Eat? Ask first.

🐾 Is it safe for your pet?

Type any food, plant, or household product, pick your pet’s species, and get a clear answer in seconds — built for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, and more.

For reference only — not veterinary advice. In an emergency, contact your vet immediately.

Answers are AI-assisted. A new answer is labelled “Pending source check” until the Eaoae Safety Review has verified it against published guidance.

How it works

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🔍 Ask

Type the item and choose your pet’s species.

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✅ Get a verdict

Safe, Caution, Unsafe, or Unknown — with the reasoning behind it.

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🩺 Know what to do

Clear next steps if something risky was eaten or touched.

How Eaoae compiles its answers

Eaoae is a compilation, not a clinic. We gather what the leading animal-poison authorities publish — ASPCA Animal Poison Control, Pet Poison Helpline, the Merck Veterinary Manual, VCA Hospitals, PetMD, and university veterinary schools — and put their positions side by side, so you can see where they agree and where they don’t.

A verdict is only marked as checked when it is backed by at least two independent, item-specific sources, including at least one primary authority (a poison-control service or a professional veterinary reference). An Unsafe verdict is held to a higher bar: at least three independent sources. Every checked page shows how many sources it is based on and lists them with direct links, so you can verify the verdict yourself in one click.

🔴 Unsafe

Authorities list the item as toxic or dangerous for this species.

🟠 Caution

Sources disagree, or safety depends on the amount, the part, or how it is prepared.

🟢 Safe

A source explicitly says the item is not toxic — with any conditions it gives.

⚪ Unknown

No authority covers this item for this species. We say so instead of guessing.

No veterinarian works at Eaoae, and nothing here is a diagnosis. We organize published guidance and show our work; your veterinarian knows your pet. If a source changes or we get something wrong, our editorial policy explains how the Eaoae Safety Review corrects it.

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Source-checked verdicts

Item-and-species checks verified against independent sources.

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Species covered

From dogs and cats to parrots, rabbits, and reptiles.

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Source pages cited

Direct links to the guidance behind our verdicts.

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Sources last re-checked

Pages are re-checked when their sources change.

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⚠️ Most-checked hazards

The lookups pet owners run most — start with the full list on each species page.

🐾 Browse by species

Dogs & Cats

Dogs What’s safe to share with your dog — and what belongs nowhere near the food bowl. Cats Cats are famously sensitive — lilies, essential oils and many human meds can be dangerous.

Birds

Parrots Parrots explore with their beaks. Avocado, chocolate and non-stick fumes are classic hazards. Budgies Small birds, big sensitivity — check food, plants and air fresheners before they go near the cage. Cockatiels Gentle flock birds with delicate respiratory systems. When in doubt, keep it away. Canaries Delicate lungs in a tiny body. Aerosols, avocado and chocolate are the classic dangers.

Small Mammals

Rabbits Hay first, everything else checked. Many garden plants and human snacks are off-limits. Hamsters Tiny stomachs, strict rules — citrus, onion, garlic and sticky sweets are all no-gos. Guinea Pigs Vitamin C lovers with sensitive digestion. Potatoes, onion and dairy don’t make the cut. Ferrets Obligate carnivores and relentless chewers — rubber, sugar and xylitol are real risks. Hedgehogs Insectivores with dairy and grape issues. Treats need a second look. Chinchillas Desert-adapted digestion — no fresh fruit overload, no nuts, no seeds with high fat. Gerbils Desert rodents with simple needs — but chocolate, onion and citrus can still cause real trouble. Mice Small, quick and endlessly nibbling. Check every treat — chocolate, citrus and sticky sweets are out. Rats Smart, social and food-motivated — which is exactly why every treat should be checked first. Sugar Gliders Nocturnal marsupials with a sweet tooth — literally. Chocolate, onion and caffeine are off the menu.

Reptiles

Turtles Slow and steady — but iceberg lettuce, dairy and dog food aren’t part of the plan. Bearded Dragons Greens yes, but not all greens — spinach, avocado and fireflies are dangerous. Geckos Mostly insect-eaters. Citrus, avocado and anything with pesticides is out. Snakes Whole-prey feeders — but substrate, cleaning chemicals and handling matter too. Tortoises Land-dwelling grazers, not swimmers. Dog food, dairy and iceberg lettuce don’t belong in the diet. Chameleons Masters of camouflage with exacting care needs. Cage plants, feeder insects and supplements all need a second look.

Aquatic

Fish Water quality is everything — check meds, plant fertilizers and tank additives. Frogs They absorb through their skin — soaps, lotions and tap water chemicals all count. Axolotls Cool-water amphibians with permeable skin. Gravel, salt and warm water are hazards.

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Monstera illustration Monstera The split-leaf Instagram star — its calcium oxalate crystals burn the mouths of cats and dogs that chew it. Pothos illustration Pothos Nearly indestructible trailing vine — and nearly every part irritates a curious cat or dog. Snake Plant illustration Snake Plant Tough as nails for beginners, rough on pets — saponins cause nausea if chewed. Peace Lily illustration Peace Lily Elegant white blooms — but every part irritates pet mouths and stomachs.

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❓ Questions about Eaoae

What is Eaoae?

A free pet-safety lookup. Type a food, plant, or household product, choose your pet’s species, and see a verdict compiled from published veterinary poison-control guidance — with the sources linked on every page.

Is Eaoae run by veterinarians?

No. Eaoae is run by editors — the Eaoae Safety Review — who compile and cross-check what veterinary authorities publish. We are organizers of other experts’ guidance, not experts ourselves, and Eaoae never diagnoses. For your individual pet, your veterinarian is the authority.

How does Eaoae decide a verdict?

A checked verdict must be backed by at least two independent, item-specific sources, including at least one primary authority (ASPCA Animal Poison Control, Pet Poison Helpline, the Merck Veterinary Manual, VCA Hospitals, PetMD, a university veterinary school, or peer-reviewed literature). An Unsafe verdict needs at least three independent sources. The editorial policy describes the process and how corrections work.

What if the sources disagree?

Then we say so. Disagreement is graded Caution and the page notes where the sources differ; if no authority covers an item for a species, the verdict is Unknown rather than a guess. Showing the disagreement is part of the point of Eaoae.

My pet just ate something. What should I do?

Don’t wait on a website. Call your veterinarian or an animal poison helpline — ASPCA Animal Poison Control or Pet Poison Helpline (a consultation fee may apply) — right away, and follow their instructions.

⚠️ A quick word on safety

Eaoae cross-checks everyday items against veterinary toxicology knowledge, but no lookup tool replaces a professional. Species differ wildly — something harmless to a dog can be dangerous to a cat or a parrot. When in doubt, keep it away from your pet and ask your vet.

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