The Ultimate Safe & Unsafe Food Chart for Pets

Feeding your pet does not have to be confusing, but it does need to be done carefully.

Many foods we eat daily are not necessarily healthy for pets; they are only safe in moderation for pets. Knowing the difference can protect your pet from digestive trouble, toxicity, and long-term health issues.

Here is a simple breakdown for dogs, cats, and small pets.

List of Safe Human Foods You Can Give to Your Dogs

What Dogs Can Eat	What Dogs Must Not Eat
Rice	Chocolate
Boiled potato	Grapes
Curd	Raisins
Coconut water	Macadamia nuts
Carrot	Caffeine
Cucumber	Alcohol
Pumpkin	Garlic
Peas	Onion
Blueberries	Avocado
Watermelon	Lemons
Banana	Oranges
Papaya	Raw meat
Pineapple	Frozen foods
Bread	Corn, soy, artificial colouring
Peanuts	-

Feed cheese, almonds, cashews, milk, salt, tomatoes, and honey only in limited amounts.

Check a further detailed list of fruits your pet can eat.

List of Safe Human Foods You Can Give to Your Cats

What Cats Can Eat	What Cats Must Not Eat
Cooked chicken	Raw or undercooked meat
Cooked turkey	Contaminated food or water
Cooked fish (small amounts)	Food exposed to fleas
Cooked eggs	Infected prey
Organ meat (small quantity)	Unclean feeding bowls
Pumpkin	-
Sweet potato	-
Cooked oats or barley	-
Bone broth	-

Cats require protein-rich, cooked food. Raw diets increase parasite and worm risks.

List of Safe Human Foods You Can Give to Your Rabbit & Guinea Pig

What They Can Eat	What They Must Not Eat
Hay	Frozen vegetables
Grass-based pellets	Excess pellets
Romaine lettuce	Sugary foods
Parsley	Large fruit portions
Kale	Dirty or spoiled food
Fenugreek (methi)	-
Spinach (moderate)	-
Carrot tops	-
Apple (small pieces)	-
Papaya	-
Guava	-
Pomegranate	-

Fruits are treats only. Hay is the primary food source for small pets

List of Safe Human Foods You Can Give to Your Hamster

What They Can Eat	What They Cannot Eat
High-quality hamster pellets or mixFrozen vegetables	Frozen vegetables
Small amounts of hay (for chewing)	Sugary foods
Romaine lettuce	Large fruit portions
Parsley	Dirty or spoiled food
Kale (small amounts)	Excess pellets
Spinach (very limited)	Citrus fruits
Carrot tops	Raw meat
Apple (tiny pieces, seedless)	Chocolate
Papaya (rare treat)	Caffeine
Guava (seedless, small)	Alcohol
Pomegranate (1–2 seeds only)	Onion
Boiled egg (tiny portions)	Garlic
Cooked legumes	-
Mealworms (occasional protein)	-

Note: Always consult your vet before introducing any new food to your pet (cat, dog, or small animal). Not all of the foods mentioned above are suitable for every pet, and they should never replace your pet's regular meals.

General Feeding Tips for All Pets

• Always give your pet clean, fresh food and water.

• Do not feed raw meat unless your vet tells you it's safe.

• Add new foods to your pet's diet slowly, over several days.

• Give your pet measured portions instead of leaving food out all day.

• Please keep your pet's food bowls clean and use them indoors.

• Don't give your pet human snacks or processed foods.

• Change the portion size for your pet based on their age, weight, activity level, and the season.

• If you're not sure about a food, don't try it with your pet.

Food plays a significant role in your pet's digestion, immunity, energy, and long-term health. Knowing what is safe and unsafe helps you make confident, responsible choices every day.

Mr n Mrs Pet can help you understand your pet's nutritional needs so that you can feed them safely, correctly, and with complete peace of mind.