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What human foods can my dog safely eat or use in homemade treats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Female | spayed | 30.86 lbs

GOOD DAY. what human food (fruit and veggies, protein, grains, carbs and beans and lentils) are safe for dogs. i am raising my dogs organically and am making their dog treats self (i am still giving them hills ideal balance grain free dog kebbels) i want to make their treats healthy ( with beneficial properties) i have googled but i would be more comfortable asking a vets advise.

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on June 23rd, 2017

Great question! I'm glad to hear that Ideal Balance is the basis of Cassie's diet, so adding on home cooked treats in moderation is perfectly fine. Commonly used protein sources for dogs include: chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, salmon, pork, lentils, or eggs (all cooked, of course). Some examples of commonly used vegetable and grain sources include: Black beans, pinto beans, green peas, green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, quinoa, and white or brown rice. Use fruits more sparingly due to the sugar content and greater likelihood of gastrointestinal upset, but apples, bananas, and canned pure pumpkin. For a more comprehensive list of safe ingredients, you can look at www.balanceit.com, which is a website from the veterinary nutritionists at the UC-Davis veterinary. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

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    I always recommend sweet potatoes. I will cut them thin and dehydrate so they act like a raw hide chew. Green beans and peas are not bad either. Their are some good recipes online for dog food biscuits. Chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins and garlic are all toxic and should be avoided

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