Chocolate, cocoa, coffee and caffeine
Methylxanthines can affect the heart and nervous system. Contact a veterinarian promptly.
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Foods Toxic to Dogs
Search common food hazards for dogs. If your dog has eaten a suspected toxin, call a veterinarian promptly. Do not wait for symptoms or use this list to rule out poisoning.
Onions, garlic, leeks and chives
Allium ingredients, including powders and cooked foods, can damage red blood cells.
Alcohol and raw yeast dough
Alcohol poisoning and expanding dough can cause a life-threatening emergency.
Grapes and raisins
Can cause kidney damage in dogs. Risk in cats is less established; avoid feeding and ask a veterinarian about any exposure.
Xylitol / birch sugar
Can cause severe low blood sugar and liver injury in dogs. Cat-specific risk differs; never assume a sweetened product is safe.
Macadamia nuts
Can cause weakness and other poisoning signs in dogs. Avoid feeding to cats too; ask a veterinarian about mixed foods.
Excess salt
High salt exposure can cause dangerous electrolyte disturbances.
Raw meat, eggs and bones
May carry pathogens; bones may cause choking or internal injury. This is a hazard warning, not a claim that all these foods contain a toxin.
If exposure is suspected, contact your veterinarian or an animal poison service. Some poison hotlines charge a consultation fee. Do not induce vomiting unless specifically instructed.
References: AAHA dog vaccination guidance, AAHA/AAFP cat vaccination guidance, AAHA feeding plans, ASPCA food hazards. Age conversions are rough illustrative comparisons, not a validated biological-age calculation.
Frequently asked questions
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Does this replace advice from a veterinarian?
No. Results are general guidance, not diagnosis, treatment or personalized medical advice. Your veterinarian should confirm feeding and vaccination plans.
Does no match mean a food is safe?
No. An unlisted food is not confirmed safe. Call your veterinarian about any suspected exposure; never induce vomiting unless specifically instructed.