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Knowledge & guides
No, onions are toxic to dogs, whether raw, cooked, dried or powdered. They damage red blood cells, and signs often appear only days later.
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Yes, courgette is non-toxic to dogs, raw or cooked. It is low in calories and well tolerated when served plain rather than in a...
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Ripe, red tomatoes are not toxic to dogs. Green tomatoes, leaves and stems, however, contain solanine and should not be eaten.
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Yes, cooked sweet potato without the skin makes a good snack for dogs. Raw sweet potato disagrees with them, and it is not suitable...
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Yes, but only a little and occasionally. Spinach is non-toxic to dogs but contains plenty of oxalic acid. Dogs with bladder stones should not...
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Asparagus spears are not toxic to dogs and are easier to chew when cooked. Garden foliage and berries are off limits, and butter or...
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Yes, celery is a safe, low-calorie snack. Wash it and cut it into small pieces, as the fibres could otherwise get stuck in the...
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Yes, plain leaves such as iceberg, romaine or rocket are safe for dogs. However, dressed salad from your plate is not suitable.
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Yes, beetroot is not toxic to dogs. It makes a good snack in small amounts, but dogs with oxalate stones should avoid it.
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Yes, Brussels sprouts are not toxic to dogs. Cooked, chopped and served in small amounts, they are fine, but too many cause considerable wind.
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Best avoided: rhubarb leaves contain soluble oxalates and can damage the kidneys. Sources disagree about the stalks.
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Wild mushrooms are dangerous for dogs and always constitute an emergency. Shop-bought edible mushrooms are usually safe plain, but not prepared with onions or...
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