Foods That Are Safe for Dogs to Eat (and Some That Aren’t)

Dogs love when you share your food with them. But should you? You might think it’s safe to feed dogs the same foods humans eat, but you could be making a serious mistake that could put your dog’s life in jeopardy…

Can Dogs Eat Raw Meat and Fish?

Raw meat and fish contain bacteria that give dogs food poisoning. In fact, some fish host a parasite that causes salmon poisoning disease or fish disease. But cooked fish and meat are perfectly OK because cooking destroys bacteria and parasites.

Can Dogs Eat Turkey?

You can share your Thanksgiving turkey with your pooch just as long as you remove all the excess skin and the bones and avoid covering it in garlic. Garlic is toxic to dogs. Other than that, it’s gobble time.

Can Dogs Eat Onions and Garlic?

Powdered, dehydrated, raw or cooked onions and garlic are a huge no-no for dogs. They kill red blood cells, which causes anemia. Your pooch may be disappointed, but you have a good excuse for not sharing those onion rings.

Can Dogs Eat Tuna?

In small amounts, tuna is safe for dogs to eat. It contains omega- 3, which is good for your dog’s heart and eyes. But it also contains tiny amounts of mercury, so don’t go cray-cray with the tuna.