Tagged With Nutrition

Concerned Labrador retriever looking away from a durian fruit held near its face

Can Dogs Eat Durian? A Comprehensive Look

4 April 2024

Durian is poisonous to dogs and can result in vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal obstruction. Safer fruit and vegetable options are suggested in its place.

Great Dane lying on tiled floor with partially digested dog food, looking nauseous

Why Is My Dog Throwing Up Undigested Food Hours After Eating? Causes and Solutions

4 April 2024

Causes of a dog vomiting undigested food several hours after eating, such as medical conditions like pancreatitis and megaesophagus.

Chihuahua with a concerned expression sniffing a plate of tamales on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Tamales? The Risks and Safe Ingredients

4 April 2024

Why tamales are bad for dogs, and other treats you can give your dog instead.

Portrait of an attentive Border Collie with an intelligent gaze, with a plate of sliced red cabbage in the background

Can Dogs Eat Red Cabbage? Benefits and Precautions Explained

3 April 2024

Red cabbage is a nutritious vegetable that can be a healthy addition to your dog's diet as long as it is given in moderation and prepared correctly.

American guinea pig with tan fur cautiously eating the green part of a spring onion

Can Guinea Pigs Have Green Onions? The Science

3 April 2024

Guinea pigs can eat the green part of a spring onion, but the white part is not safe for them to eat due to the compounds it contains.

Brown hamster nibbling on a piece of whole wheat toast with a thin layer of peanut butter, its cheeks full

Can Hamsters Eat Peanut Butter? A Look at the Risks and Benefits

3 April 2024

Peanut butter can be a good source of nutrition for hamsters, but it is high in fat and calories so it should be given sparingly.

Siamese cat sniffing at a bowl of cooked corn kernels

Can Cats Eat Corn? A Scientific Look at Corn for Felines

3 April 2024

Cats can have a little bit of plain, cooked corn every once in a while as a treat, but it doesn't offer much in the way of nutrition for cats.

A wrinkly Shar-Pei dog sniffing a plate of thinly sliced prosciutto on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Prosciutto? A Vet Weighs In on This Salty Snack

3 April 2024

Prosciutto is safe for dogs to eat as long as it is given in moderation, however, its high fat and salt levels can lead to health problems.

Golden Retriever sniffing at a collection of common spices and herbs on a wooden table

Dog-Safe Spices: The Best Herbs and Spices to Use and Avoid

2 April 2024

Herbs and spices that are safe and unsafe for dogs, including herbs, spices, and other common ingredients that can be poisonous.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel staring curiously at a croissant on a kitchen counter, with the owner's hand gently pushing it away

Can Dogs Eat Croissants? The Truth About Sharing This Pastry

2 April 2024

Croissants are not good for dogs because they are high in fat, sugar, and calories, which can cause a variety of health problems.

Brindle-coated elderly Great Dane resting near an oversized water dish in a veterinary clinic setting

Polydipsia in Older Dogs: Causes and What to Know

2 April 2024

Causes and treatment of increased thirst in senior dogs, such as diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's, and old age.

A Holland Lop rabbit resting next to a pile of acorn squash in a clean studio setting

Can Rabbits Eat Squash? A Detailed Guide to This Crunchy Vegetable

2 April 2024

Rabbits can eat most kinds of squash without any issues, and they will benefit from the fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that squash provides as long as it is part of a well-rounded diet.