Tagged With Allergies and Intolerances

Orange tabby cat sniffing a bottle of ketchup on a kitchen counter with a cautious expression

Can Cats Eat Ketchup? Exploring Safe Foods for Felines

10 April 2024

Ketchup is made with several ingredients that are toxic to cats, such as sugar, garlic, onions, and vinegar, so it's best to avoid giving it to them.

Bulldog with wrinkled face and sore, inflamed ears being inspected by owner with penlight

Why Are My Dog's Ears Hot? Potential Causes Explained

9 April 2024

Causes of a dog's hot ears, such as infections, allergies, and foreign objects, and ways to avoid and address ear problems.

Poodle with thinning, disheveled coat laying on a soft blanket with pet food and supplements in the background

Vitamin Deficiencies and Canine Hair Loss: What Owners Should Know

9 April 2024

Vitamin deficiencies, such as biotin, can lead to hair loss and skin issues in dogs. Supplementation and dietary modifications can be used to improve skin and coat health.

Close-up of a Pug dog inspecting a fortune cookie folded into a butterfly shape on the floor, with a jar of fortune cookies visible in the background

Can Dogs Eat Fortune Cookies? The Pros and Cons

9 April 2024

The occasional fortune cookie is OK for dogs, but the high sugar, fat, and other things can lead to health problems if they are eaten too often.

Close-up of a fluffy orange and white Maine Coon cat staring intently at a potato on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Eat Potatoes? Why This Nightshade Is Unsafe for Felines

9 April 2024

Solanine poisoning and worries about the safety of feeding cats potatoes, whether raw or cooked, because of the potential for certain health issues.

Tabby cat with a fluffy orange and white coat sitting next to a plate of cut kiwi slices, looking away disinterestedly

Can Cats Eat Kiwi? A Look at This Tropical Fruit for Felines

9 April 2024

Kiwis are not toxic to cats, however, due to their high fiber, sugar, and acidic content, they should only be given in small amounts as an occasional snack.

Beagle with a classic tan, black and white coat examining a jar of organic applesauce on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Applesauce? What Vets Say

8 April 2024

Applesauce can be a nutritious sometimes-snack for dogs, but it should still only be fed to them in moderation as a supplement to their regular meals.

Guinea pig with cream-colored coat sniffing curiously at an orange peel on the floor

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Orange Peels? A Look at Safe Snacks

8 April 2024

Orange peels are not safe for guinea pigs because they are hard to digest and do not offer any nutritional benefits.

Close-up of a black cat sniffing a sprig of fresh mint with a curious expression

Can Cats Eat Mint? Here's What the Experts Have to Say

8 April 2024

Mint is toxic to cats when eaten in large amounts, which can cause an upset stomach and other problems.

Shih Tzu dog cautiously sniffing a slice of lemon on a low table, with a glass of lemon water visible in the background

Can Dogs Have Lemon Water? The Risks Explained

7 April 2024

Lemons and lemon water are poisonous to dogs and can lead to symptoms like upset stomach, skin problems, and liver failure.

Beagle dog happily licking peanut butter off a spoon on a clean white background

Why Dogs Like Peanut Butter So Much? Exploring Canine Preferences

6 April 2024

The calorie count, potential dangers, and how to safely feed your dog peanut butter.

Orange tabby cat sniffing at a piece of chocolate cake on a plate in a kitchen

Can Cats Eat Cake? The Risks of Feeding Human Treats

6 April 2024

Cats should not eat cake on a regular basis because of potential health problems associated with sugar, fat, and toxic ingredients like chocolate.