Food chart

Every answer we have checked, grouped by verdict. Print it and keep it on the fridge.

Safe in small amounts

Fine as an occasional treat, prepared the right way.

Food	For	Safe amount
Apple	Dogs	A few slices now and then, as a treat.
Banana	Dogs	A thin slice or two as a treat. It should never replace a meal.
Blueberries	Dogs	A few berries as a treat. Small dogs need fewer. Keep treats a small share of the daily food, and ask your vet before giving them every day.
Oranges	Dogs	One or two small segments as a treat, depending on your dog's size.
Pineapple	Dogs	A few small chunks now and then, as a treat. Keep treats to a small share of your dog's daily food.
Strawberries	Dogs	A few small pieces as a treat. They contain natural sugar, so keep portions small and occasional.
Watermelon	Dogs	Small cubes of the flesh, as a treat.

Some parts or amounts cause problems. Read the preparation notes first.

Food	For	Safe amount
Avocado	Dogs	Best kept rare. If you give any, a small piece of plain ripe flesh, now and then. Many vets suggest skipping it.
Tomatoes	Dogs	A small piece of ripe, plain tomato now and then.

Not safe for dogs. Call your vet or a poison hotline if your dog has eaten it.

Food	For	Safe amount
Grapes	Dogs	None. There is no known safe amount.