Complete List of People Foods Dogs Can't Eat

Foods Dogs Can't Eat

We all know that some people foods dogs can't eat can be harmful or potentially fatal to dogs. To get the final say on the matter, we asked Dr. Randall to weigh in on the subject. He reveals a few in the video, along with things you CAN feed to your dog. A complete list of the foods dogs can't eat is below. If your dog does happen to eat something from this list, the procedure is different depending on size of dog, amount consumed, and the specific food eaten. If you are concerned, we recommend you call your veterinarian to see what they say about your specific case:

  • Avocado
  • Bread Dough
  • Chocolate (especially dark and baking chocolate)
  • Caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, etc.)
  • Alcohol/Ethanol
  • Dairy
  • Grapes and Raisins
  • Hops
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Moldy Foods
  • Onions and Garlic
  • Xylitol (candy, gum, toothpaste)
  • Seeds of most fruit (apple, almond, apricot, cherry, peaches, plums, persimmons, pear, prunes, tomatoes & similar fruit)
  • Raw Eggs
  • Nutmeg
  • Corn Cobs
  • Bones that can splinter

What Food Should Dogs Eat?

Dr Randall specifically mentions a few "human" foods that are good choices for dogs. He mentions green beans, carrots, brown rice, salmon, and turkey. If you would like to home cook your dog's meals, he suggests:

  • 1/3 green beans or carrots
  • 1/3 brown rice
  • 1/3 protein (salmon, turkey, or chicken - no bones!)

Also, a prescription type food is ideal because higher standards exist for those types of foods. Prescription type foods that you would get from your veterinarian can only have certain grades of ingredients and are better regulated to ensure quality. Brands mentioned in the video include Science Diet and Purina.

Dr David Randall author photo

Written by Dr David Randall, DVM
His father established the clinic in 1977 and the younger Dr. Randall always knew that he would follow closely in his father's footsteps. Dr. Randall graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985 and began his career at Big Cypress Animal Clinic.