Ingredients by Category
The same database as our A–Z guide, grouped by food type. Useful when you're planning a recipe rather than checking one specific food.
Fruit
- ApplesSeeds contain cyanogenic compounds; the core can be a choking or obstruction hazardSAFE
- AvocadoThe pit as a choking and blockage hazard, plus fat and guacamole ingredientsAVOID
- BananaHigh natural sugar; peel is hard to digestSAFE
- BlackberriesFibre and digestive upset if overfedSAFE
- BlueberriesToo many at once can cause digestive upsetSAFE
- CantaloupeRind and natural sugarSAFE
- CherriesPits, stems and leaves — choking and cyanogenic compoundsAVOID
- GrapesAssociated with acute kidney injury in dogsTOXIC
- MangoPit is a choking and obstruction hazard; high natural sugarSAFE
- OrangesAcidity, sugar, and the peel causing digestive troubleLIMIT
- PeachesThe stone (choking, blockage, cyanide) and high sugarLIMIT
- PearsSeeds and core, plus natural sugarSAFE
- PineappleTough parts and natural sugarSAFE
- RaisinsAssociated with acute kidney injury in dogsTOXIC
- RaspberriesFibre and trace natural xylitol if large amounts are eatenSAFE
- StrawberriesNatural sugar and digestive upset if overfedSAFE
- WatermelonRind and seeds can cause blockages or upsetSAFE
Vegetables
- BroccoliFlorets can irritate the gut in larger amounts; tough stalksLIMIT
- CarrotsChoking risk if pieces are too large or too hardSAFE
- CeleryStringy texture and choking on long stalksSAFE
- CornCorn cobs causing intestinal blockageLIMIT
- CucumberChoking risk from large pieces; upset stomach if overfedSAFE
- Green BeansAdded salt, butter and seasonings in prepared beansSAFE
- OnionsAllium compounds can damage red blood cellsTOXIC
- PeasAdded salt in tinned peas; pods can be awkward for small dogsSAFE
- PumpkinSpiced or sweetened products; too much fibre at onceSAFE
- SpinachHigh oxalate content, especially for kidney or stone-prone dogsLIMIT
- Sweet PotatoStarch and calories; raw pieces are a choking riskSAFE
- TomatoesGreen parts and unripe fruit; onion and garlic in prepared productsLIMIT
- ZucchiniChoking on large chunks; seasoned or oily preparationsSAFE