Dog and cat food – the best and worst
- Apples – without seeds or core (apple seeds contain chemical compounds that are poisonous to animals)
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Watermelon – without seeds
- Frozen bananas
- Green beans
- Carrots – raw or cooked
- Sweet potato – cooked, cubed or mashed without butter or seasoning; regular potatoes are also good, but in limited amounts since they are high in sugar and can increase weight
- Squash, zucchini
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Popcorn – unsalted and unbuttered
- Catnip or cat grass
- Grapes and raisins – contain chemical compounds that are toxic to dogs
- Garlic and onions – both have chemical properties that can be toxic and even life threatening to dogs and cats
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Mushrooms – particularly wild mushrooms
- Fruits with pits, such as peaches, cherries, and plums – in some cases the pit can be toxic or can simply present a choking hazard
- Nuts – particularly macadamia nuts, which are toxic to pets
Published March 27, 2012
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