Toxic Foods Checker – Dog & Cat Poisonous Foods Guide
Use our free toxic foods checker to identify dangerous foods for your dog or cat. Our dog toxic foods checker and cat toxic foods checker help you learn about symptoms, severity, and emergency actions to keep your pet safe from poisonous foods.
Emergency Information
If your pet has ingested a toxic food, seek immediate veterinary care. Do not wait for symptoms.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
Toxic Foods for Dogs
How Toxic Foods Checker Works
Our toxic foods checker provides information about foods that are dangerous to dogs and cats. The tool includes severity ratings (high, moderate, low), symptoms to watch for, and emergency actions to take if your pet has ingested a toxic food. This database helps you quickly identify potentially dangerous foods and understand the risks.
Common Toxic Foods
Common toxic foods for dogs include chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, xylitol, alcohol, and caffeine. For cats, toxic foods include chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, raw fish, and excessive tuna. Even small amounts of some foods can be dangerous, so it's important to be aware of what foods are safe for your pet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What foods are toxic to dogs?
Common toxic foods for dogs include chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions and garlic, xylitol (found in sugar-free products), alcohol, caffeine, macadamia nuts, cooked bones, and many others. Even small amounts of some foods can be dangerous. When in doubt, consult your veterinarian before feeding any human food to your dog.
What foods are toxic to cats?
Toxic foods for cats include chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions and garlic, xylitol, alcohol, caffeine, raw fish (can cause thiamine deficiency), raw eggs, bones, and excessive tuna. Cats are also more sensitive to certain toxins than dogs. Always consult your veterinarian before feeding human food to your cat.
What should I do if my pet ate something toxic?
If your pet has ingested a toxic food, seek immediate veterinary care. Do not wait for symptoms to appear. Contact your veterinarian or animal poison control center (ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 888-426-4435) immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless specifically instructed by a veterinarian, as this can sometimes make the situation worse.
Related Tools & Resources
Note: This list is not exhaustive. When in doubt, consult your veterinarian before feeding any human food to your pet. Keep emergency contact numbers easily accessible.