Tagged With Nutrition

Close-up of a box turtle with a yellow and black shell examining a ripe purple grape on a mossy log

Can Turtles Have Grapes? A Nutritionist Weighs in on the Facts and Safety

6 April 2024

Turtles can have grapes, but it's important to make sure that you're not feeding them too many - different types of turtles have different grape needs.

Orange tabby cat sniffing at a piece of chocolate cake on a plate in a kitchen

Can Cats Eat Cake? The Risks of Feeding Human Treats

6 April 2024

Cats should not eat cake on a regular basis because of potential health problems associated with sugar, fat, and toxic ingredients like chocolate.

Marans chicken with dark, iridescent feathers cautiously approaching scattered black sunflower seeds on the grass

Can You Give Chickens Sunflower Seeds? We Weigh the Pros and Cons

6 April 2024

Sunflower seeds can be a healthy addition to a chicken's diet, but they should be given in limited amounts as a supplement to other foods.

Concerned Pomeranian dog sniffing a plate of french fries, with owner holding a book on canine nutrition

Can Dogs Eat French Fries? A Vet Weighs In On This Salty Snack

6 April 2024

The dangers of giving dogs french fries, such as obesity, pancreatitis, and salt toxicity, and better ways to incorporate potatoes into your dog's diet.

Close-up of a curious-looking brown and white fancy rat peering out from a pile of crumbled cheddar cheese

Can Rats Have Cheese? The Truth About This Popular Myth

6 April 2024

Rats can have cheese as an occasional treat, but it should be given in small amounts because of their lactose intolerance and the fact that they can easily become overweight on high-fat foods.

Alert Border Collie sitting next to a bowl of ground flax seeds on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Flax Seeds? Benefits and Precautions

6 April 2024

Flax seeds can offer dogs some nutritional advantages if given as part of a balanced diet, such as better skin, digestion, and immune system support.

Yellow duckling eagerly pecking at a large orange carrot on a grassy riverbank

Can Ducks Have Carrots? Here's What to Know About This Crunchy Veggie

5 April 2024

Carrots are a nutritious snack for ducks that can give them essential vitamins and minerals, but they should still only be given as part of a well-rounded diet and in moderation.

Labrador Retriever sniffing a plate of potato skins in a clean kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Potato Skins? A Nutritional Analysis

5 April 2024

The potential dangers and advantages of giving dogs potato skins, such as toxicity, stomach problems, and how to prepare them safely.

Close-up portrait of a smooth, velvety gray Rex rabbit enjoying a few arugula leaves

Can Rabbits Eat Arugula? A Nutritional Guide for Bunny Owners

5 April 2024

Arugula can be a healthy and safe choice for rabbits as long as it is given to them in moderation and as part of a well-rounded diet.

Labrador Retriever hesitantly sniffing a pile of cat treats on a hardwood floor

Can Dogs Eat Cat Treats? Vet-Approved Guidelines

5 April 2024

Although there are a few cat treats that are OK for dogs to eat in small amounts, they don't have the nutritional content that dogs require and can lead to health problems if they are eaten in large amounts.

Border Collie sitting next to a bowl of jicama sticks, looking up at the owner

Can Dogs Eat Jicama? A Look at This Crunchy Vegetable

5 April 2024

Jicama is a non-toxic, low-calorie root vegetable that can be a nutritious occasional snack for dogs as long as it’s given in small amounts.

Miniature Schnauzer standing on hind legs, begging for a circle-shaped plain provolone cheese held in the owner's hand

Can Dogs Have Provolone Cheese? Here's What a Vet Says

5 April 2024

Provolone cheese can be an okay occasional snack for dogs, but there are several things to watch out for including weight gain and pancreatitis.