Foods to Be Aware of That are Unhealthy or Toxic for Dogs

Michael Hernandez March 31, 2025
Foods to Be Aware of That are Unhealthy or Toxic for Dogs

Foods people may eat that are unhealthy or toxic for dogs and cats.

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Pets in our home for many are like family members to a certain degree, for some more than others. We need to keep in mind, an emergency veterinarian clinic, you could spend around $500-4,000 to get your pet back to feeling normal again, due to the often simple mistake of feeding them table foods that are bad for dogs and cats.

There may be additional toxic food items not listed below:

⚠️ DANGER FOR DOGS:

  • Chocolate
  • Onions, chives and garlic
  • Other spices like hot items
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Raisins
  • Corn (and cob)
  • Avocado
  • Artificial sweetener (xylitol etc.)
  • Alcohol
  • Certain cooked bones
  • Grapes
  • Raw dough
  • Gum
  • Candy

What should I do if my dog has eaten any of these items listed?

An adult may try some home remedies for very small consumption of these foods listed above, like activated charcoal. Search online for more information on this. However, contacting the vet is always on the safe side, as it may be fatal to the pet.

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Foods we may eat that are unhealthy (if consumed frequently) or toxic and dangerous for cats. Many are similar dangerous foods to dogs with additional items listed below.

⚠️ DANGER FOR CATS:

  • Milk/dairy products
  • Raw meat
  • Eggs
  • Chicken bones
  • Raw dough
  • Avocado
  • Caffeine
  • Raw fish
  • Sugar items
  • Fat trimmings
  • Chocolate
  • Citrus
  • Nuts
  • Tuna
  • Raw liver
  • Coffee
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Chives
  • Other spices
  • Coconut
  • Xylitol Artificial sweetener
  • Salt

Copy and print for a convenient reference sheet for your family. It's always good to have a product on-hand which may help with these events your dog or cat might experience.

Contacting the vet is always on the safe side, as it may be fatal to the pet. In addition, other people's food, pets may have allergic reactions to or inflame their organs.

☎️ Unaffiliated resource: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: 1(888) 426-4435

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