Foods that can poison or injure dogs
Ordered by how bad an emergency each one is. If your dog ate any of these, don't wait for symptoms ā call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (US): (888) 426-4435 (a fee may apply) · Pet Poison Helpline (US/CA): (855) 764-7661 (a fee applies)
| Food | Verdict | Urgency | First sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Chocolate | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Beer | Toxic | Emergency risk | drunken gait (ataxia)ā¦ |
| Chewing Gum | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Chocolate | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Cocoa Powder | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Coffee | Toxic | Emergency risk | restlessnessā¦ |
| Dark Chocolate | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Grape Juice | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Grapes | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Green Grapes | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Liquor | Toxic | Emergency risk | drunken gaitā¦ |
| Onion Powder | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Raisins | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Raw Salmon | Toxic | Emergency risk | feverā¦ |
| Red Grapes | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Star Fruit | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Sugar-Free Gum | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Sultanas | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Vodka | Toxic | Emergency risk | drunken gaitā¦ |
| Xylitol | Toxic | Emergency risk | vomitingā¦ |
| Beef Bones | Unsafe | Call a vet within hours | tooth fractureā¦ |
| Black Walnuts | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | tremorsā¦ |
| Brownies | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Cherry Pits | Unsafe | Call a vet within hours | obstruction: retchingā¦ |
| Chicken Bones | Unsafe | Call a vet within hours | retchingā¦ |
| Chives | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | same as onionā¦ |
| Chocolate Chip Cookies | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Chocolate Chips | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Corn on the Cob | Unsafe | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Energy Drinks | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | restlessnessā¦ |
| Garlic | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | same as onion: lethargyā¦ |
| Garlic Powder | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Green Onions | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Green Tomatoes | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | GI upsetā¦ |
| Iced Coffee | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | restlessnessā¦ |
| Leeks | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| M&Ms | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Macadamia Nuts | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | weakness (esp. hind legs)ā¦ |
| Mango Pit | Unsafe | Call a vet within hours | retchingā¦ |
| Milk Chocolate | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Nutella | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Nutmeg | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | tremorsā¦ |
| Onion | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Peach Pits | Unsafe | Call a vet within hours | retchingā¦ |
| Peanut Butter Cups | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Raw Bread Dough | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | distended abdomenā¦ |
| Raw Chicken | Unsafe | Call a vet within hours | diarrheaā¦ |
| Raw Potato | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | lethargyā¦ |
| Red Onion | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Salt | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Shallots | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | vomitingā¦ |
| Tea | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | restlessnessā¦ |
| Wine | Toxic | Call a vet within hours | drunken gaitā¦ |