Foods Dogs Should Never Eat
Last reviewed October 2026
These foods are listed as toxic to dogs in our data. The list updates itself whenever we add new items.
If your dog ate any of them, call your vet or a pet poison control line, even if your dog seems fine.
Top 10 to know
- ChocolateCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- XylitolCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GrapesCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- RaisinsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- OnionsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GarlicCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Macadamia NutsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- AlcoholCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Raw Bread DoughCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Cooked bonesCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
All foods toxic to dogs
- AlcoholCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Black WalnutsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- CherriesCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- ChocolateCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- CoffeeCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Cooked bonesCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Energy drinksCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GarlicCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GrapesCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GravyCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Green onionsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GumCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Gummy candyCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Toxic
- Halloween candyCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- HopsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- LeeksCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Macadamia NutsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- NutmegCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- OnionsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- RaisinsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Raw Bread DoughCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- SaltCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- ShallotsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Star fruitCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- StuffingCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- TeaCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Vanilla extractCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Wild MushroomsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- XylitolCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
Frequently asked questions
What is the most dangerous food for dogs?
Xylitol, chocolate (especially dark), grapes and raisins are among the most serious. Call your vet right away if your dog ate any of them.
Can a small amount of grapes hurt a dog?
Yes. Some dogs react to small amounts and it's not possible to predict which ones. Call your vet.
Should I make my dog vomit?
Only if a vet tells you to. Some substances cause more harm coming back up.
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