Tagged With Allergies and Intolerances

Mutt dog happily eating a miniature hamburger patty on a plate, with the owner watching in the background

Can Dogs Eat Hamburger? The Facts About Feeding Burgers to Fido

16 May 2024

How to safely feed your dog ground beef, including how much to give them and the best ways to prepare it.

Spotted Dalmatian sitting next to an overturned bag of pistachios, with a guilty look on its face

Can Dogs Eat Pistachios? Exploring the Benefits and Risks

16 May 2024

The dangers of dogs consuming pistachios, such as obesity, choking, and toxicity, are not worth any potential rewards of this fatty, salty treat.

Burmese cat sniffing a pile of raw shrimp on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Raw Shrimp? A Vet Answers

16 May 2024

Hazards of giving cats uncooked shrimp, such as bacteria, stomach upset, and the potential for swallowing shells and tails.

Close-up of a tabby cat sniffing at the leaves of a green peace lily plant

Do Peace Lilies Hurt Cats? Everything You Need to Know

16 May 2024

Peace lilies are toxic to cats because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can lead to irritation and respiratory issues when consumed.

Dog owner holding a flour tortilla out of reach from an eager Golden Retriever

Can Dogs Eat Flour Tortillas? A Look at This Human Food

16 May 2024

Flour tortillas aren't poisonous to dogs but they don't have much nutritional value and can cause weight gain and other digestive problems if they're eaten in large amounts.

Close-up view of a Labrador Retriever's open mouth, showcasing the smooth, uvula-less palate at the back of the throat

Do Dogs Have Uvulas? Exploring the Canine Oral Anatomy

16 May 2024

Dogs don’t have an uvula, the piece of tissue that hangs down in the back of the human throat, because of evolutionary changes that helped them pant and breathe better.

Tabby cat and Labradoodle sitting side-by-side on a bathroom counter, with the cat eyeing the dog suspiciously as the dog sniffs a bottle of cat shampoo

Can You Use Cat Shampoo on Dogs? Understanding the Risks

16 May 2024

While cat shampoo is safe for dogs, there are some key differences in skin and fur that mean you need to be careful to avoid problems.

A sleek, silvery-grey cat with bright green eyes staring intently at a plate of freshly shucked oysters on a wooden table

Can Cats Have Oysters? A Vet-Approved Answer

14 May 2024

Dangers and advantages of giving your cat oysters, such as the risk of foodborne illness, choking, and nutritional issues.

Mischievous Bengal cat with a spotted, shiny coat batting at a group of crickets in a glass terrarium

Can Cats Eat Crickets? A Look at Insect Nutrition for Felines

14 May 2024

Assessing the potential dangers and advantages of giving crickets to cats as the occasional snack.

Portrait of a Shiba Inu dog intently focused on a raw chicken heart on a white kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Chicken Hearts? A Nutritional Breakdown

14 May 2024

Chicken hearts can be a healthy source of protein for your dog as long as you don't feed them too many, but they also come with some nutritional benefits and risks.

Golden Retriever sitting calmly as their owner hand-feeds them pieces of green leaf lettuce

Can Dogs Eat Lettuce? The Benefits and Risks of This Leafy Green

14 May 2024

The nutrients, dangers, and how to feed your dog lettuce as a special snack.

Curious Labrador Retriever sniffing at a raw pork tenderloin on the kitchen floor

Can Dogs Have Raw Pork? The Dangers and Healthy Options

14 May 2024

Why you shouldn't feed your dog raw pork because of the risk of trichinosis, a parasitic infection, and the need to cook pork to an internal temperature of 145°F.