Roast dinner is in the oven, the kitchen smells incredible, and your dog is sitting at your feet with that familiar “I know you’re holding something good” look. Perhaps you still have a few sage leaves in your hand, or your dog has already helped himself to some stuffing from the counter. Either way, you

Can dogs eat sweet potato? Yes—plain, cooked sweet potato can generally be offered to healthy dogs in small amounts. But what happened to the sweet potato before it reached your dog matters. A chunk of plain roasted sweet potato that falls from the kitchen counter is very different from a serving of casserole, restaurant fries

Can dogs eat honeydew melon? Yes, most healthy dogs can enjoy a few small pieces of plain, ripe honeydew as an occasional treat. However, the rind should be removed, visible seeds are best discarded, and large portions may cause digestive upset. Your dog may already be sitting beside you, watching every slice and hoping for

Can dogs eat swede? Yes, most healthy dogs can eat plain swede in small amounts when it’s prepared properly. Cooked swede is usually the easiest option to chew and digest, while large pieces of raw swede can present a choking risk. If you’re in the UK or Australia, you probably call it swede. If you’re

Can dogs eat sprouts? Yes, some types can be eaten safely in small amounts, but “sprouts” isn’t really one food. Plain Brussels sprouts, bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts and onion or garlic sprouts don’t all carry the same risks. Before deciding whether to offer them—or how concerned to be about something your dog has just grabbed