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Type any food, plant, medicine or household item to see whether it’s dangerous for dogs, how serious it is, and what to do. Every entry is sourced to a named veterinary authority.
Life-threatening if chewed or crushed, the stone's centre releases a fast-acting poison. Whole stones are a choking risk.
Dark or cooking chocolate is far more dangerous than milk chocolate, can cause a racing heart, seizures, or be fatal.
Life-threatening. Mouldy bread, cheese or nuts can cause tremors, seizures or worse, even a small piece.
A sweetener hidden in gum, some peanut butters and baked goods, it can crash blood sugar and harm the liver fast.
Any alcoholic drink, or raw bread dough rising in the stomach, can dangerously slow the heart and breathing.
Mould in blue cheese can make dogs seriously ill - there's no known safe amount, so treat any bit as risky.
Found in coffee, tea and energy drinks; coffee grounds and tea bags are especially concentrated and risky.
Not poisonous, but a swallowed piece can get stuck and block their gut - a real emergency, not a poisoning.
Any amount, even one grape or raisin, can trigger sudden kidney failure in some dogs; there's no known safe dose.
Seriously risky, even a small bite can hurt the kidneys, worse if your dog already has kidney problems.
Not poisonous, but risky: cooked bones can splinter and cut or block the gut; fatty food can trigger a painful gut illness.
Even a small handful can make a dog wobbly, weak and feverish for a day or two, though it's rarely fatal.
A pinch in cooking is fine, but a genuine spoonful of ground nutmeg or a whole seed can be dangerous.
Damages red blood cells over time; garlic is stronger than onion, and cooked, raw or powdered forms all count and add up.
Serious risk: the dough swells and ferments into alcohol in the warm stomach, causing bloating and drunkenness.
Low risk overall - a little flesh mostly causes an upset tummy. The stone can choke or block your dog's gut.
Extremely dangerous, every part is toxic and symptoms can take hours or days to show up.
Just a few chewed seeds can be deadly. Symptoms may not show for up to two days, so don't wait it out.
Every part is dangerous to the heart, no amount is safe, even a chewed leaf is an emergency.
Life-threatening, even a tiny amount (fresh, dried, or used in brewing) can cause dangerous overheating.
Every part is dangerous, even the water from a vase, this plant can throw off your dog's heartbeat and be deadly.
Extremely dangerous, every part of this plant can harm the heart, even a tiny amount is risky.
Life-threatening, this houseplant can cause severe liver damage and death, even one seed is dangerous.
One of the most dangerous plants for dogs, even a small mouthful can be fatal, often with no warning.
Toxic to dogs, even a small nibble of leaves, flowers or pollen can make them seriously ill.
The leaves (not the stalks) are seriously risky, a small nibble is usually mild, more can be dangerous.
Mildly to moderately toxic, flowers cause an upset tummy, but eating the bulb can be far more serious.
Mildly to moderately risky. Ripe red tomatoes are fine; unripe green fruit, leaves and vines can upset your dog.
Moderately toxic, nibbled leaves are usually mild, but eating into a bulb can make dogs seriously ill.
A mood or sleep supplement that can overload the brain's chemistry, even one or two capsules can be fatal.
Even one dose of this stimulant medicine can poison a small dog fast, sending heart rate and temperature soaring.
A muscle-relaxant tablet that's extremely dangerous to dogs, even one or two tablets can be fatal.
Just one cold or flu tablet can be deadly, it can send a dog's heart racing and body temperature soaring fast.
Vomiting and diarrhoea can start within hours, then a quiet spell that's deceiving, it can still turn serious.
A prescription skin cream that can cause dangerous calcium build-up if chewed or licked, even a small blob is risky.
Often no signs for a day or two, then it quietly causes serious kidney damage, always treat it as an emergency.
Human antidepressant tablets are strong for a dog's size, even a few pills can be dangerous, sometimes fatal.
Risky for dogs even at low doses - it can cause stomach ulcers and internal bleeding. Only give under vet instruction.
Very dangerous for dogs, even at doses that are safe for people. It can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage.
An anti-diarrhoea tablet that can dangerously sedate dogs, collie-type breeds are especially at risk, even from one tablet.
This painkiller stays in a dog's body for days, even one tablet can cause stomach bleeding and lasting harm.
Very dangerous for dogs - it damages the liver and stops blood carrying oxygen properly. Never give human paracetamol.
Extremely dangerous - tastes sweet so dogs will drink it, and even a small amount can cause fatal kidney failure.
Extremely dangerous - a stuck battery can burn through the throat within an hour, even before your dog looks ill.
Extremely dangerous - can cause internal bleeding, seizures or kidney failure, sometimes days after eating it. Always a vet emergency.
Extremely dangerous garden pellets - can cause seizures and a dangerously high temperature within minutes of eating them.
Strong plant oils like tea tree can poison dogs through skin or mouth - even tiny amounts of undiluted oil are risky.
Very dangerous even in tiny amounts - it swells hugely in the stomach and can need surgery to remove.
Very dangerous - one bite can burst a pod, burning the mouth and throat, or getting breathed into the lungs.
A few burnt matches or a spent firework are usually mild. An unused or unexploded firework, or many matches, can be dangerous.
Very dangerous - even a small number eaten can damage your dog's blood over hours to days. Treat any nibble seriously.
Found in cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches, a small amount of concentrated e-liquid can be dangerous for a small dog.
Eating salt dough, rock salt, or de-icing salt can push their salt levels dangerously high and needs a vet's help.
The concentrated, undiluted oil is dangerous even in tiny amounts, on skin or swallowed; properly diluted pet products are generally fine.
Rarely fatal, but can make your dog very sleepy and wobbly. Strong edibles or oils are far more risky than the plant.
Can burn the mouth and throat, especially concentrated liquid or pods. Take any contact seriously.
Not toxic - most dogs are fine. The only real risk is a large packet causing a blockage, especially in small dogs.
That’s not on our danger list. But that doesn’t guarantee it’s safe. Lots of everyday things can upset a dog. If you’re unsure, check with your vet before giving it.