Tagged With Nutrition

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.

A vibrant green and yellow Quaker parrot perched on the edge of a small bowl filled with plump, purple grapes, gazing inquisitively at the fruit

Can Parrots Have Grapes? Here’s What You Need to Know

14 May 2024

Parrots can eat grapes as long as they are given in moderation, but their high sugar and calorie content means that portion size is important.

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.

Tabby cat licking her healthy newborn kittens in a cozy nest

The Harsh Truth: Why Do Cats Eat Their Own Kittens?

13 May 2024

Cats might eat their kittens because of evolution that dictates the strongest offspring are the most likely to survive.

Australian Shepherd dog gazing up at owner holding a raw cod fillet in a home kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Cod? A Look at Feeding Fish to Fido

12 May 2024

The right ways to feed cod to your dog, including its advantages, disadvantages, and how to make sure you're feeding it to your dog safely.

Small pug dog tilting its head as its owner measures turmeric powder into the dog's food bowl

Turmeric for Dogs: How Much to Give

12 May 2024

This article discusses the ideal amount of turmeric to give your dog, the ways it may help your pet, and why it's so important to talk to your vet before giving your dog turmeric.

Close-up of a Dutch rabbit's head as it approaches a small bowl filled with sprigs of rosemary

Can Rabbits Eat Rosemary? Benefits and Risks Explained

11 May 2024

Rosemary is safe for rabbits to eat as long as it is given in moderation. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, but the essential oils can lead to digestive upset if it is consumed in large quantities.

A curious Siamese cat with piercing blue eyes cautiously sniffing a flour tortilla on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Tortillas? What You Need to Know

11 May 2024

Cats cannot have tortillas because they are high in carbohydrates and can lead to digestive upset and poisoning.

Owner gently wiping a tabby cat's bottom with a damp cloth to clean and groom it

Why Does My Cat Smell Like Poop? Causes and Solutions

11 May 2024

Reasons why your cat's poop might smell, such as their diet, health problems, grooming, and how often you clean the litter box, and ways to help with the smell.

Curious grey and white rabbit sniffing a slice of bread on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Have Bread? A Guide to Rabbit Nutrition

10 May 2024

Bunnies should not be fed bread because it does not have the necessary fiber and can lead to digestive problems.