Tagged With Safety

Concerned white Persian cat sitting beside a puddle of foam on a wooden floor

Why Is My Cat Vomiting Foam? Potential Causes, Concerns, and When to Call the Vet

24 February 2024

This article discusses the causes of foamy vomit in cats, what it might mean for your cat's health, how vets diagnose the issue, what you can feed your cat to help, and how you can stop it from happening in the future.

Golden Retriever sniffing a fresh apricot next to its food bowl in a sunny kitchen

Can Dogs Eat Apricots? Healthy Treats for Your Pup

22 February 2024

Can dogs eat apricots? Learn about the potential advantages, dangers of cyanide toxicity from the seeds, and proper preparation to make this fruit a safe and healthy treat for your dog.

Guilty-looking Boxer dog next to a spilled pack of pork rinds on an indoor background

Can Dogs Eat Pork Rinds? Uncovering the Risks and Safe Alternatives

20 February 2024

Potential health hazards for dogs that consume pork rinds, such as obesity and pancreatitis, and other, healthier snack options for your pup.

Curious Abyssinian cat looking at a hanging spider plant in a sunny room

Can Cats Eat Spider Plants? Toxicity and Other Safe Houseplants

20 February 2024

Spider plants are safe for cats but can cause minor stomach upset; suggestions for keeping your cat and spider plant safe and other pet-friendly plants listed.

Perplexed white West Highland Terrier staring at a bowl of ranch dressing with a jar beside it in a bright kitchen

Can Dogs Eat Ranch? Unveiling the Risks of Feeding Fido Condiments

20 February 2024

Potential health issues of giving dogs ranch: garlic and onion toxicity, lactose intolerance, obesity, pancreatitis, and salt toxicity.

Black and tan dog looking at a small bowl of baked beans on a kitchen countertop

Can Dogs Eat Baked Beans? Uncovering the Risks for Your Pet

18 February 2024

Potential health hazards for dogs that come with eating baked beans, such as anemia and weight gain, and other legumes that are safer for dogs.

Alert brown rat looking away from chocolate in a cage with healthy rat food and water

Can Rats Have Chocolate? Know the Risks and Best Practices

18 February 2024

The potential health dangers of chocolate consumption in rats, such as obesity, diabetes, and even death by poisoning, and the need for a well-rounded rat menu.

Worried-looking Beagle sitting away from blue cheese on a countertop, highlighting potential risks

Can Dogs Eat Blue Cheese? Understanding the Risks

18 February 2024

The risks of blue cheese to dogs, such as signs of poisoning, other types of cheese that are safe, and why it’s important to talk to a vet.

Great Dane looking curiously at a high-tech cat litter box while a cat watches from a distance

How to Stop Dogs from Getting into the Cat’s Litter Box

18 February 2024

Ways to prevent dogs from getting into the litter box, such as using physical barriers, high-tech litter boxes, and behavior training methods.

Fluffy orange cat observing a person using an at-home allergy testing kit at the dining table

How to Test for a Cat Allergy at Home: DIY Allergy Testing Guide

18 February 2024

At-home cat allergy tests like MyAllergyTest and Imutest; what to know about their differences from clinical testing.

Jack Russell Terrier looking warily at scattered Takis on a clean living room floor

Can Dogs Eat Takis? Understanding the Risks of Spicy Snacks

17 February 2024

Potential concerns for dogs eating Takis, such as onion and garlic toxicity, salt levels, and better dietary options for your pup.

Yorkshire Terrier looking at a small pile of Skittles on the floor indoors with a cautionary message

Can Dogs Eat Skittles? Understanding the Risks of Sugary Treats

17 February 2024

Skittles are bad for dogs because they are high in sugar and offer no nutritional value, which can lead to health issues like obesity, dental disease, and metabolic problems.