June 30, 2022 Alex Cochran

Foods that can be poisonous to pets!

Can you feed your dog human food instead of pet food? Yes, but with some important exceptions—read this list to figure out which snacks aren't safe to share

If you find yourself wondering, "What human food can my dog not eat?" while trying to resist your pet's begging face, be sure to check this list! While you can feed your dog some human food, certain things can actually be very dangerous for pets. The list below highlights some of the most common foods that can be dangerous to animals. (list provided by The Humane Society of the United States)

This is not an exhaustive list; any decision to provide your pet with food not specifically intended for animals should be discussed with your pet’s veterinarian. You should alway try to feed your pet safe, limited ingredient treats!

The following foods may be dangerous to your pet:

Alcoholic beverages
Apple seeds
Apricot pits
Avocados
Cherry pits
Candy (particularly chocolate—which is toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets—and any candy containing the toxic sweetener Xylitol)
Chives
Coffee (grounds, beans, and chocolate-covered espresso beans)
Garlic
Grapes
Gum (can cause blockages and sugar-free gums may contain the toxic sweetener Xylitol)
Hops (used in home beer brewing)
Macadamia nuts
Moldy foods
Mushroom plants
Mustard seeds
Onions, onion powder and onion flakes
Peach pits
Potato leaves and stems (green parts)
Raisins
Rhubarb leaves
Salt
Tea (because it contains caffeine)
Tomato leaves and stems (green parts)
Walnuts
Xylitol (artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets)
Yeast dough

When in doubt, don't feed an item to your pet! Give them a healthy, safe, tasty, GOURMET treat from Al's pals. Try our Crunch Hearts for Dogs or for Cats, try our Buddy Biscuits.