I have been making my own dog food and dog treats for a long time, and I love being able to control what goes into my shopping cart and my dog’s bowl. I will post recipes another time, but I thought my Quick Reference List for Dog Foods might be handy. I keep a small version of this posted on my refrigerator door, so if there is something in the kitchen that might appeal to the Canine Americans in the house, anyone can do a quick check to see if it is ok to share.
A List of Good and Bad Foods for Dogs
Good Dog Foods:
Apple
Asparagus
Bananas
Beets
Blueberries
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots. Raw
Cantaloupe
Catnip or cat grass
Cheese (sm. amts)
Cooked chicken
Eggs
Green Beans
Leafy Greens
Green Peas
Oatmeal
Peanut Butter
Popcorn (unsalted)
Pumpkin
Salmon
Spinach
Sweet Potato
Watermelon
Yogurt
Zucchini
Bad Foods
Alcohol
Avocado
Chocolate
Garlic and onions
Cooked bones
Dairy
Fruits with pits, such as peaches,
cherries, and plums
Grapes and raisins
Macadamia Nuts
Moldy Food
Mushrooms
Raw eggs
Salt
Tomatoes
Yeast
Xylitol