Category: Food & Diet Safety

No. Dogs should never eat onion in any form. Raw, cooked, powdered, or dried, onion contains compounds that damage a dog’s red blood cells and can lead to a dangerous type of anemia. Even cooking the onion first does not make it safe. There is no amount that vets consider truly risk-free. Veterinary advice disclaimer: […]

There is no single “best” dog food for skin allergies. The right food depends on what is actually triggering your dog’s reaction. Right now, the most trusted starting point is a vet-guided elimination trial using a hydrolyzed protein or a single novel protein food, fed for 8 to 12 weeks with nothing else mixed in. […]

No, dogs should not eat banana peels, or banana skin. But here’s the good news: banana peels are not poisonous to dogs. That might sound confusing. Something can be non-toxic and still not be safe to eat. Banana peels are tough and full of fiber, which makes them hard for a dog’s stomach to break […]

Yes, dogs can eat turkey meat. Plain, fully cooked, boneless, skinless turkey with no seasoning is safe for most dogs in small amounts. Turkey skin, bones, gravy, and seasoned cuts are not safe and can cause real harm, from choking to an upset stomach. Maybe your dog just grabbed a piece off the counter. Maybe […]

Watermelon rind is not something you should feed your dog on purpose. The pink, juicy flesh is safe and even healthy in small amounts, but the rind is a different story. It is tough, hard to digest, and can be a choking hazard. In worse cases, it can cause a blockage in your dog’s gut. […]

Plain sugar marshmallows are not highly toxic to dogs. A small bite of a regular marshmallow is unlikely to cause serious harm. But marshmallows made with xylitol are a different story entirely. Xylitol triggers a fast, dangerous insulin spike in dogs that can lead to low blood sugar, seizures, and even liver damage. A quick […]

No, dogs should not eat almonds. The ASPCA says sweet almonds are not toxic, but vets still advise against them. Dog ate one or two plain almonds? Monitor closely. Small dog, more than a few, or coated almonds? Call your vet, ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Veterinary […]

Yes, dogs can have shrimp. It’s safe in small amounts as long as it’s fully cooked, peeled, and completely plain. That means no shell, no tail, and no garlic, onion, butter, or cocktail sauce. Treats like shrimp should stay under 10% of your dog’s daily food intake. Raw shrimp is never safe for dogs. Worried […]

Yes. Blueberries are safe for dogs and good for them too, as long as you feed them the right way. Unlike grapes or cherries, blueberries have no known toxins that harm dogs. Vets consider them one of the safer fruits you can share with your pup. Here’s the fast version before we get into details: […]

Yes, the inside flesh of an avocado is generally safe for dogs in small amounts. Pet Poison Helpline classifies avocado flesh as non-toxic to dogs and cats. The real danger is the pit, which can cause a serious blockage in your dog’s gut. So if your dog just licked or nibbled some plain avocado flesh, […]