Food safety
Chocolate, grapes, onion, xylitol… Some everyday foods are dangerous for pets. Message Petly and get an instant traffic-light answer.
When you are unsure, treat the food as dangerous and consult a veterinarian. For food-by-food answers with risks and symptoms, see the full food safety guide.
Even a small amount may be harmful.
Risk depends on the amount and situation; generally not recommended.
When plain, portioned, and offered as a treat.
Ask about any food in seconds.
Ask Petly on WhatsApp—for example, “Can my dog eat chocolate?”—or send a product photo.
Share the species, approximate weight, amount eaten, and any medical considerations.
Petly provides an immediate explanation: 🔴 dangerous, 🟠 use caution, or 🟢 generally safe.
If your pet has eaten something risky, Petly directs you to a veterinarian without waiting for symptoms.
Common food-safety questions. Your veterinarian makes the final decision.
No. Theobromine in chocolate is toxic to dogs, and dark or high-cocoa chocolate is especially dangerous. Call your veterinarian immediately with the type, amount, and your dog's weight.
Onion and garlic, chocolate, grapes and raisins, alcohol, caffeine, and xylitol are dangerous. Many cats also cannot digest lactose well.
Yes. Even a small amount may cause kidney damage in dogs, and no safe threshold is known. Contact a veterinarian immediately.
No. Petly provides general food-safety information and directs you to the right next step. Diagnosis and treatment belong to a veterinarian.
Even generally safe foods should be plain, portioned, and treated as an occasional reward. Introduce new foods gradually and watch for reactions.
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