Foods that dogs should NOT eat

[soxgrl09]

Hey everyone, we are the proud parents of a new puppy and since we are new at this I was hoping to compile a list of what foods dogs should definitely NOT be eating! Thanks in advance for all your help :)

[rannmiller]

Pedigree
Nutro
Science Diet
Iams/Eukanuba
Royal Canin
Bil Jac
Authority
Purina anything
Beneful
Corn
Wheat
Soy
Onions
Raisins
Grapes
Chocolate
Caffeine
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Glutens

ETA: and dog food in general

[soxgrl09]

Wow, thanks rannmiller that's quite a list, and I see that fruits and vegetables are included in the list but I thought that carrot sticks were o.k.? Not?

[SubMariner]

Pedigree
Nutro
Science Diet
Iams/Eukanuba
Royal Canin
Bil Jac
Authority
Purina anything
Beneful
Corn
Wheat
Soy
Onions
Raisins
Grapes
Chocolate
Caffeine
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Glutens

ETA: and dog food in general

This is a mix of foods that are definitely NOT good for dogs ( chocolate) vs ones that you don't personally like to give your dogs (vegetables).

Methinks your Raw Fed/Prey Diet bias is showing.

[whiteleo]

Vegetables as occasional treats will not hurt your dog, they have no nutritional value for them but my dogs like pieces of apple, carrots and green beans.

[rannmiller]

This is a mix of foods that are definitely NOT good for dogs ( chocolate) vs ones that you don't personally like to give your dogs (vegetables).

Methinks your Raw Fed/Prey Diet bias is showing.

I guess you could call biological facts a raw fed bias
But yes, it is always showing!

I suppose I could say that IMO these are foods that should NOT be fed to carnivores/dogs and are things I would NEVER feed to my dogs.

I know there are millions of people in the country who would disagree about all the dog food brands I put on there as well, but I bet you agree with me on those, so who's to say what's fact and what's opinion?

PS - this isn't the raw or kibble section so I think my list is perfectly acceptable and appropriate here. If you disagree, post your own list! The point of this forum is for people to post their knowledge, advice, and opinions here to help others. Just because I responded first doesn't mean no one else is allowed to reply with their own list. In fact, I encourage it!

[rannmiller]

Wow, thanks rannmiller that's quite a list, and I see that fruits and vegetables are included in the list but I thought that carrot sticks were o.k.? Not?

And as whiteleo said, you can feed those things to your dog, just don't expect them to get anything out of them. By far, not everything I eat is "necessary" or "good for me" or even part of a natural human diet, but that doesn't always keep me from eating it!

[SubMariner]

Vegetables as occasional treats will not hurt your dog, they have no nutritional value for them but my dogs like pieces of apple, carrots and green beans.

We also found carrots were good to keep the dog from chewing on things he shouldn't... like furniture! He especially likes the big ones that he can put in between his paws & gnaw. Or stealing the one that I'm eating. <lol>

[claybuster]

Hey everyone, we are the proud parents of a new puppy and since we are new at this I was hoping to compile a list of what foods dogs should definitely NOT be eating! Thanks in advance for all your help :)

I would try to avoid any products that contain any of following ingredients: soybeans, beet pulp, sorghum, tomato pomace, alfalfa, peas, beans, oats, potatoes, garlic, and yucca. If you can escape those 11 ingredients, you're off to a good start. I would not avoid products that contain by-product meals. Despite what you may read, they are actually very beneficial and help supply much needed animal source proteins into the diet.

Best of luck with the new puppy!

[malluver1005]

I agree with the list of kibble and the other things. Looks good to me:):)

I disagree with the fruits and veggies being on the list:(:(

Before I began raw, I gave my dog fish and veggies for dinner. And about 1 apple per day. He's never had any problems whatsoever and his health is top notch because he's had bloodwork and exams done. For him to be this healthy, I think there ought to be some nutritional value...