Do You Know What Foods to Avoid When Making Homemade Dog Biscuits?


Making homemade dog biscuits is a fun and healthy way to treat your dog. However, it's important to know what ingredients NOT to use. Some foods that are safe for us can be harmful and even deadly to our dogs.

The following is a list of the "top" human foods identified as being TOXIC to dogs:

Alcoholic beverages
Avocado
Chocolate
Coffee/coffee grounds
Fatty Foods
Garlic
Grapes/raisins
Macadamia nuts
Moldy or spoiled foods
Onions
Poultry Bones
Raw eggs
Raw meats
Salt and salty foods
Tea
Tomato leaves, stems, and unripe fruit
Yeast dough
Xylitol (sweetener often found in chewing gum, candy and breath fresheners)

NOTE: This is not intended to be an all inclusive list. There are other foods that may be harmful to your dog. Please contact your veterinarian with any questions about your dog and food safety.

Visit our dog treat ingredients page to learn about some of the ingredients we commonly use in making homemade dog treats. For more detailed information about the ingredients to avoid visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

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