Can my pet eat this?

Grapes and raisins

Dangerous, avoid

In dogs, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure even in small amounts (ASPCA). Published guidance focuses on dogs; if a cat ate any, call your vet.

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Chocolate and cocoa

Dangerous, avoid

Chocolate, coffee and caffeine contain methylxanthines. Darker chocolate and cocoa powder are more dangerous (ASPCA).

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Onion, garlic and leek

Dangerous, avoid

Allium plants (onion, garlic, chives, leek) can damage red blood cells. Cats are more susceptible; dogs are also at risk (ASPCA).

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Xylitol (sweetener)

Dangerous, avoid

Xylitol in gum, candy and baked goods can cause a sharp drop in blood sugar and liver damage in dogs (ASPCA). Evidence for cats is limited; still avoid sharing.

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Cooked chicken (plain)

Generally safe

Plain cooked chicken without bones, seasoning, onion or garlic is a common safe treat. Raw chicken can carry bacteria (ASPCA).

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Carrot

Generally safe

Carrot is not on the ASPCA people-foods-to-avoid list. Offer in small pieces to reduce choking risk.

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Sample entries for the prototype. The real list uses the BioVet veterinary dataset (CC BY 4.0) and ASPCA facts. If your pet ate something dangerous, call your vet or a pet poison line now.

Pets steal snacks. Before you share grapes, chocolate, cheese or chicken, check whether it is safe, risky or toxic for dogs and cats. We only list foods we can back with published sources such as the ASPCA Animal Poison Control people-foods list. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice — if your pet already ate something dangerous, call your vet or a poison hotline now.

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