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Tips For Life 06/05/2025 15:38

What Can Dogs Eat? | Good Foods, Toxic Foods, Foods to Avoid

For all dog lovers out there, getting a fur baby for the first time can be quiet exciting of course. But, being a dog parent is much more than you think it is. It is a long-term commitment and looking after a pet is like looking after a human baby.

What Can Dogs Eat? | Good Foods, Toxic Foods, Foods to Avoid

Yes, from bathing the dog, to looking after its health and hygiene and the most important aspect – food and nutrition! Always remember that your dog’s diet should be primarily dog food. Even “people foods” that are okay for dogs to eat don’t have everything they need for complete nutrition.

What food can your dog eat? What should they avoid? What foods are toxic to dogs?
Well, in this article, you can find answers to all these questions! Check it out below!

What Can Dogs Eat? | Good Foods, Toxic Foods, Foods to Avoid

Good Foods for Dogs

  • Plain popcorn
  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Zucchini
  • Plain yogurt
  • Raspberries
  • Cucumbers
  • Broccoli
  • Honey
  • (adult dogs only)
  • Blueberries
  • Pumpkin
  • Pickles Pineapple
  • Celery
  • Peanut butter
  • Watermelon
  • Carrots
  • Pear
  • Mango Sweet potatoes
  • Turmeric
  • Chamomile tea

Signs Your Dog Has Nutritional Deficiencies

If you observe signs like excessive shedding of fur, lack of energy and weakness, loss of weight, poor diet and loss of appetite, changes in their behaviour, skin irritation, weakness in their muscles, diarrhea, issues with digestion, sickness and health conditions, dejection and depress, dandruff, flatulence, poor condition of their fur etc., can be signs that your dog lacks sufficient nutrients and needs a change in diet and a visit to the veterinarian.

Foods Dogs Can Consume in Small Quantities

*Must be fully cooked

  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Shrimp*
  • Quinoa*
  • Oranges
  • Rice
  • Coconut products
  • Bologna
  • Eggs
  • Chickpeas*
  • Potatoes*
  • Marshmallows
  • Oatmeal
  • Cheese
  • Cashews
  • Fish*
  • Kiwi

Note: Some foods can be eaten by dogs only in small quantities because it can cause weight gain if eaten in excess, can lead to health issues, can cause bloating etc.

Foods Dogs Must Avoid Eating

In addition to the big “no-no” foods, dogs don’t process fats, sugars, and other “people food” components the same way we do. Adding these to a dog’s diet can cause obesity, organ failure, and worse.

It’s like the below mentioned ones should not be consumed by dogs –

  • Bacon
  • Cooked bones
  • Fat and trimmings
  • Bread
  • Pomegranate
  • Ice cream
  • Beef jerky
  • Tofu
  • Corn or corn cobs
  • Mints
  • Pepperoni
  • Milk (even lactose-free milk)

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