Quick safety groups
Use these groups to separate occasional plain bites from products that are better avoided.
Packaged snacks need ingredient checks
Do not rely on the food name alone. Read labels for xylitol, chocolate, raisins, caffeine, onion, garlic, salt, and high fat.
Review toxic foodsSnack risk notes
Avoid candy, sweetened products, fried snacks, spicy snacks, and high-salt foods.
Check desserts and low-sugar products for xylitol or birch sugar.
Processed snacks are often calorie-dense and easy to overfeed.
When in doubt, choose a plain dog-appropriate treat instead.
Usually OK in small amounts
Plain, appropriate portions are the main rule.
SMALL AMOUNT Keep Pretzels to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
French FriesSMALL AMOUNT Keep French Fries to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
HummusSMALL AMOUNT Keep Hummus to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
FriesSMALL AMOUNT Keep Fries to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
JelloSMALL AMOUNT Keep Jello to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Pumpkin PieSMALL AMOUNT Keep Pumpkin Pie to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Cheez ItsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Cheez Its to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Goldfish CrackersSMALL AMOUNT Keep Goldfish Crackers to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
DonutsSMALL AMOUNT Keep Donuts to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
GingerbreadSMALL AMOUNT Keep Gingerbread to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
LicoriceSMALL AMOUNT Keep Licorice to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Black LicoriceSMALL AMOUNT Keep Black Licorice to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
GoldfishSMALL AMOUNT Keep Goldfish to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.
Use caution
Preparation, amount, health history, or uncertain evidence changes the answer.
ASK YOUR VET Ask a vet first. Serving Marshmallows with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
PizzaASK YOUR VET Ask a vet first. Serving Pizza with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
PancakesASK YOUR VET Ask a vet first. Serving Pancakes with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
Pizza CrustASK YOUR VET Ask a vet first. Serving Pizza Crust with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
Honey Nut CheeriosASK YOUR VET Ask a vet first. Serving Honey Nut Cheerios with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
CakeASK YOUR VET Ask a vet first. Serving Cake with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
Gummy BearsASK YOUR VET Ask a vet first. Serving Gummy Bears with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
JellyASK YOUR VET Ask a vet first. Serving Jelly with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
Avoid
These are poor routine choices or have avoidable risk.
AVOID Avoid. Assuming one plain-looking chip makes seasoned chips a safe treat.
ChipsAVOID Avoid. Serving Chips with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
Potato ChipsAVOID Avoid. Serving Potato Chips with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
Banana ChipsAVOID Avoid. Serving Banana Chips with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
Tortilla ChipsAVOID Avoid. Serving Tortilla Chips with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.
Cranberry SauceAVOID Avoid. Serving Cranberry Sauce with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.