🍉 Can they eat it? Human food safety
101 common human foods with a four-tier verdict: safe / moderation / caution / toxic. Look it up before you share.
Grapes / raisins
Fruits · Dog
Never — treat any ingestion as an emergency.
Chocolate
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
Never — emergency; use the toxicity calculator to gauge risk.
Onion / garlic / chives
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Never in any form (raw, cooked or powder).
Macadamia nuts
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Any amount is treated as toxic.
Orange / citrus
Fruits · Dog & Cat
A small segment of flesh is OK; no peel or seeds.
Durian
Fruits · Dog
A tiny taste of flesh only.
Spinach (cooked, small)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Cooked, small, occasional.
Raw meat (RMB diets)
Protein · Dog & Cat
If choosing raw: human-grade sourcing, freezing, strict hygiene — and accept the bacterial risk. Most vets recommend cooked.
Ham / bacon
Protein · Dog & Cat
A fingernail piece, very occasionally.
Peanut butter (xylitol-free!)
食物 · Dog
Half a spoon in a lick mat — ingredients should be peanuts only.
Popcorn (plain)
Staples · Dog
Plain, no sugar or salt, unpopped kernels removed.
Coconut flesh / milk
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Tiny amounts as a novelty.
Ice cream
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
Not recommended — a tiny lick of vanilla at most.
Seaweed (plain, small)
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
A small piece of unseasoned nori.
Cow milk
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
Skip for lactose-intolerant pets; choose lactose-free or pet milk.
Corn cob
Staples · Dog
Never feed — this is an obstruction issue, not toxicity.
Eggplant (cooked, small)
Vegetables · Dog
Cooked, small amounts — some pets don't tolerate it.
Apple cider vinegar
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Not recommended directly — highly diluted, tiny amounts with food.
Almond milk (unsweetened, tiny)
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Unsweetened additive-free, very small amounts.
Coconut oil (topical / tiny oral)
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Topical for skin; orally start with 1/4 tsp.
Parsley (small, not pregnant)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Fresh small amounts — natural breath freshener.
Canned tuna (in water, occasional)
Protein · Cat
In water, unsalted, occasional small amounts — not a staple.
Butter
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Not recommended — a fingernail piece at most.
Corn syrup
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Not recommended — pure sugar with no nutritional value.
Squash seeds (roasted)
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Roasted, small amounts (no salt).
Raw sprouts
Vegetables · Dog
Not recommended — high bacterial contamination risk.
Green tomatoes (unripe)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Not recommended — high solanine like sprouted potatoes.
Kimchi / fermented vegetables
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Not recommended — chili, garlic and salt are all toxic to pets.
Shrimp shells
Protein · Dog
Not recommended — sharp shell fragments scratch and choke.
Ham bones / large bones
Protein · Dog
Not recommended — even large bones crack teeth and splinter.
Banana
Fruits · Dog & Cat
A few slices as a treat. Good potassium and fiber.
Mango
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Peeled, pitted, cubed — small amounts.
Pineapple
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Fresh, cored, cubed — small amounts.
Cantaloupe
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Peeled, deseeded, cubed — small amounts.
Kiwi
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Peeled and cubed, small amounts.
Broccoli (cooked florets, small)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Cooked florets under 10% of intake.
Cabbage (cooked, small)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Cooked and chopped, small amounts.
Plain unsweetened yogurt
Protein · Dog & Cat
A small spoon of plain unsweetened yogurt (live cultures better).
Cheese (low-salt, tiny)
Protein · Dog & Cat
Fingernail-sized pieces as training rewards.
Tofu (plain, small)
Protein · Dog & Cat
Plain tofu as an occasional taste.
Bread (plain white, small)
Staples · Dog
A small plain slice.
Pasta (cooked, plain)
Staples · Dog
Plain cooked pasta, small amounts.
Honey (small)
Fruits · Dog
Half a teaspoon occasionally.
Pet milk (lactose-free)
Protein · Dog & Cat
Choose lactose-free pet milk, small amounts.
Brussels sprouts (cooked, small)
Vegetables · Dog
Cooked and halved, small amounts — nutrient-dense.
Cottage cheese (low-fat, small)
Protein · Dog
A spoon of low-fat cottage cheese — good protein.
Salmon skin (baked crispy)
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
Baked crispy salmon skin strips.
Cheerios (plain, few)
Snacks & drinks · Dog
A few plain Cheerios as training treats.
Watermelon
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Seedless, rind removed, cut into small cubes. Great hydration in summer.
Apple
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Core and de-seed, slice thin. Crunchy fiber is teeth-friendly.
Blueberry
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Wash and feed directly; great training treat. Antioxidant-rich.
Strawberry
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Wash, hull, halve; small amounts.
Pear
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Core, de-seed, cube.
Carrot
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Raw chunks for chewing or steamed and cubed. Top low-cal treat.
Pumpkin (plain puree)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
A spoon of plain cooked puree firms up soft stool (helps both diarrhea and constipation).
Sweet potato (cooked)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Steamed, peeled, cubed — great fiber.
Cucumber
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Slice and feed — zero-fat hydrating snack.
Green beans (cooked, plain)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Cooked and chopped — a filler treat for weight-loss diets.
Celery
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Cut into small sticks — crunchy and low-cal.
Bell pepper (red/yellow, deseeded)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Deseed and cut into strips, small amounts.
Cauliflower (cooked, small)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Cooked small florets, small amounts.
Zucchini (cooked)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Steamed slices — low calorie.
Corn kernels (off the cob)
Staples · Dog
Cooked kernels in small amounts (cats usually ignore it).
Cooked chicken breast (plain)
Protein · Dog & Cat
Boiled plain, no salt or seasoning, shredded. Top training reward.
Cooked salmon
Protein · Dog & Cat
Cooked and deboned — omega-3s for skin.
Cooked eggs
Protein · Dog & Cat
Fully cooked and chopped — quality protein.
Cooked lean pork
Protein · Dog
Cooked lean cuts, cubed and unseasoned.
Cooked shrimp (peeled)
Protein · Dog & Cat
Cooked, peeled, de-tailed, small amounts.
White rice (soft, plain)
Staples · Dog & Cat
Soft plain rice is the classic bland-diet base (with chicken).
Oatmeal (plain, cooked)
Staples · Dog & Cat
Plain cooked oats in small amounts — good fiber.
Papaya
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Peeled, deseeded, cubed — small amounts. Contains digestive enzymes.
Raspberry
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Wash and feed directly, small amounts. Natural antioxidants.
Cranberry
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Fresh or unsweetened dried, small amounts — may support urinary health.
Peach (flesh)
Fruits · Dog
Peeled, pitted, cubed — small amounts.
Cooked squash
Vegetables · Dog
Steamed, peeled, deseeded and mashed — gut-friendly.
Asparagus (cooked, chopped)
Vegetables · Dog
Cooked and chopped — good fiber.
Homemade sweet potato jerky
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
Slice thin, dehydrate at low temp — natural additive-free treat.
Okra (cooked)
Vegetables · Dog
Cooked and cut — mucilage soothes the gut.
Quinoa (cooked)
Staples · Dog
Cooked, small amounts — quality plant protein.
Brown rice (cooked)
Staples · Dog & Cat
Cooked, small amounts — good fiber.
Salmon oil (supplement)
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
Pump by weight onto food — omega-3 for skin, joints and heart.
Cooked duck (plain)
Protein · Dog & Cat
Skinless, cooked, shredded — alternative protein for allergic pets.
Cooked lamb (lean)
Protein · Dog
Cooked lean cuts, cubed and unseasoned.
Cooked rabbit
Protein · Dog & Cat
Cooked and shredded — lean, novel protein.
Cooked venison
Protein · Dog
Cooked and cubed — novel, lean protein.
Cooked turkey (skinless, boneless)
Protein · Dog & Cat
Skinless, boneless, cooked and shredded.
Basil (fresh, small)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Fresh leaves in small amounts — safe herb.
Cilantro
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Fresh leaves sprinkled on food, small amounts.
Rosemary (fresh, small)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Fresh small amounts — natural antioxidant.
Catnip
Snacks & drinks · Cat
Dried or fresh, small amounts — safe and harmless for cats.
Dandelion greens (cooked)
Vegetables · Dog
Cooked and chopped — natural diuretic and liver support.
Chicken broth (no salt/onion/garlic)
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
Homemade unsalted broth (no onion/garlic) poured over food to boost hydration.
Prickly pear (peeled)
Fruits · Dog
Peeled and cubed — remove all spines first.
Dragon fruit
Fruits · Dog & Cat
Peeled and cubed, small amounts.
Blackberry
Fruits · Dog
Wash and feed directly, small amounts.
Pumpkin seeds (ground)
Snacks & drinks · Dog & Cat
Roasted and ground onto food — natural deworming support.
Parsnip (cooked)
Vegetables · Dog
Cooked and cubed.
Turnip (cooked)
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Cooked and cubed, small amounts.
Lettuce
Vegetables · Dog & Cat
Wash and tear into small pieces — nearly zero calories.
Coconut water (unsweetened)
Snacks & drinks · Dog
Unsweetened pure coconut water, small amounts — natural electrolytes.
Nori sheets (unseasoned)
Snacks & drinks · Cat
Tear unseasoned nori into small pieces — cats love it.
☠️ ☠️ Suspected poisoning? Don't wait for symptoms.
For most poisons, induced vomiting within 1-2 hours works best (performed by a vet). Immediately confirm what was eaten, how much and when, then contact the nearest 24-hour animal hospital; bring the packaging or residue if possible. Do NOT induce vomiting yourself — corrosive substances and sharp objects cause secondary injury.
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