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What can dogs eat?

What’s fine in small amounts, what doesn’t belong in the bowl and what’s toxic. Every answer has a source, and treats come with the right amount.

Toxic

Even small amounts can be dangerous. If your pet ate some, call your vet or an emergency clinic right away.

Life-threatening

Not a poison, but deadly. If your pet ate some, call your vet right away.

Better not

Not toxic, but it doesn’t belong in the bowl.

Only a little

Only a little, and prepared the right way.

Yes, in small amounts

Fine as a small extra. All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories.

Questions

Which foods are toxic to dogs?

For example grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, leeks, chocolate, xylitol and alcohol. If your dog ate some, call your vet or an emergency vet clinic right away.

How many treats can my dog have a day?

All treats and chews together: at most 10% of daily calories. The rest comes from the main food. Each page shows how much that is in grams and ounces.

What do I do if my dog ate something toxic?

Call your vet or an emergency vet clinic right away, even if your dog seems fine. Don’t make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.