What Human Food Can Dogs Eat?
6 Nov 2026 · Dogs · 5 min read
Medical draft · pending veterinary review
Usually safe in small amounts
- Plain cooked chicken or fish (no bones)
- Plain rice
- Carrot, cucumber, pumpkin
- Blueberries, apple (no seeds), banana, watermelon (no seeds)
Never feed
- Grapes and raisins
- Chocolate, coffee, tea
- Onion, garlic, chives
- Xylitol (sugar-free gum, some peanut butters)
- Macadamia nuts
- Alcohol
- Cooked bones and fatty scraps
If your dog eats a toxic food, contact a vet immediately.
A complete, balanced dog food should provide most nutrition; human food should only be an occasional extra.
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Disclaimer: this article is for general information only and is not a substitute for a veterinary examination.