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What you should and shouldn’t feed your dog

Can people food be ok for pets? Sometimes – but you need to know the rules

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Yes, you can vary your dog’s diet, as long as you don’t overdo it. Pet-safe table scraps and people food should comprise no more than 20 percent of your pet’s diet.

Good for dogs

Fruits OK to feed

  • Apples*
  • Apricot*
  • Banana
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Mango*
  • Peach*
  • Pear*
  • Pineapple
  • Plum*
  • Raspberry
  • Tomato (no stems)
  • Watermelon*

Healthy vegetables

  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cooked potato/sweet potato
  • Cucumber
  • Green beans
  • Peas
  • Zucchini

Tasty treats

  • Canned pumpkin
  • Cooked white rice
  • Lean meat and skinless poultry
  • Small cube of cheese

* Always remove seeds or pits before feeding

Do not feed

Dangerous fruits and vegetables

  • Asparagus
  • Avocado
  • Broccoli
  • Cherries
  • Chives
  • Citrus
  • Coconut and coconut oil
  • Corn on the cob
  • Currants
  • Garlic
  • Grapes
  • Raisins
  • Raw potatoes
  • Rhubarb

Other foods to avoid

  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cooked potato/sweet potato
  • Cucumber
  • Green beans
  • Peas
  • Zucchini

Toxic treats

  • Canned pumpkin
  • Cooked white rice
  • Lean meat and skinless poultry
  • Small cube of cheese

Household dangers

  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries
  • Detergent
  • Fabric softener
  • Fertilizer
  • Gasoline
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Household chemicals and cleaners
  • Insecticide
  • Kerosene
  • Mothballs
  • Prescription and OTC drugs
  • String

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Call immediately for professional help

Contact your veterinarian if you notice any of these poisoning symptoms:

  • Abnormal hyperactivity
  • Weak or wobbly walking
  • Persistent vomiting
  •  Prolonged diarrhea or constipation
  • Restlessness
  • Seizures

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