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Can dogs eat broccoli? Yes, in moderation. This vet-informed guide covers safe serving sizes by dog weight, raw vs cooked vs frozen prep, broccoli stems and choking risk, gas and isothiocyanates, allergies, and exactly how to serve it safely.
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A class action filed in April 2026 alleges The Farmer's Dog underreports fat content in its fresh meals and downplays pancreatitis risk. Here is what is alleged, what has not been proven, and what dog owners should consider.
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No, dogs should not eat lemons. The citric acid, essential oils, and psoralens in the peel and flesh commonly cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, and in larger amounts, nervous-system effects. Here is exactly what to watch for.
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Yes, dogs can safely eat raspberries in moderation. The trace xylitol that AI Overviews keep warning about is well below the toxic threshold. Here is the vet-backed math and portion guide.
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Yes, dogs can eat plain unsalted cashews in tiny amounts as an occasional treat. The fat content makes them a pancreatitis risk, and salted, flavored, or mixed-nut versions are unsafe. Here is exactly how much by dog size.
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Yes, dogs can eat tangerines in tiny amounts. The flesh is less acidic than lemons but still high in sugar and citric acid. Always remove the peel and seeds. Here is exactly how much by dog size.
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No, dogs should not eat pepperoni. The sodium, nitrates, fat, and added spices (often including garlic and onion powder) make it one of the riskiest deli meats. Here is what to do if your dog snags a slice.
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Yes, dogs can eat small amounts of plain white or whole wheat bread as an occasional treat. Avoid raisin bread, garlic bread, raw yeast dough, and any bread containing xylitol or chocolate.
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No, dogs should not eat butter. The 80% saturated fat content is a real pancreatitis trigger, and the lactose, salt, and calorie load make it one of the worst kitchen-scrap snacks. Here is the vet-emergency response if your dog ate a stick of butter.
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No, dogs should not eat pecans. The combination of juglone, aflatoxin-prone mold, intestinal-blockage risk, and high fat makes pecans one of the most concerning tree nuts for dogs. Here is the vet-emergency response by amount.
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Yes, dogs can eat plain low-fat cottage cheese in moderation. It is one of the few vet-approved bland-diet ingredients and works as a topper, a recovery food, or a calcium-rich treat for most dogs.
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No, dogs should not eat pizza. The cheese fat, garlic, onion, salt, and pepperoni each cause real problems. Plain crust alone is harmless filler, but a typical pizza slice combines multiple risks in one bite.
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