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Everything you need to know to keep your best friend happy and healthy’

Dog Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Crisps? No, and the Flavouring Is the Real Problem

Jul 24, 2026

No. One dropped crisp will not poison a healthy dog, but crisps have no place in a dog's diet. They are heavy in salt and fat, and many flavourings lean on o

Can Dogs Eat Cranberries? Yes, Plain Ones, and Watch the Mixes

Jul 24, 2026

Yes, in moderation. Plain fresh or frozen cranberries are safe for most dogs, though the sharp tartness means plenty of dogs spit them straight back out. The

Can Dogs Eat Courgette? Yes, One of the Safest Veg to Share

Jul 24, 2026

Yes. Courgette is one of the safest vegetables you can share with a dog: low in calories, gentle on most stomachs, and a decent source of fibre and potassium

Can Dogs Eat Coconut? Yes, in Small Amounts, Minus the Shell

Jul 24, 2026

Yes, for most dogs. Plain coconut flesh is not toxic and many dogs enjoy a small piece as an occasional treat. The caveats are fat and form: coconut is very

Can Dogs Eat Chillies? No, Spice and Dogs Do Not Mix

Jul 24, 2026

No. Chillies are not toxic in the way grapes or chocolate are, but the capsaicin that makes them hot is a genuine irritant to a dog's mouth, stomach and gut.

Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? Yes, Plain and Cooked. Hummus Doesn't Count

Jul 24, 2026

Yes. Plain, cooked chickpeas are safe for most dogs in small amounts and offer fibre, plant protein and B vitamins. Rinse tinned ones well, skip anything sea

Can Dogs Eat Chicken? Yes, Plainly Cooked, With Two Caveats

Jul 24, 2026

Yes, for most dogs. Plain cooked chicken with no bones, skin or seasoning is a lean protein dogs digest well, which is why vets recommend it for bland diets.

Can Dogs Eat Cherries? Best Not, the Stones Are the Problem

Jul 24, 2026

Best avoided. Cherry flesh is not toxic to dogs, but the stones, stems and leaves contain cyanogenic compounds, and the stones are a choking and blockage haz

Can Dogs Eat Celery? Yes, Chopped Small. Mind the Strings

Jul 24, 2026

Yes. Plain celery is safe for most dogs and one of the lightest snacks going: mostly water, very low in calories, with a little fibre and vitamins A, C and K

Can Dogs Eat Cauliflower? Yes, Plain and in Moderation

Jul 24, 2026

Yes. Plain cauliflower is safe for most dogs, raw or cooked, and it is low in calories with a decent hit of fibre and vitamins. The main side effect is wind,

Can Dogs Eat Cashews? A Few Plain Ones, Occasionally

Jul 24, 2026

It depends. Plain, unsalted, roasted cashews are not toxic to dogs, and most healthy dogs will be fine with one or two as a rare treat. But cashews are dense

Can Dogs Eat Cake? No, and Some Cakes Are a Genuine Emergency

Jul 24, 2026

No. A lick of plain sponge will not harm most dogs, but cake as a category is sugar, fat and refined flour a dog does not need, and the risky versions are co