Tagged With Nutrition

Portrait of a worried-looking dwarf Campbell's hamster sitting next to a pile of salami slices, turned away from the meat

Can Hamsters Eat Salami? What You Need to Know About This Tasty Treat

24 April 2024

Why you shouldn't feed your hamster salami because of its high fat, salt, and preservative content that can lead to health problems.

Concerned Labrador Retriever looking up at owner next to an open box of Cheez-It crackers

Can Dogs Have Cheez-Its? Here's What a Veterinary Nutritionist Says

24 April 2024

Why you shouldn't feed your dog Cheez-Its, from potential health problems to better treat choices for your pet.

Bulldog puppy sniffing at a pile of scattered potato chips on the floor

Don't Give Your Dog Potato Chips: Here's Why

24 April 2024

Potato chips are dangerous for dogs because of their high fat and salt content, which can lead to health issues.

Dog owner holding a bottle of vanilla extract away from a curious Labrador Retriever in a kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Vanilla? Exploring the Risks and Benefits

24 April 2024

Vanilla extract is poisonous to dogs because of the alcohol in it, but vanilla beans and paste can be okay in small amounts.

Siberian cat with a thick, soft gray coat being brushed by its owner, with visible dandruff flakes

How to Get Rid of Cat Dandruff: Grooming Tips and Treatments

24 April 2024

Proven ways to find and address the underlying issues of cat dandruff, such as grooming, diet, and environmental causes.

Fluffy Pomeranian dog sitting next to a pile of spilled green peas on a hardwood floor

Can Dogs Eat Green Peas? A Complete Guide

24 April 2024

The potential health advantages and disadvantages of dogs eating green peas, such as serving size and how to prepare them.

Sleek black Bombay cat suspiciously looking at a plate of cubed tofu

Can Cats Eat Tofu? Exploring Plant-Based Foods for Felines

24 April 2024

Cats need to eat meat to survive, and tofu doesn't have the nutrients that they need.

Siamese cat with bright blue eyes sniffing at a bowl of coconut milk on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Coconut Milk? A Look at This Plant Milk for Felines

24 April 2024

Coconut milk is safe for cats to have every once in a while, but it should not be used as a substitute for a well-rounded, commercial cat food diet.

Tabby cat sitting upright on a kitchen counter, sniffing a small floret of cauliflower

Can Cats Eat Cauliflower? A Vet Weighs In on Feline Nutrition

24 April 2024

Cauliflower is safe for cats to eat as long as it is given to them in moderation and as a supplement to their regular diet of meat.

Cheerful Shih Tzu dog sitting next to a small pile of banana chips on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Have Banana Chips? Here's the Good and the Bad

24 April 2024

Banana chips are a nutritious snack for dogs, however, they are high in sugar and salt, so they should only be given to your dog in moderation.

Curious Beagle sniffing a bowl of coconut water with a coconut visible beside it

Can Dogs Have Coconut Water? Here's What the Studies Say

23 April 2024

The pros and cons of feeding your dog coconut water, including how much to give them, health concerns, and other things to keep in mind.

Jack Russell Terrier cautiously sniffing a plate of chicken bones on a kitchen table, with a cooked chicken visible in the background

Can Dogs Eat Chicken Bones? The Risks and Safety Precautions

22 April 2024

Hazards of feeding dogs chicken bones, such as choking, internal injury, and exposure to bacteria, and other things to let your dog chew on instead.