Looking for foods to use in enrichment activities or to supplement your pet’s diet? These lists of options, for dogs and for cats, is pulled from recommendations provided by the ASPCA, Chewy and Purina. However, you should always introduce new foods to your pet gradually, as tolerances differ from pet to pet. For example, some cats and dogs cannot breakdown down lactose so dairy products will upset their digestive system. When in doubt, check with your vet. Also note that it’s best to cut the foods you offer into bite-sized pieces and remove any seeds, stems or peels.
For Dogs:
Cooked turkey, no salt or seasonings
Cooked chicken, no salt or seasonings
Cooked beef, no salt or seasonings
Cooked salmon, no salt or seasonings
Cooked egg, no salt or seasonings
Cheddar cheese
Cottage cheese
Natural peanut butter, no xylitol or artificial sweeteners
Natural almond butter, no xylitol artificial sweeteners
Natural cashew butter, no xylitol artificial sweeteners
Low-fat plain yogurt, no xylitol or artificial sweeteners
Green beans, raw or cooked
Broccoli, raw or cooked
Cauliflower, raw or cooked
Raw carrots
Cucumber slices
Raw zucchini slices
Plain cooked pumpkin or pumpkin puree, no xylitol or artificial sweeteners
Cooked sweet potato
Apple slices, without seeds
Blueberries
Small slices of cantaloupe or watermelon, without seeds
Unsweetened applesauce
Strawberries
Plain Cheerios
Cooked rice
Cooked oatmeal
Low-salt chicken or beef broth
For Cats
Canned tuna, packed in water
Shredded boiled chicken, no salt or seasonings
Cooked ground turkey, no salt or seasonings
Cooked egg, no salt or seasonings
Cooked salmon, without bones, no salt or seasonings
Plain canned sardines, packed in water
Hard cheese, like Swiss or Gouda
Low-fat cottage cheese
Cooked carrot slices
Shredded zucchini
Alfalfa sprouts
Steamed broccoli, cooled
Steamed asparagus, cooled
Steamed green beans, cooled
Peas
Spinach
Plain cooked pumpkin or pumpkin puree, no xylitol or artificial sweeteners
Apples, without seeds
Banana
Blueberries
Cantaloupe, without seeds
Watermelon, without seeds
Strawberries
Plain Cheerios
Corn flakes
Cooked oatmeal
Low-salt tuna, clam or chicken broth
