sugar content

Dried Pineapple

High sugar content

GI upset from high fat and sugar; strong smell

Vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing

Vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation

Possible GI upset from citric acid

Freeze-Dried Strawberries

None in moderation

Frozen Blueberries

High sugar; check for grape content

GI upset from oxalates

Mild GI upset in large amounts

Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, photosensitivity

Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, kidney failure

None in small amounts

GI upset from high sugar

None in moderation

None in small amounts

Possible GI upset from latex

Jujube (Chinese Date)

Choking hazard from pit

None in small amounts

GI upset from citric acid and essential oils in skin

Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, photosensitivity

Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, photosensitivity

None in small amounts

Possible GI upset, choking hazard from seed

Possible GI upset from seeds

GI upset; seed is toxic

None for dogs; possible GI upset in cats

Seeds should be removed

GI upset from overindulgence; stains fur

Choking hazard from pit; cyanide in pit

GI upset in cats; generally safe for dogs

None for flesh; seeds should be avoided

None for pulp; rind may cause upset

Possible GI upset

Choking hazard from pit; cyanide in pit

None for flesh; seeds contain cyanide

Intestinal blockage from seeds, vomiting

None in small amounts

None when cooked

Choking hazard from pit; cyanide in pit

Vomiting, stomach upset

Possible GI upset from citric acid

Diarrhea from laxative effect

Hard raw fruit difficult to digest; seeds mildly toxic

Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, kidney failure

Choking hazard from seed

None in moderation

Choking hazard from seeds

Seeds are toxic; GI upset

Vomiting, kidney damage, seizures

None in moderation

Possible GI upset from citric acid

GI upset from tartaric acid in large amounts

Possible GI upset

GI upset in cats from citrus oils

Tomatoes (Ripe)

None for ripe fruit; green parts are toxic

Mild GI upset from citric acid

None when prepared properly

Vomiting, diarrhea, possible photosensitivity

Grains

GI upset from fat content

None when cooked

None for plain; raisin/onion varieties are toxic

None when cooked

Gas and bloating

None in small amounts; raw dough is dangerous

High in butter and eggs

None when cooked

High in egg and sugar

None when plain

Gas; same DCM concerns as other legumes

None when cooked plain

GI upset from high butter content

Possible GI upset

Gas possible from soy

None when cooked

Often contains garlic and rosemary oil

GI upset, potential garlic/onion toxicity

None when cooked

None when plain

Possible GI upset

None in small amounts

None when cooked

Kidney Beans (Cooked)

Gas; raw beans contain lectin toxin

None in small amounts

Gas; FDA investigating link to heart disease

None in small amounts

None when cooked

Check for raisins, chocolate, nuts

GI upset from butter and garlic

None when plain

Check ingredients — often contains raisins, chocolate, or sweeteners

None for plain pasta

Check for xylitol; high fat

High in butter when prepared

None when plain

Popcorn (Plain)

Choking hazard; kernels can damage teeth

High in butter/fat

Pumpernickel Bread

Possible GI upset

None when cooked plain

Raw Yeast Dough

Bloating, alcohol poisoning, GI rupture

None for plain bread

Possible GI upset from sugar and butter

Shirataki Noodles

Sourdough Bread

None for baked bread; raw starter is dangerous

None for plain shells

None when cooked

None for plain tortillas

Possible allergic reaction in sensitive pets

Meats

Alligator Cooked

None when plain cooked

None when cooked plain

None when plain cooked

Possible GI upset from salt and seasonings

Chicken Gizzards

None when cooked

None when properly prepared

None in moderation

Possible GI upset from salt and seasonings

None in moderation

None when plain cooked

None in moderation

Bone splintering risk

None in moderation

GI upset from sodium and fat

None when plain cooked

Choking, obstruction, splintering risk

None in moderation

Nuts & Seeds

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

GI upset, potential blockage, pancreatitis

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

GI upset, pancreatitis from fat; selenium toxicity in large amounts

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

GI upset, pancreatitis risk from fat

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

None in small amounts

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

Choking hazard, GI upset, pancreatitis risk

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

Weakness, vomiting, tremors, hyperthermia, inability to walk

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

GI upset if too many; high fat

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

Vomiting, diarrhea, potential seizures from mold

Pepitas (Roasted)

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

None for unsalted

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

GI upset in large amounts due to fat

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

GI upset, pancreatitis risk, potential mold toxicity

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

Roasted Chestnuts

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

Choking hazard; not the same as horse chestnuts

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

None in small amounts

Sunflower Seeds

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

None for shelled seeds

🍎 Nuts & Seeds

Vomiting, tremors, seizures (black walnuts)

Other

Vomiting, diarrhea, muscle spasms, heart failure in large amounts

Bone Broth (Homemade Plain)

None if made without onion/garlic

Bone Broth Powder

Check for onion, garlic in ingredients

Canned Cat Food

None for cats; dogs may get pancreatitis from rich food

Canned Dog Food

None for dogs; cat nutrition differs

None for plain version

None in small amounts

High fat content

Fish Oil Supplements

Loose stools, fishy breath in excess

Excessive iodine in large amounts

Marijuana / THC Edibles

Incoordination, drooling, vomiting, tremors, seizures, coma

Nutritional Yeast

None in plain form; seasoned seaweed has too much salt

None in appropriate amounts

Prepared Foods

🍎 Prepared Foods

None when plain

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from garlic, lemon, tahini

🍎 Prepared Foods

Check ingredients for onion powder and garlic

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from pickled vegetables and pate

🍎 Prepared Foods

Onion and garlic in broth; high sodium

🍎 Prepared Foods

Sesame oil, gochujang with garlic, high sodium

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from chili, garlic, onion

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential garlic toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, garlic/onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential toxicity from ingredients

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, garlic/onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential garlic/onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from citrus, onion, chili

Chicken Noodle Soup

🍎 Prepared Foods

Onion, garlic, very high sodium

Chicken Nuggets

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from breading, fat, and salt

Chili Con Carne

🍎 Prepared Foods

Onion, garlic, spices, high sodium

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from soy sauce, garlic, onion

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from dairy, onion, salt

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from cream cheese and frying oil

Cranberry Sauce

🍎 Prepared Foods

Very high in sugar

🍎 Prepared Foods

Possible GI upset from sugar and butter

Croissant Sandwich

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from fat and fillings

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from garlic, onion, and spices

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential toxicity from seasonings

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from oil and seasonings

Elote (Mexican Corn)

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from mayo, chili, and cheese

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from fat and seasoning

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, onion/garlic toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from garlic, onion, and spices

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from breading and salt

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from fat and salt

🍎 Prepared Foods

Pancreatitis, bone splinters from cooked bones

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from soy sauce, garlic, onion

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, garlic/onion/soy toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential garlic toxicity, anemia

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential garlic/onion toxicity

General Tso Chicken

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, garlic toxicity, high sugar

🍎 Prepared Foods

None when plain

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, onion/garlic toxicity possible

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential shallot toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

Vomiting, diarrhea from avocado, onion, garlic

Gyoza / Dumplings

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from garlic, onion, soy sauce

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from seasoning and condiments

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from garlic and lemon

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, garlic toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from garlic, onion, spices, and salt

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, high sodium, garlic toxicity

Kung Pao Chicken

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, garlic toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from spices, coconut milk, shallots

🍎 Prepared Foods

Garlic and onion in sauce and filling

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from fat, garlic, onion, alcohol

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential garlic/soy toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from dairy, fat, and sodium

Mashed Potatoes

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from butter, cream, garlic

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, high sodium

🍎 Prepared Foods

Excessive sodium, GI upset

🍎 Prepared Foods

Strong smell; mild GI upset possible

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, high sugar and fat

🍎 Prepared Foods

High sodium soy sauce, garlic

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from peanuts, soy sauce, garlic

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential toxicity from seasonings

🍎 Prepared Foods

None for plain; high sugar

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from garlic and pine nuts

🍎 Prepared Foods

Very high sodium broth; star anise, onion

🍎 Prepared Foods

Possible GI upset from dairy and onion

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, pancreatitis from fat, possible garlic/onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential onion toxicity

Pumpkin Pie Filling

🍎 Prepared Foods

Contains nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar — nutmeg is toxic

🍎 Prepared Foods

Possible GI upset from cheese and fat

🍎 Prepared Foods

Possible GI upset from dairy and fat

🍎 Prepared Foods

Onion common ingredient; high fat from cream and cheese

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from extreme sodium

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential garlic/onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

Possible GI upset from butter, cheese, onion

Rotisserie Chicken

🍎 Prepared Foods

High sodium, garlic seasoning, cooked bones dangerous

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from onion, garlic, spices

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from sodium and acidity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, garlic/onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, onion toxicity

Soup / Broth (Commercial)

🍎 Prepared Foods

Sodium poisoning, onion/garlic toxicity

Spaghetti Sauce

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from garlic and onion

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from various fillings

Stuffing / Dressing

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from onion, garlic, herbs, butter

🍎 Prepared Foods

Risk of parasites, wasabi and soy sauce toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from seasoning, onion, spices

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential obstruction from corn husk

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, garlic/onion toxicity

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential toxicity from multiple ingredients

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset from fat, onion, garlic

🍎 Prepared Foods

🍎 Prepared Foods

GI upset, potential garlic/ginger toxicity

Proteins

None in moderation

Anchovies (Canned)

Very high in sodium

Pancreatitis, vomiting, diarrhea

None for plain cooked beef

None for plain cooked bison

GI upset from sodium and preservatives

Pancreatitis from high fat; broken teeth from bones

Choking, intestinal puncture, blockage, broken teeth

High sodium from curing

High sodium and fat

Catfish (Cooked)

None when cooked and deboned

Chicken (Cooked)

None when prepared properly

Chicken Breast (Cooked)

Possible GI upset in large amounts

None when fully cooked

Sodium poisoning, GI upset

Possible allergic reaction in some pets

Crawfish (Cooked)

Remove shell; possible allergic reaction

High sodium from processing

None for plain cooked duck

None for cooked eggs

Flounder (Cooked)

None when deboned

Frog Legs (Cooked)

None when cooked

Ground Beef (Cooked)

High fat in regular ground; lean is better

Haddock (Cooked)

None when cooked and deboned

Halibut (Cooked)

None when cooked and deboned

Pancreatitis, sodium poisoning, vomiting

Herring (Cooked)

High sodium, nitrates, garlic powder

GI upset from sodium, fat, and preservatives

Kangaroo (Cooked)

Kidney (Organ Meat)

None in moderation

None for plain cooked lamb

Vitamin A toxicity in excess

High fat, salt, and spices; may contain onion

Lobster (Cooked)

Possible allergic reaction; high cholesterol

Mackerel (Cooked)

Mercury concern in king mackerel; Atlantic/Pacific mackerel are lower

Mahi Mahi (Cooked)

None when cooked

Mussels (Cooked)

Possible allergic reaction

Octopus (Cooked)

Choking hazard from rubbery texture

Organ Meats (Heart)

None in appropriate amounts

Ostrich (Cooked)

Oysters (Cooked)

Possible GI upset; allergic reaction in some

High sodium, fat, and seasonings

Pancreatitis, GI upset from fat, salt, and spices

None when cooked and deboned

Pheasant (Cooked)

None; watch for shot pellets

Pollock (Cooked)

Pancreatitis risk if fatty

Sodium poisoning risk

None; watch for small bones

Rabbit (Cooked)

None for plain cooked rabbit

Salmonella risk; biotin deficiency from raw whites

Salmon poisoning disease, parasites, bacterial infection

Bacterial infection (Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria)

Pancreatitis, sodium poisoning

Salmon (Cooked)

None when fully cooked

Sardines (Canned)

High sodium if in salt water

Pancreatitis, GI upset from fat, salt, and spices

Scallops (Cooked)

Possible allergic reaction

Sea Bass (Cooked)

None when cooked and deboned

Gas from wheat gluten

Shrimp (Cooked)

None when cooked and peeled

None; small enough to eat bones

Sodium poisoning; salmon poisoning disease risk if undercooked

None when deboned

Pancreatitis from fat; sodium poisoning

Squid / Calamari (Cooked)

Possible allergic reaction

Swordfish (Cooked)

Mercury accumulation in large fish

Mild gas possible

Tilapia (Cooked)

None when fully cooked and deboned

None in small amounts

None for green tripe

Must be fully cooked for dogs — raw carries salmon poisoning disease risk

Mercury poisoning in large amounts

Mercury accumulation; high sodium

Turkey (Cooked)

None for plain meat

GI upset from sodium and preservatives

Turkey Breast (Cooked)

Venison (Cooked)

None for plain cooked venison

Whitefish (Cooked)

None when cooked and deboned

Wild Boar (Cooked)

Must be fully cooked; parasites in raw

Seafood

None when plain cooked

Anchovies Fresh

None when plain

Sodium excess, possible digestive upset

None when properly cooked

None when plain cooked

Possible parasites from raw fish

Possible GI upset

Seasonings

Salt (Excessive)

🍎 Seasonings

Vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, death

Seeds

Possible GI upset in large amounts

GI irritation, vomiting

Possible GI upset

Snacks

Tooth fractures; very hard

Possible GI upset from oil and sugar

GI upset from salt, garlic, and spices

Choking hazard; calorie-dense

None in small amounts

Possible GI upset from salt and artificial flavors

Chicken Feet (Dried)

GI upset if seasoned

None at recommended sizes

Duck Feet (Dried)

Choking hazard from bones

Fish Skin Treats

Freeze-Dried Liver

None in moderation

GI upset, potential xylitol toxicity

Tooth fracture risk; can splinter

Goldfish Crackers

GI upset from sodium and seasonings

GI upset; check for raisins and xylitol

Check for chocolate, raisins, xylitol

Himalayan Dog Chew

Tooth fracture risk for aggressive chewers

Possible GI upset from seasonings

Salmonella risk; high fat; choking hazard

GI upset from salt and seasonings

GI upset from oil and salt

GI upset, pancreatitis risk

GI upset, excessive thirst from sodium

Excessive thirst from salt

Check for chocolate, raisins, xylitol

Choking, GI obstruction, chemical contamination

None for plain variety

Sweet Potato Chews

GI upset from salt and fat

Varies — raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts

GI upset from salt and preservatives

Possible GI upset from salt and oil

GI upset from salt and seasonings

GI irritation, drooling

Yak Cheese Chew

Tooth fracture risk; high calorie

Spices

GI upset, possible intestinal obstruction

Sneezing, GI irritation

None in small culinary amounts

GI irritation, drooling, discomfort

Mouth irritation, low blood sugar, liver disease in large amounts

Liver damage, GI upset

None in small amounts

Vomiting, diarrhea, anemia

None in small amounts

Mild GI irritation in excess

GI upset in dogs; cyanogenic compounds affect cats more

Mild GI upset in large amounts; refreshing

Hallucinations, increased heart rate, disorientation, seizures

Lethargy, weakness, anemia, dark urine

Oregano (Dried)

GI upset in large amounts; oregano oil is more dangerous

GI irritation, nasal irritation

Parsley (Italian)

Large amounts can cause kidney irritation

Sedation, small pupils, slow heart rate, coma

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Varies — contains nutmeg which is toxic

Rosemary (Fresh)

Mild GI upset; seizure concern in epileptic pets

Vomiting, tremors, seizures

None in small culinary amounts

None in appropriate amounts

GI upset in large amounts

Supplements

Collagen Powder

🍎 Supplements

Sweeteners

🍎 Sweeteners

GI upset from high fructose content

🍎 Sweeteners

🍎 Sweeteners

None toxic; extremely high sugar

🍎 Sweeteners

Mild GI upset in large amounts

🍎 Sweeteners

None in small amounts; high sugar

🍎 Sweeteners

Diarrhea from sugar; large amounts cause osmotic effect

🍎 Sweeteners

Botulism risk for puppies/kittens; high sugar

🍎 Sweeteners

Mild GI upset possible

🍎 Sweeteners

🍎 Sweeteners

Vomiting, loss of coordination, seizures, liver failure

Sweets

Animal Crackers

None in small amounts

Baking Chocolate

Vomiting, rapid heart rate, seizures, death

GI upset from sugar, nuts, and butter

Chocolate toxicity — vomiting, tremors, seizures

Check for xylitol — can be fatal

GI upset; check for chocolate, raisins, xylitol

Varies — check for chocolate, xylitol, raisins

High sugar; check for xylitol; choking hazard

GI upset from sugar and fat

Vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, seizures, heart failure

GI upset from sugar, fat, and cinnamon

Varies by type — check for chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, xylitol

None besides sugar overload

GI upset from sugar and fat; chocolate varieties are toxic

Fig filling may cause mild GI upset

Graham Crackers

GI upset; check for xylitol

Jello / Gelatin

GI upset from sugar; sugar-free may contain xylitol

Elevated blood pressure, muscle weakness, vomiting

GI upset from sugar; check for xylitol

Choking hazard due to sticky texture; high sugar

Low chocolate content; high sugar

Varies by filling — check for chocolate, raisins, nutmeg, xylitol

Very high sugar; some contain chocolate

Sugar-Free Candy

Xylitol poisoning — liver failure, seizures, death

White Chocolate

Pancreatitis from high fat content

Vegetables

🍎 Vegetables

None when cooked

Artichoke Hearts

🍎 Vegetables

Mild gas possible

🍎 Vegetables

None when cooked plain

🍎 Vegetables

🍎 Vegetables

Tough to digest raw

🍎 Vegetables

Mild GI upset from cyanogenic compounds if raw

🍎 Vegetables

Risk of bacterial contamination if raw

🍎 Vegetables

Contains oxalates

🍎 Vegetables

Red-colored urine/stool (harmless)

🍎 Vegetables

🍎 Vegetables

🍎 Vegetables

GI upset from bitter compounds

🍎 Vegetables

None in small amounts

🍎 Vegetables

Gas in large amounts

🍎 Vegetables

Possible mild GI upset

Brussels Sprouts

🍎 Vegetables

Gas and bloating

Butternut Squash

🍎 Vegetables

None when cooked

🍎 Vegetables

Gas in large amounts

Canned Pumpkin (Plain)

🍎 Vegetables

None — recommended by vets

🍎 Vegetables

None when cooked

🍎 Vegetables

Cassava (Cooked)

🍎 Vegetables

Must be cooked — raw contains cyanide

🍎 Vegetables

Gas in large amounts

🍎 Vegetables

None when cooked

🍎 Vegetables

🍎 Vegetables

None when cooked

🍎 Vegetables

Drooling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anemia

🍎 Vegetables

GI upset, hemolytic anemia

🍎 Vegetables

None in small amounts

🍎 Vegetables

None for kernels; cob is a choking hazard

🍎 Vegetables

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Delicata Squash

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None when cooked

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Gas in some pets

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Possible allergic reaction in some pets

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None in small amounts

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Fiddlehead Ferns

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Possible GI upset if undercooked

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Drooling, nausea, abdominal pain, elevated heart rate, anemia

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Jalapeño Peppers

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GI irritation, discomfort, drooling

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None for flesh; leaves/stems/seeds are toxic

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None when cooked

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Possible GI upset; contains calcium oxalates

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Hemolytic anemia from allium compounds

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Nausea, drooling, abdominal pain, anemia

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None when cooked

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None for most varieties

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Mushrooms (Store-bought)

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None for store-bought varieties

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Possible mild GI upset in large amounts

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Gas in large amounts

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Lethargy, weakness, pale gums, red or brown urine

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None when cooked

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Patty Pan Squash

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Sodium toxicity, digestive upset

Potatoes (Cooked)

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None when cooked; raw is dangerous

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Gas in large amounts

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Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, kidney failure

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Gas in large amounts

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None when cooked

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None when cooked

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Hemolytic anemia from allium compounds

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None when cooked

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Hemolytic anemia from allium compounds

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Contains oxalic acid; kidney concerns

Spaghetti Squash

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None when cooked

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Possible kidney issues in cats with oxalates

Sugar Snap Peas

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None when cooked

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Contains oxalates; possible kidney issues

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Oral irritation from calcium oxalate if raw

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Unripe/green parts may contain solanine

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Water Chestnuts

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None in small amounts

Wheatgrass Juice

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Vomiting, diarrhea, liver failure, seizures, death

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