Transparency
Editorial policy
How Dog Safe Food List researches food verdicts, which veterinary sources it uses, how often pages are reviewed, and how corrections and advertising are handled.
Last reviewed: 24 October 2026
1. What we publish
We publish reference material about foods that are safe or unsafe for dogs, and practical guides about feeding. Every food entry has a verdict, a portion, and a reason. Every guide explains a mechanism rather than issuing a bare warning.
2. Where the information comes from
The primary sources for toxicity classifications are the ASPCA Animal Poison Control toxic and non-toxic plant and food databases and the Pet Poison Helpline species guides. Nutritional and feeding guidance follows the WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines and FDA guidance on pet food. Specific dose figures are taken from published veterinary toxicology literature and cross-checked against at least two sources before publication.
When a figure is disputed between sources, we publish a range rather than a single number, and explain why the range exists.
3. How verdicts are assigned
Safe means the food does not appear on any major veterinary poison list, is nutritionally harmless in the stated small portion, and has no preparation trap that changes the answer. Caution means it is not formally toxic but carries a real dose-dependent or individual risk — fat load, lactose, fibre, choking. Toxic means it appears on a recognised poison list or has a documented mechanism of serious harm.
4. Accuracy and review
Pages are reviewed at least annually, and immediately when a major guidance change occurs. Each page shows its last review date. The site is written and edited by a small editorial team that reads veterinary literature directly rather than summarising other consumer websites.
5. Use of automation
Drafting tools may be used to help structure and proofread material. Every published verdict is checked against the cited sources by a human editor, and no page is published from an unreviewed automated draft. Dose figures are never generated by a model; they are transcribed from published references.
6. Corrections policy
If you find an error, email [email protected] with the page URL. Verified corrections are made promptly, and substantive changes are noted on the page with a revised review date. We do not silently change a verdict.
7. Advertising and independence
The site is funded by display advertising served through Google AdSense. Ad units are labelled, kept visually separate from editorial content, and never placed inside a food entry or between a question and its answer. No advertiser has any influence over a verdict, a ranking or a recommendation. We do not accept payment for a food to be rated safe.
8. Medical disclaimer
Nothing on this site is veterinary advice, and reading it does not create a veterinarian-client relationship. Always consult your own veterinarian about your dog's diet, particularly if your dog is pregnant, nursing, very young, elderly, or being treated for a medical condition.
9. Contact
Editorial enquiries: [email protected]