Tagged With Nutrition

Smiling Golden Retriever sitting next to a plate of sliced Swiss cheese, owner's hand gently holding the dog back

Can Dogs Eat Swiss Cheese? What You Need to Know

16 April 2024

Swiss cheese can be a healthy occasional treat for dogs, but portions must be limited due to high fat and sodium content.

Close-up of a large round bale of dense, tightly packed alfalfa hay, revealing the individual flakes that make up the entire bale

How Many Flakes Are in a Bale of Hay? What It Means for Animal Nutrition

15 April 2024

The number of flakes in a single bale can vary quite a bit, with small square bales usually having between 14 and 20 flakes, and large round bales having 80 to 100 tightly packed flakes.

Person carefully clipping the nails of a relaxed grey and white Lop rabbit

How to Clip Rabbit Nails: A Step-By-Step Guide

14 April 2024

How to clip your rabbit's nails without causing them stress, including the best tools, methods, and tricks to make the process easier for your rabbit.

Beagle sniffing at a carrot cake on a kitchen counter, with the owner's hand reaching to remove it from the dog's reach

Can Dogs Eat Carrot Cake? Potential Risks Explained

14 April 2024

Carrot cake is dangerous for dogs because it contains toxic components like raisins, nutmeg, and macadamia nuts, all of which can lead to health problems.

Brown Shih Tzu dog cautiously taking a bite of parsley held by its owner's hand

Can Dogs Eat Parsley? A Comprehensive Look

14 April 2024

The potential advantages and disadvantages of giving parsley to dogs, such as how much to give and things to watch out for.

A chinchilla with a thick, soft grey coat sitting next to a carrot on a wooden surface

Can Chinchillas Eat Carrots? A Dietitian's Guide

14 April 2024

Chinchillas can have carrots, but they should only be given in moderation because of their high sugar levels.

Friendly Labrador Retriever sniffing at a pile of roasted pumpkin seeds on a wooden table in a kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin Seeds? Pros and Cons

14 April 2024

The nutritional value and possible dangers of giving pumpkin seeds to dogs, as well as how to serve them safely.

Fluffy beige Syrian hamster sitting up and sniffing a single almond on a wooden surface

Can Hamsters Eat Almonds? A Look at Nuts in Their Diet

14 April 2024

Almonds can be a good occasional snack for your hamster, but make sure to limit the amount you give them to prevent obesity and potential tummy troubles.

Black domestic shorthair cat sitting next to an open can of salmon, looking at it curiously

Can Cats Eat Canned Salmon? Risks and Benefits Explained

13 April 2024

Canned salmon is safe for cats to eat in moderation, but there are some things that cat owners should keep in mind in terms of nutritional value and risks.

Close-up of a plump, golden-brown Syrian hamster carefully sniffing a single peanut on a wooden surface

Can Hamsters Eat Peanuts? Nutrition Facts and Safe Serving Tips

13 April 2024

Hamsters can have peanuts as long as they are given in moderation, but they are high in fat so they should be limited.

A Border Collie standing next to a bowl filled with shelled sunflower seeds, looking directly at the camera

Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Seeds? The Ultimate Evidence-Based Answer

13 April 2024

This article discusses the nutritional value of sunflower seeds, including their protein, fat, and vitamin content, and explains how they can be a healthy addition to your diet.

Detailed image of a Silkie guinea pig with long, flowing white fur chewing on an arugula leaf in a home environment with other vegetables

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Arugula? Benefits and Risks

13 April 2024

Arugula can be given to guinea pigs in moderation as a sometimes leafy green addition that offers essential nutrients.