Manchester Terrier Association


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Safe foods for dogs

Ingredients and foods that are dog-friendly


Here is a list of ingredients and foods that are generally safe for dogs to eat. However, you should always check with a veterinary professional if you have any concerns regarding your dog’s dietary health or possible food sensitivities or intolerances.


 

Grains, nuts and seeds

  • Alfalfa
  • Arrowroot (in v small amounts)
  • Baking soda (in small amounts)
  • Baking powder (in small amounts)
  • Barley
  • Buckwheat (GF)
  • Cashew nuts (in small amounts)
  • Chia
  • Flax seed
  • Flour (non-bleached)
  • Flour (gluten free)
  • Linseed
  • Peanuts (in small amounts)
  • Rice flour (GF)

 

Fats

  • Coconut oil (in small amounts)
  • Coconut milk
  • Olive oil (in small amounts)
  • Vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed)

 

Dairy

  • Cheddar cheese (lactose free)
  • Cottage cheese (lactose free)
  • Cream cheese (lactose free)
  • Milk (lactose free)

 

Protein

  • Bacon (uncured)
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Eggs
  • Liver
  • Salmon (not the skin)

 

Sugars and carbohydrates

  • Honey (preferably raw)
  • Molasses (blackstrap molasses)
  • Oats
  • Potato starch

 

Herbs, spices and flavourings

  • Basil
  • Carob
  • Ginger
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Turmeric
  • Vanilla (only if alcohol free and in v small amounts)

 

Vegetables and fruits

  • Apple
  • Apricot
  • Banana
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cranberries
  • Cucumber Green beans
  • Iceberg lettuce (in v small amounts)
  • Kale (in small amounts)
  • Mango
  • Marrow, courgettes and Zucchini
  • Melon (cantaloupe, watermelon)
  • Orange
  • Pear
  • Peas
  • Peppers (any colour)
  • Pineapple
  • Pumpkin
  • Raspberries
  • Spinach
  • Strawberries
  • Sweet potato
  • Watercress
  • Watermelon