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Cooked eggs make a good snack for dogs when prepared without salt, butter or seasoning. Raw eggs are not a good idea.
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Yes, but only pitted and occasionally. Dates are non-toxic to dogs, but the hard stone is dangerous and the sugar content is high.
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Cashews are not toxic to dogs, but they are fatty and often salted. Offer no more than one or two unsalted nuts, never from...
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Butter is not toxic to dogs, but it is pure fat. Licking a little from a knife is harmless; a whole block or butter...
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A small piece of plain bread will not harm most dogs, but offers no benefit. Raw yeast dough is dangerous, as is bread with...
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Yes, blackberries are a safe snack for dogs. Washed and served in small amounts, they are a good choice. Jam and desserts are not.
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Yes, but only a little: broccoli is not toxic to dogs, but its florets contain isothiocyanates that can irritate the stomach. Serve small pieces...
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Only thoroughly cooked and unseasoned. Raw or undercooked beans contain lectins that irritate the gut, and raw kidney beans are considered toxic to dogs.
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Yes, cauliflower is fine for dogs in small amounts. Serve it plain, cut into small pieces and preferably cooked, as too much causes wind.
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The flesh is fine, but the core is not. Pear seeds contain traces of cyanide, so remove the core and seeds carefully before sharing...
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Only with caution. Avocado is much less toxic to dogs than to birds or horses, but the large stone can block the intestines.
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Small pieces of cooked aubergine are fine for dogs. This nightshade contains solanine, especially in its leaves and flowers, and too much can upset...
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