Tagged With Nutrition

Persian cat sniffing at a pile of baking soda on the kitchen floor, with the owner's hand reaching in

Can Cats Be Around Baking Soda? A Vet Weighs In

7 June 2024

Baking soda poisoning in cats, including signs, treatment, and how to make sure you're using it in a way that won't harm your pet.

Tabby cat sitting on hardwood floor, staring intently at a litter box filled with clumping cat litter

How Often Should You Change Cat Litter? Expert Guidance

6 June 2024

Frequent cat litter changes, from scooping to full cleanings, as well as the type of litter you use and when to replace the litter box.

Labrador Retriever with a concerned expression sniffing at a plate of sliced lasagna on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Lasagna? A Detailed Guide to the Safety of This Italian Dish

6 June 2024

Although some of the individual ingredients in plain lasagna are safe for dogs to eat in small amounts, many of the ingredients in lasagna are poisonous to dogs and can lead to complications.

A sleek black cat with yellow eyes cautiously nibbling on a single parsley leaf, perched on a window sill with a lush, green potted parsley plant in the background

Can Cats Eat Parsley? A Look at this Herb for Felines

6 June 2024

Parsley is safe for cats when given in moderation and can provide a variety of vitamins and other things that can help with bad breath, but it should not be used as a substitute for a well-rounded diet.

Tabby cat with green eyes sniffing and licking cat litter from an open litter box in a bathroom

Why Do Cats Eat Litter? Causes and How to Stop It

6 June 2024

Causes of pica in cats, such as health problems like anemia and psychological issues like stress, and what to do about it.

Brown dog sitting patiently as owner pours low-sodium gravy over its dry dog food

Can Dogs Eat Gravy? The Truth About Feeding Pups This Savory Sauce

6 June 2024

While you can make your own low-sodium gravy that is safe for dogs, many of the pre-made options have harmful ingredients such as onions and garlic.

Tabby cat with bright green eyes sniffing a bundle of fresh sage on a wooden table

Can Cats Eat Sage? What Vets Say

5 June 2024

The dangers and possible advantages of burning sage near cats, such as poisoning risks and how to burn sage safely around your pets.

A Labradoodle with a shaggy, curly brown coat standing guard next to a small pile of plums on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Plums? The Benefits and Risks Explored

5 June 2024

The fruit of the plum is usually fine for dogs to eat in small amounts, but the pit, along with the leaves and stems of the plum plant, are poisonous and can lead to cyanide poisoning.

Labrador Retriever sniffing a plate of homemade meatballs on a kitchen table

Can Dogs Eat Meatballs? Risks and Safe Portions

5 June 2024

Plain, homemade meatballs are generally safe for dogs to eat in small amounts, but there are a lot of ingredients in some meatball recipes that are toxic to dogs.

Detailed image of an Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat nibbling on shredded purple cabbage leaves in a dish filled with timothy hay

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Red Cabbage? Nutritional Facts and Safety

5 June 2024

Purple cabbage is another option that is full of nutrients and vitamin C, but make sure to only give it to your guinea pig in small amounts to avoid tummy troubles.

Close-up of a tiny calico kitten lapping up a bowl of diluted cow's milk with supplements

How to Dilute Cow's Milk for Kittens: A Step-by-Step Guide

5 June 2024

How to properly mix cow's milk for kittens, including the right proportions, additives, and weaning.

Labrador Retriever puppy sniffing at a pile of raw green beans on a kitchen floor

Can Dogs Eat Raw Green Beans? Benefits and Risks

5 June 2024

This article explores the question of if dogs can have raw green beans, covering topics such as nutritional value, how easy they are to eat, and how many green beans dogs can have.