- Alcoholic Beverages
- Baby Food
- Bones (from fish, poultry, or other meat)
- Cat Food
- Caffeinated Products (like chocolate, coffee, or tea)
- Fat Trimmings
- Grapes or Raisins
- Macadamia Nuts
- Marijuana
- Milk and Other Dairy Products – opt instead for lactose-free milk products for pets.
- Moldy/Spoiled Food, Garbage
- Mushrooms
- Onions and Garlic (raw, cooked, or powder)
- Fruit Pits (peaches, plums, etc.)
- Potato, Rhubarb, and Tomato Leaves, as well as Potato and Tomato Stems
- Raw Eggs
- Raw Fish
- Salt
- Sugary Foods
- Tobacco
- Yeast Dough
- Xylitol (artificial sweetener)

Everyday Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog
We’ve all been told of the danger of feeding table scraps to our pets. Yet some dog owners find it hard to say no when their beloved (and adorable) pet begs for a handout. It’s important to note, however, that dogs and humans have different metabolisms, and some foods that are perfectly safe for us to eat can be downright dangerous if consumed by man’s best friend. Here is a list from your Toronto veterinarian of some of the more common foods to avoid feeding your four-legged companion.