Tagged With Nutrition

Artistic image of a dwarf rabbit cautiously eating a mint leaf

Is Mint Safe for Rabbits to Eat? What You Need to Know

30 May 2024

Mint is another herb that can be given to rabbits as an occasional snack, but it should be given in limited amounts because of its potent essential oils.

A black and white spotted Dutch rabbit chewing on the corner of a cardboard box in a living room setting

Can Rabbits Eat Cardboard? What You Need to Know

30 May 2024

Healthy methods for giving your rabbit cardboard to chew on without worrying about their diet.

Close-up of a glass jar filled with assorted bird seed on a rustic wooden table

Does Bird Seed Spoil? How Long It Lasts and How to Keep It Fresh

30 May 2024

How to tell if bird seed has gone bad, how long it stays fresh, and ways to store it to ensure it lasts as long as possible for your backyard birds.

Elegant Maine Coon cat standing on a bathroom scale, looking up at the camera with a slightly concerned expression

Is My Cat Too Skinny? Evaluating Feline Weight and Health

30 May 2024

Symptoms, reasons, and treatments to help you figure out if your cat is underweight, including medical conditions, nutritional, and lifestyle factors that impact how much a cat weighs.

Close-up of a European rabbit with slightly open mouth, revealing its long, continuously growing teeth

The Teeth of Rabbits: Anatomy and Evolution of Rabbit Dentition

30 May 2024

Rabbits have 28 teeth - 16 on the top and 12 on the bottom, and they grow continuously throughout their lives.

Close-up portrait of a curious Abyssinian guinea pig surrounded by timothy hay and leafy greens

How Long Can Guinea Pigs Go Without Eating? What Vets Say

30 May 2024

Guinea pigs can go for only 6-8 hours without eating and need a diet that's high in fiber to stay healthy.

Veterinarian gently palpating the chest of a small, brown Maltese puppy with a worried expression

How to Get Rid of Puppy Hiccups: Home Remedies and When to Call the Vet

29 May 2024

While basic at-home treatments like water, chest rubs, and distractions can help with typical puppy hiccups, more serious issues will need to be addressed by a vet.

Chicken standing next to a bowl of cooked black beans, curiously inspecting the contents

Can Chickens Eat Black Beans? A Nutritional Analysis

29 May 2024

Chickens can eat black beans if they are cooked properly to remove toxins and are given in limited amounts.

Curious Peruvian guinea pig with long, silky fur looking at a shallow ceramic water bowl

Can Guinea Pigs Drink from a Bowl? Why Water Bottles Are Best

29 May 2024

Water bottles are the most reliable way to offer guinea pigs fresh, clean water on a regular basis, as opposed to water dishes.

Close-up of a medium-sized Russian tortoise with a mossy green shell eating a ripe, yellow banana

Can Tortoises Eat Bananas? A Guide to Feeding Your Tortoise

29 May 2024

Tortoises can eat bananas as long as they are part of a well-rounded diet and are given in moderation. Bananas offer several important vitamins and minerals, but they are also high in sugar.

Bernese Mountain Dog sitting next to a bowl of red bell pepper slices, looking attentively at the camera

Can Dogs Eat Red Peppers? Exploring the Pros and Cons

29 May 2024

Red bell peppers are a good source of vitamins and minerals for dogs, but they should be fed to dogs with care because of their spicy nature.

Baby gecko resting on a leaf-filled terrarium floor, with small food bowls containing live feeder insects

How to Feed a Baby Gecko: A Complete Nutritional Guide

29 May 2024

Hatchling geckos need a special diet of insects, as well as calcium and vitamins, to grow and develop properly.