Foods Toxic to Dogs

While feeding real foods to dogs can provide valuable nutrients and increase health and the pleasure of eating it's important to know which foods to avoid. Some foods can be dangerous and even toxic if consumed by the dog.

These foods should never be fed to any dog:

• Alcohol
  
• Apple seeds
• Apricot pits
• Avocados
• Bones
• Caffeine
  
• Cherry pits
• Chocolate
• Candy/Gum (containing the sweetener Xylitol)
• Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans)
• Garlic
  
• Grapes
• Hops (used in home beer brewing)
• Macadamia nuts
• Moldy foods
• Mushroom plants
• Mustard seeds
• Onions and onion powder
• Peach pits
• Potato leaves and stems (green parts)
• Raisins
• Rhubarb leaves
• Salt
• Tea (caffeine)
• Tomato leaves and stems (green parts)
• Walnuts
• Xylitol ( found in candy and gum)
  
• Yeast Dough

This list was compiled from several sources including the ASPCA and The Humane Society of the United States. This list may not be a complete list of all the foods that can be harmful to a dog as each dog is an individual and may react differently. If you have any questions consult your veterinarian or a veterinary nutritionist.

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/people-foods.html
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/foods_poisonous_to_pets.html

Be cautious if you purchase any canine cookbooks as some of them do include ingredients from this list. I have seen them include raisins which are toxic to dogs. I have seen them include onions or avocado both of which are on the above list. Please do your research on foods that can be harmful to dogs. If you purchase any cookbooks make sure to avoid adding any ingredients that could be harmful.