Human Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat

SMALL AMOUNT Offer one small berry or a few small pieces for a small dog, and a few berries for a larger dog, only as an occasional treat. Too much fruit can cause stomach upset or extra sugar intake.

SMALL AMOUNT For most healthy adult dogs, offer one or two thin slices for a small dog or a few slices for a larger dog, only occasionally. Do not use bananas as a meal replacement or a daily large snack.

SMALL AMOUNT Use a few blueberries for small dogs and a small handful for larger dogs as an occasional treat. Keep them plain and count them as treats, not a replacement for balanced dog food.

SMALL AMOUNT Offer a few thin slices or small cubes, adjusted to your dog size, as an occasional treat. Avoid large servings because apples add fiber and natural sugar.

SMALL AMOUNT Offer a few small cubes for a small dog or several cubes for a larger dog as an occasional watery treat. Too much watermelon can cause diarrhea because it is high in water and natural sugar.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Pineapple to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Offer only a small piece of ripe red tomato flesh if your dog tolerates it. Avoid green tomato parts, vines, leaves, stems, canned sauces, salsa, and seasoned tomato foods.

SMALL AMOUNT For a small dog, offer one small segment or less; for a large dog, one or two segments is a conservative occasional limit. Do not feed oranges daily, and avoid them for dogs with sensitive stomachs, diabetes, weight-control plans, or citrus intolerance unless your veterinarian approves.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Broccoli to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Cucumbers to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT For a small dog, offer one tiny cube; for a large dog, a few small cubes occasionally is enough. Mango is sugary, so do not feed it daily and avoid it for dogs with diabetes, obesity, or strict weight-control plans unless your veterinarian approves.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Carrots to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Celery to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Shrimp to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Cantaloupe to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT For a small dog, think one pea-sized bite; for a large dog, one or two small cubes is a conservative occasional limit. Do not feed cheese daily, do not use it as a routine pill wrapper without your veterinarian's okay, and avoid it for dogs with pancreatitis, obesity, dairy sensitivity, or strict fat control.

SMALL AMOUNT Do not feed whole cherries. If you choose to offer cherry flesh, it should be a tiny plain piece with every pit, stem, and leaf removed, but safer fruits are usually a better choice.

SMALL AMOUNT A small dog should only get a teaspoon of plain kernels; a large dog may have a tablespoon or two occasionally. Do not feed corn daily, and never offer the cob, because the cob is an obstruction risk rather than a treat.

SMALL AMOUNT A small dog may only need a teaspoon of cooked egg; a large dog may tolerate part of one plain egg occasionally. Do not feed eggs daily unless your veterinarian has built them into the diet, and use extra caution for dogs with pancreatitis or strict fat control.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Peaches to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Peanuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Popcorn to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Start with one or two berries for a small dog and only a small handful for a large dog. Treats, including fruit, should stay a small part of the daily diet rather than replace a meal.

SMALL AMOUNT Do not add cinnamon as a routine topper. A trace amount in an otherwise dog-safe food is different from a spoonful of powder, a cinnamon stick, or concentrated oil; do not try to calculate a home dose.

SMALL AMOUNT For a small dog, start with one bite-size slice; for a larger dog, offer a few small slices. A whole pear is too much for most dogs as a treat and can upset the stomach.

SMALL AMOUNT A small dog should only get a teaspoon-sized plain cooked bite; a large dog may tolerate a tablespoon or two occasionally. Keep potatoes occasional because they add starch and calories, and avoid them for dogs with weight, diabetes, or special diet plans unless your veterinarian approves.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Raspberries to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Start with a teaspoon of soft cooked sweet potato for a small dog or a few small bites for a large dog. Dogs with diabetes, weight concerns, or a prescription diet need veterinarian-specific advice before it becomes a routine topper.

SMALL AMOUNT Use only a few plain cashews on an occasional basis, never a handful. Skip cashews altogether for dogs with pancreatitis, obesity, or a fat-restricted diet unless their veterinarian has advised otherwise.

SMALL AMOUNT Offer a few chopped beans as a treat, then watch stool changes. Green beans can replace an occasional biscuit, but they should not replace a meaningful share of a complete dog food diet without veterinary guidance.

SMALL AMOUNT A small dog can start with a teaspoon of plain peas; a large dog may have a tablespoon or two occasionally. Do not make peas a major daily ingredient unless your veterinarian approves the full diet, especially for dogs with kidney, heart, urinary, or special diet concerns.

SMALL AMOUNT Avoid feeding pickles to dogs. If a dog eats a tiny plain pickle piece, monitor for thirst or stomach upset, but do not offer pickles intentionally or in routine amounts.

SMALL AMOUNT Offer only a few soft, chopped pieces as an occasional treat. There is no reason to force asparagus into a diet if your dog does not digest it comfortably.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Bell Peppers to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT A small dog should only get a fingernail-sized piece; a large dog can have a small bite occasionally. Do not feed bread daily because it adds calories without much benefit, and avoid bread for dogs with weight, diabetes, grain sensitivity, or special diet needs unless your vet approves.

SMALL AMOUNT Offer only a tiny piece of plain unsweetened coconut flesh occasionally, if your dog tolerates it. Avoid large amounts, sweetened flakes, coconut candy, and rich coconut milk or oil servings.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Cranberries to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Avoid feeding ham intentionally. If a dog gets a tiny plain piece, monitor for stomach upset, but do not offer ham to dogs with pancreatitis risk, sodium restrictions, kidney or heart disease, or weight concerns.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Kiwi to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Lettuce to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT For a small dog, use one tiny lean bite; for a large dog, one or two small lean bites occasionally is conservative. Do not feed pork daily, and avoid it for dogs with pancreatitis history, fat restrictions, or weight-control plans unless your veterinarian approves.

SMALL AMOUNT A small dog should get a spoonful-sized portion; a large dog may tolerate a few tablespoons when it fits the diet plan. Rice should be occasional unless your veterinarian gives a bland-diet plan, because frequent rice adds calories and carbohydrates.

SMALL AMOUNT Offer a few small flakes for a small dog or a modest boneless portion for a large dog, no more than occasionally. Salmon is calorie-dense, so it should not displace a balanced meal or become a daily extra.

SMALL AMOUNT A small dog should get only a few chopped leaves; a large dog may get a spoonful-sized amount occasionally. Do not feed spinach daily, and ask your vet first for dogs with kidney, bladder, urinary crystal, or special diet history.

SMALL AMOUNT For a small dog, offer only a teaspoon or less; for a large dog, a tablespoon-sized amount occasionally is conservative. Do not feed tuna daily or as a main diet protein unless your veterinarian specifically recommends it.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Beans to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Cabbage to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Cauliflower to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.