Tagged With Health

Siberian cat cautiously pawing at a pineapple slice on the floor, with a slightly worried expression

Can Cats Eat Pineapple? What You Should Know

7 June 2024

Pineapple is usually OK for cats to eat as long as it is in moderation, but it can lead to some tummy troubles because of the high sugar content and fibrous nature.

Great Dane owner quickly removing rhubarb leaves from their dog's reach, with the dog sitting patiently

Can Dogs Eat Rhubarb? Potential Risks and Benefits

7 June 2024

Rhubarb is poisonous to dogs because it contains oxalates, which can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney failure, which can be deadly.

A fluffy white Shih Tzu dog sitting on a kitchen counter, looking at a plate of colorful cupcakes

Can Dogs Eat Cupcakes? The Sweet Truth About Risks

7 June 2024

Hazards of dogs consuming cupcakes, such as harmful additives, and healthier homemade "pupcake" options that are made with ingredients that are safe for dogs.

Persian cat sniffing at a pile of baking soda on the kitchen floor, with the owner's hand reaching in

Can Cats Be Around Baking Soda? A Vet Weighs In

7 June 2024

Baking soda poisoning in cats, including signs, treatment, and how to make sure you're using it in a way that won't harm your pet.

Tabby cat sitting on hardwood floor, staring intently at a litter box filled with clumping cat litter

How Often Should You Change Cat Litter? Expert Guidance

6 June 2024

Frequent cat litter changes, from scooping to full cleanings, as well as the type of litter you use and when to replace the litter box.

Golden retriever with worried expression sitting next to a partially eaten sock, with its owner checking on the dog

My Dog Ate a Sock But Is Fine: What Should I Do?

6 June 2024

Important things to think about and do after your dog has eaten a sock but seems fine.

Golden retriever sniffing a petri dish filled with Clostridioides difficile bacteria samples on a laboratory counter, with a scientist in a white coat observing

Can Dogs Get C. Diff? Exploring the Species Barrier

6 June 2024

Dogs can't get C. difficile, but they can carry the bacteria and pass it on to people.

Labrador Retriever with a concerned expression sniffing at a plate of sliced lasagna on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Lasagna? A Detailed Guide to the Safety of This Italian Dish

6 June 2024

Although some of the individual ingredients in plain lasagna are safe for dogs to eat in small amounts, many of the ingredients in lasagna are poisonous to dogs and can lead to complications.

A sleek black cat with yellow eyes cautiously nibbling on a single parsley leaf, perched on a window sill with a lush, green potted parsley plant in the background

Can Cats Eat Parsley? A Look at this Herb for Felines

6 June 2024

Parsley is safe for cats when given in moderation and can provide a variety of vitamins and other things that can help with bad breath, but it should not be used as a substitute for a well-rounded diet.

Tabby cat with green eyes sniffing and licking cat litter from an open litter box in a bathroom

Why Do Cats Eat Litter? Causes and How to Stop It

6 June 2024

Causes of pica in cats, such as health problems like anemia and psychological issues like stress, and what to do about it.

Portrait of a male betta fish with iridescent fins resting in a freshwater aquarium surrounded by plants

Why Did My Betta Fish Die? Top Causes and Prevention Tips

6 June 2024

Betta fish die for a number of reasons, from water conditions to tank size, disease, and care needs that will help them live long, healthy lives.

Brown dog sitting patiently as owner pours low-sodium gravy over its dry dog food

Can Dogs Eat Gravy? The Truth About Feeding Pups This Savory Sauce

6 June 2024

While you can make your own low-sodium gravy that is safe for dogs, many of the pre-made options have harmful ingredients such as onions and garlic.