A popular treat that many pet owners give their dogs is Cheerios. Please DO NOT give your pet Cheerios or any human breakfast cereals. Instead look for healthy, non-grain-based treats such as baby carrots, green beans, small pieces of homemaked potatoes or yams or venison jerky.

There is nothing toxic in regular marshmallows made with sugar (not xylitol). If your dog couldn’t stop at just one marshmallow and instead ate one whole bag, you might see a bit of gastrointestinal upset (vomiting and/or diarrhea), but nothing life-threatening.

Standard marshmallows are predominantly sugar, and fat-free or sugar-free marshmallows often contain the sweetener xylitol, which is extremely toxic to dogs. Even a small amount of xylitol can cause liver failure, seizures, hypoglycemia, or even death in dogs.

11 Healthy, Natural Treats for Dogs in Your Kitchen

• Apples. An apple a day doesn’t necessarily keep the veterinarian away, and a whole apple would be a bit much for a dog anyway, but they are good for dogs just like they are people!
• Green Peas.
• Carrots.
• Green Beans.
• Watermelon.
• Cooked Sweet Potatoes.
• Bananas.
• Broccoli.

Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Even more problematic, it could lead to pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness in dogs.

Olive oil also contains lots of fat and calories. If your dog suffers from pancreatitis, the extra fat might cause a flare-up. While olive oil is considered safe and even beneficial for dogs, there are some potential side effects of adding it to their daily diet.

The recommended dose of olive oil for dogs is no more than one teaspoon of olive oil per 20 pounds of body weight per meal. It can be mixed in with your pup’s regular fresh or dried dog food.