Pet Food Safety Checker
Type any food. Get an instant vet-reviewed verdict — safe, caution, or dangerous — for your dog or cat.
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Pet ate something dangerous?
Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 right away. Don't wait for symptoms.
How the food safety checker works
Our database contains every common food humans eat — fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, grains, sweets, herbs, and prepared foods — with a species-specific verdict for both dogs and cats. Each entry is sourced from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Merck Veterinary Manual, and the American Kennel Club's canine health resources.
Verdict colors explained
- Green (Safe): No known toxicity in normal serving sizes. Some foods are still better as occasional treats.
- Yellow (Caution): Generally not toxic, but problematic — choking risk, high fat, allergens, or only safe in tiny amounts.
- Red (Dangerous): Known toxic to your pet. Call poison control immediately if your pet ate any.
Top foods pets should never eat
- Dogs: Chocolate, grapes/raisins, onions/garlic, xylitol (sugar substitute), macadamia nuts, alcohol, coffee.
- Cats: Onions/garlic, lilies (any part), chocolate, raw fish (long-term), dog food (long-term), milk, raw bread dough.