Wondering if your dog can eat something? Type it below for a quick safe / caution / avoid answer, with the desi foods (roti, curd, paneer and more) most checkers miss. For the full guide, see human foods for dogs. Always confirm with your vet for your own dog.
🦴 Can my dog eat this?
Type a food to see if it is safe, needs caution, or is a hard no.
How to use the checker
Type any food into the box above. The checker tells you whether it's generally safe, needs caution, or is one to avoid, with a one-line reason. Where a food has a full guide, tap “Read more” for safe portions and how to serve it. When in doubt, your vet is the final word.
Foods dogs can safely eat (in moderation)
Plenty of everyday Indian foods are fine as occasional treats: plain rice, roti, cooked eggs, plain curd, banana, watermelon (no seeds), mango (no pit), coconut, plain peanuts and makhana. See the full list in our human foods for dogs guide.
Foods that are toxic to dogs (never feed)
Some foods are dangerous even in small amounts. Never give your dog chocolate, grapes, raisins, onion, garlic or xylitol (a sweetener in sugar-free gum and some peanut butters), and keep macadamia nuts, caffeine, coffee and alcohol away too. Indian spice mixes like garam masala are best avoided, since they usually contain onion and garlic.
Can my dog eat...? FAQs
Can dogs eat chocolate? No. Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs. Keep it well out of reach.
Can dogs eat grapes? No. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure, even in tiny amounts.
Can dogs eat banana? Yes, in moderation. Bananas are a safe occasional treat but high in sugar. More on bananas for dogs.
What should I do if my dog ate something toxic? Call your vet or a pet poison helpline straight away with the food, the amount and the time eaten. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.