Foods that are toxic to dogs.
These aren't allergies — they're genuinely poisonous, and reactions can be fast. Keep every one of these out of reach, and know what to do if your dog gets to one anyway.
- Take it away and note what it ate, roughly how much, and when.
- Don’t wait for symptoms — and don’t make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Call your vet, an emergency clinic, or a pet poison line straight away.
- Keep the packaging or plant to hand so they can judge the dose.
US lines — a consultation fee may apply. Outside the US, call your local vet or emergency clinic. This guide doesn't replace professional advice.
- Cooked bonesNever feed
Splinter into sharp shards that can pierce the gut — never feed cooked bones.
Meat & Poultry - Raw fishNever feed
Risks parasites and 'salmon poisoning' — always cook fish for dogs.
Fish & Seafood - Raw bread doughNever feed
Rises in the warm stomach and ferments into alcohol — a true emergency.
Grains & Gluten - CherriesNever feed
Pits contain cyanide and can obstruct the gut — skip entirely.
Fruits - Grapes, raisins & currantsNever feed
Can cause sudden kidney failure even in tiny amounts. Never feed.
Fruits - Onion & garlicNever feed
Damage red blood cells and cause anaemia — toxic in any form, even powder.
Vegetables - Corn on the cobNever feed
The cob is a classic gut-obstruction emergency — never give the cob.
Vegetables - RhubarbNever feed
Leaves and stalks contain oxalates that can damage the kidneys.
Vegetables - Wild mushroomsNever feed
Some are deadly and hard to identify — never let a dog forage.
Vegetables - Xylitol (sweetener)Never feed
In sugar-free gum, some peanut butters and baked goods — causes a blood-sugar crash and liver failure.
Additives & Extras - ChocolateNever feed
Theobromine is toxic to dogs; darker chocolate is worse.
Additives & Extras - Macadamia nutsNever feed
Cause weakness, tremors and vomiting — even just a few.
Additives & Extras - Caffeine & alcoholNever feed
Both are dangerous to dogs — keep them well out of reach.
Additives & Extras - NutmegNever feed
Contains myristicin — larger amounts cause tremors and seizures.
Additives & Extras - Blue cheeseNever feed
Mould-ripened cheeses (blue, Roquefort) contain roquefortine — can trigger tremors.
Additives & Extras
Most poisonings are a stray treat.
The same habit that protects an elimination trial protects against this: check before you give. ThePawcess lets you scan a treat or chew and asks “safe for my dog?” before it reaches the bowl.