Reliable guidance for dog food safety

Fresh blueberries are a common safe treat. Serve plain, in moderation, and wash first.

Raw or cooked carrot is a common crunchy snack. Cut into size-appropriate pieces so large chunks are not swallowed whole.

Peeled or unpeeled cucumber flesh is a low-calorie, high-water snack. Skip pickles: they are salty and often seasoned with onion or garlic.

Plain green beans, raw or cooked, are a frequent low-calorie snack. Avoid salted, buttered, or onion-seasoned recipes.

Plain cooked oatmeal is generally acceptable. Instant packets often contain sugar, raisins, xylitol, or spices that are not safe.

Plain cooked pasta in a small amount is commonly treated as acceptable. Sauces often contain onion, garlic, salt, and fat.

Plain cooked pumpkin or unsweetened canned pumpkin is a common bland-diet extra. Pie filling is not the same product: it is sweetened and spiced.

Plain cooked white rice is a staple bland carbohydrate. Do not add onion, garlic, butter, or broth with alliums.

Plain cooked sweet potato is a common digestible carbohydrate. Raw chunks are hard to chew; candied or marshmallow versions add sugar and unsafe extras.