Healthy Human Food Treats For Pets
Cats and Dogs (PDF version)
Vegetables
| cal/g | |
|---|---|
| Broccoli | 1.10 |
| Peas | 0.77 |
| Carrots | 0.41 |
| Pumpkin Puree | 0.35 |
| Green Beans | 0.31 |
| Cucumbers | 0.10 |
Fruits
| cal/g | |
|---|---|
| Banana | 0.89 |
| Apple (no seeds) | 0.52 |
| Honeydew | 0.36 |
| Strawberry | 0.33 |
| Watermelon | 0.30 |
| Blueberries | 0.10 |
Cooked Meat
| cal/g | |
|---|---|
| Ground beef 70/30 | 3.0 |
| Chicken breast | 1.65 |
| Salmon | 1.29 |
| Tuna | 1.10 |
Miscellaneous
| cal/g | |
|---|---|
| Smooth peanut butter | 6.0 |
| Popcorn* | 4.0 |
| Plain rice cake* | 3.8 |
| Provolone | 3.8 |
| Marshmallow | 3.0 |
| Egg | 2.0 |
Not every pet needs treats in their diet. Treats should be given in measured amounts and accounted for in daily caloric intake. Treats should not exceed 10% of a pet’s diet. Ideally, they should be given as a reward immediately following a desired behavior.
*cal/g=calories per gram of food item
*Popcorn: air-popped, unsalted and unbuttered
*Rice cake is unflavored and salt-free
Toxic To Pets: Do Not Feed!
- Alcohol
- Apple seeds, peach & plum pits
- Avocado
- Cherries
- Coffee, tea and other caffeine products
- Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants
- Macadamia nuts
- Onions, garlic and chives
- Xylitol*
- Yeast dough
Foods That May Cause Vomiting/Diarrhea (indigestion)
- Citrus fruits
- Coconut and coconut oil
- Nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans)
- Sugary, salty, spicy, fatty or fried foods
Check Your Ingredient List For Xylitol!
*Xylitol is a sugar substitute that may be hidden in many food items, and is extremely toxic to dogs and cats.
Other names to look for:
- Birch bark extract
- Birch sugar
- Wood sugar
- Sugar alcohol
- Xylite