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Is it true human food is deadly for Schnauzers? What can they eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 7 months and 28 days old | 19 lbs

I was told by a friend that has schnauzer that any human food is deadly to schaunzers. Is there any human food that won't hurt a miniature schaunzer?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 8th, 2017

There are many human foods that are safe for all breeds of dogs, including Schnauzers! Carrots, green beans, lean chicken, and rice are all examples of safe human foods for dogs. That said, a dog's diet should be primarily dog food to make sure their vitamin and mineral balance is appropriate. The ASPCA animal poison control has a great website to describe common human foods that are toxic to dogs. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets.

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