Treats or snacks of fruits and veggies offer tasty, low-calorie options. Here is a list on the Best and Worst for your Dog or Cat. Remember slow and easy when introducing any new foods to your pet’s diet. Might consider consulting with your veterinarian when changing or adding anything to your pet’s diet. – Eli Enki
The Best Fruits/Veggies for Dogs
- Peas
- Squash/zucchini
- Carrots
- Green beans
- Cucumber
- Broccoli
- Cooked sweet potato
- Apples (without seeds)
- Bananas (offering frozen bananas keeps the squishy mess to a minimum)
The Worst Fruits/Veggies for Dogs
- Onions, garlic, leeks or chives (members of the Allium family) — these contain organosulfoxides, which are toxic to pets; cooking does not reduce their toxicity potential
- Wild mushrooms
- Grapes or raisins — can cause illness and kidney damage
- Raw potato
- Apple cores with seeds (also avoid seeds from other fruits, such as watermelon)
- Stone fruits — for their potential to cause choking
- Rhubarb leaves (the stems are safe)
The Best Fruits/Veggies for Cats
Offer only in small amounts:
- Steamed broccoli
- Baked carrots
- Steamed asparagus
- Cooked winter squash
- Steamed green beans
The Worst Fruits/Veggies for Cats
- Onion, garlic and chives
- Grapes or raisins
- Uncooked veggies — for cats, some uncooked veggies are highly unpalatable, can pose a choking hazard or are difficult to digest
