Tagged With Health

Portrait of a smiling Labradoodle sitting patiently as its owner gives it a bowl of oatmeal

How to Cook Oatmeal for Dogs: A Healthy Snack If You Do It Right

4 May 2024

How to make oatmeal for dogs in a way that's healthy, including the benefits, risks, how to prepare it properly, and serving sizes that will help your dog.

Weary-looking Golden Retriever curled up on a soft dog bed, avoiding a bowl of heavy, fatty table scraps

Foods to Avoid If Your Dog Has Colitis: Dietary Caution

4 May 2024

Diets that can help manage colitis in dogs by minimizing inflammation and other digestive problems.

Studio shot of a nursing Pug puppy suckling from its mother, with the mother's belly and the puppy's umbilical cord visible

Puppy Umbilical Cords: What New Dog Owners Should Know

4 May 2024

Puppies are born with umbilical cords just like people, but there are some key differences. It's important to know how to care for a puppy's umbilical cord after they are born.

Tabby cat cautiously sniffing the paw of a Dalmatian dog in a blurred living room setting

Can Cats Get Parvovirus From Dogs? Exploring the Risks

4 May 2024

This article discusses the risk of cats getting parvo from dogs, covering symptoms, how it spreads, and the importance of vaccines and cleanliness.

Siamese cat with bright blue eyes cautiously sniffing a small bowl of white vinegar on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Vinegar? Potential Dangers and Safety

4 May 2024

Potential dangers and benefits of vinegar for cats, such as stomach upset, how to clean with vinegar, and the uses of apple cider vinegar.

Close-up of a brightly colored, gracefully swimming goldfish in a well-filtered aquarium

Are Goldfish Healthy? An In-Depth Look

4 May 2024

Looking at the research to determine if goldfish really are a good pet option, from the size of the tank they need to what they eat and the quality of the water they live in.

Close-up of a beagle with a tan and white coat, its lips parted and tongue out, focusing intently on something

What Does It Mean When a Dog Smacks Its Lips? Causes, Concerns, and Solutions

3 May 2024

Causes, worries, and solutions for dog lip smacking, such as anticipation, stress, medical issues, and how to address the behavior.

Goldendoodle backing away from a plate of sliced Cuties on a tile floor, showing hesitation towards the citrus fruit

Can Dogs Eat Cuties? A Look at Citrus for Canines

3 May 2024

Possible side effects of feeding your dog Cuties and other citrus fruits, like an upset stomach and allergic reactions.

Worried-looking Pug puppy backing away from a potted geranium plant

Can Dogs Eat Geraniums? Everything You Need to Know

3 May 2024

Geraniums are poisonous to dogs and can cause vomiting, depression, and skin irritation. Seek immediate medical attention if consumed.

Tabby cat sniffing a plate of chicken nuggets on a kitchen counter with a concerned expression

Can Cats Have Chicken Nuggets? What to Know

3 May 2024

Chicken nuggets and other fried foods are hard for your cat to digest and can cause problems like an upset stomach, vomiting, and pancreatitis.

Labrador retriever sniffing the air as a human hand places a plate of garlic bread on a table, just out of the dog's reach

Can Dogs Eat Garlic Bread? The Risks Explained

3 May 2024

Garlic bread is poisonous to dogs and can lead to major health problems such as hemolytic anemia.

Concerned owner gently applying medicated ointment to the irritated, hairless patch on their cat's neck

Hot Spots on Cats: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

3 May 2024

Causes, symptoms, and the best ways to treat feline hot spots, including causes, at-home treatments, and holistic options.