Can dogs eat apples? Yes. Fresh apple flesh and skin are safe for most healthy dogs, but the seeds, core, stem and leaves must come off first. Apples are low in fat and calories, so they are one of the easier human foods to share. Most problems come from how they are served: a whole … Read more

Can dogs eat watermelon? Yes. Most healthy dogs can eat plain, seedless watermelon flesh in small amounts, and plenty of them love it. The rind and the hard black seeds are the parts that cause trouble, and portion size matters more with this fruit than most owners expect. Watermelon is about 91% water, so a … Read more

Can dogs eat bananas? Yes. Plain, peeled banana is safe for most healthy dogs in small amounts. Serve a few thin slices, never the peel, and count them inside the 10% of daily calories allowed for treats. Diabetic dogs should skip it. Bananas are not toxic to dogs, unlike grapes and raisins, which puts them … Read more

Can dogs eat strawberries? Yes. Fresh or plain frozen strawberries are safe for most dogs in small, sliced portions, and the ASPCA lists the plant as non-toxic. Problems come from gulped whole berries and from strawberry products made with syrup, chocolate, or xylitol. The sections below cover serving sizes by weight, what one berry contains, … Read more

Can Dogs Eat Human Food? Understanding Safe Snacks While a consistent, nutritionally balanced dog food should make up the bulk of your pup’s diet, many human foods are perfectly safe – and even healthy – for dogs to enjoy as occasional treats. However, it’s critical to know which people foods are toxic to avoid an … Read more