Can dogs eat tarragon? Maybe you’ve wondered if you could share a taste with your dog while chopping up a bunch of this herb to add to a meal. The short answer is no, dogs can’t eat tarragon safely. In fact, tarragon is one of a number of herbs that are actually considered by the ASPCA to be toxic for dogs to consume.
Can dogs have balsamic vinegar? Maybe you’ve wondered if your dog could have a taste while adding some tangy balsamic vinegar to a salad dressing. If humans can have balsamic vinegar, can pups safely have it too?
Determining whether dogs can eat guacamole can be confusing due to conflicting information online. Some sources warn against giving dogs any guacamole because avocados contain persin, a substance that can be toxic to dogs in large quantities. Others argue that small amounts of plain avocado or simple guacamole without harmful ingredients like onions and garlic may be safe. However, this food is generally risky to share, and we suggest avoiding giving your dog guacamole altogether.
The short answer is yes, dogs can eat peanuts, but there are some big exceptions and things you should know before you feed them to your dog.
Yes, dogs can eat guava. This nutrient-packed fruit is healthy and safe for dogs to eat. It even comes with the added benefit of being easy to prepare, since the rind of the fruit is not at all toxic. It’s smooth like an apple, too, instead of spikey like the dog-friendly durian fruit.
Yes, dogs can eat meatballs safely as long as they’re prepared with dog-safe ingredients and are only given in moderation. This does not mean you should be giving your pup leftovers from your favorite Italian restaurant or store-bought meatballs. These can be high in fat and sodium and likely also have harmful ingredients, like onions and garlic, added to them, which can be toxic.
The short answer is no; black currants are not safe for dogs to eat. While nutritious to humans, they are highly toxic to dogs. Black currants fall firmly in the same category as grapes and raisins and can lead to acute renal failure in dogs.
You might have wondered if dogs can eat yeast while you were in the middle of kneading some dough ahead of baking a fresh loaf of bread. The short answer is no, dogs can’t safely eat yeast. Eating yeast is an emergency for a dog, and one that can lead to deadly bloat or alcohol poisoning.
While dogs can technically eat plain hummus without a trip to the emergency room, they really shouldn’t due to the potential health risks. Although hummus is primarily made from chickpeas, which are safe for dogs to eat in moderation, hummus often contains other ingredients that aren’t good for your dog, like oils and seasonings.
While dogs can eat canola oil, it’s not healthy for them and shouldn’t be part of their regular diet. Although canola oil isn’t necessarily toxic for dogs, it should only be given in very small amounts. There are better oils that can be used as dietary supplements. In general, it’s best to keep your dog away from fatty foods such as cooking oils.