Nutrition database
Food & ingredient database
Species-by-species guidance on common foods and ingredients: what they offer nutritionally, who can eat them, and what makes them risky.
20 entries
Chicken (plain, cooked)
Lean, highly digestible animal protein with a complete amino acid profile, including taurine in dark meat and organs.
Suitable for: Dogs, Cats, Ferrets
ProteinSalmon (cooked)
Oily fish rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, plus vitamin D and B vitamins.
Caution: toxicity notes
ProteinEggs (cooked)
Complete protein with choline, riboflavin, selenium and vitamin A.
Suitable for: Dogs, Cats, Parrots
VegetablePumpkin (plain, cooked)
Soluble and insoluble fibre with beta-carotene, potassium and high water content.
Suitable for: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits (small amounts)
VegetableCarrot
Crunchy root vegetable high in beta-carotene and fibre, moderately high in natural sugars.
Suitable for: Dogs, Rabbits (occasional treat), Guinea pigs (small amounts)
FruitBlueberries
Small fruit with anthocyanin antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K and fibre.
Suitable for: Dogs, Cats (some accept them), Parrots
OtherTimothy Hay
High-fibre, low-protein grass hay that is the foundation of small herbivore diets.
Suitable for: Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Chinchillas
VegetableLeafy Greens (romaine, coriander, spring greens)
Water-rich greens supplying vitamins A, C and K, folate and minerals with very few calories.
Suitable for: Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Tortoises
OtherComplete Commercial Dog Food
Nutritionally complete diets formulated to AAFCO or FEDIAF profiles for a stated life stage.
Suitable for: Dogs of all life stages when the correct formulation is chosen
OtherComplete Commercial Cat Food
Complete diets formulated for obligate carnivores, with guaranteed taurine, arachidonic acid and preformed vitamin A.
Suitable for: Cats of all life stages when the correct formulation is chosen
ProteinLive Insects (crickets, dubia roaches, black soldier fly larvae)
Whole-prey protein with chitin fibre; calcium to phosphorus ratio varies widely by species.
Suitable for: Bearded dragons, Leopard geckos, Crested geckos
SupplementCuttlebone
The internal shell of cuttlefish, providing calcium carbonate and trace minerals.
Suitable for: Budgerigars, Cockatiels, Parrots
OtherRabbit Pellets (extruded, timothy-based)
Fortified concentrate designed to top up vitamins and minerals alongside a hay-based diet.
Suitable for: Rabbits
OtherPeanut Butter
Energy-dense paste high in fat and protein, widely used as a training and enrichment food.
Caution: toxicity notes
OtherFish Flake and Pellet Food
Formulated aquatic diets available as flakes, sinking pellets, wafers and gels, matched to feeding zones.
Suitable for: Most aquarium fish when the type matches the species
SupplementTaurine
A sulphur-containing amino acid essential in the diets of cats and required in higher amounts by some dog breeds.
Suitable for: Cats, Ferrets, Dogs on certain diets under veterinary direction
SupplementCalcium with Vitamin D3 Powder
Fine powder used to dust feeder insects for reptiles and amphibians kept under artificial lighting.
Suitable for: Bearded dragons, Leopard geckos, Crested geckos
GrainWhite Rice (plain, cooked)
Easily digested carbohydrate with low fibre and low fat.
Suitable for: Dogs, Cats occasionally, Parrots
DairyPlain Yogurt
Fermented dairy with protein, calcium and live cultures; lactose content is lower than milk but not zero.
Suitable for: Dogs in small amounts, Some cats tolerate a teaspoon
ProteinRaw Meaty Bones
Whole bone with attached muscle and connective tissue, supplying calcium, phosphorus and chewing activity.
Suitable for: Dogs under supervision, Cats (small items such as chicken necks), Ferrets