Tagged With Safety

Russian Blue cat eyeing a plate of fried chicken with bones on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Eat Chicken Bones? Safety and Nutrition Guide

13 February 2024

Risks of giving cats chicken bones, such as choking, internal injury, and bacterial infections, along with healthier dietary options.

Attentive Boxer dog looking at fresh basil leaves on a chopping board in a sunny kitchen

Can Dogs Have Basil? Exploring the Safety and Benefits

12 February 2024

Proper basil dosage for dogs, the potential health advantages of basil, the importance of portion control, and how to add it to their meals.

Thoughtful Shiba Inu sitting at a dining table, looking away from a soy sauce bottle and a bowl

Can Dogs Have Soy Sauce? Understanding the Risks and Safe Alternatives

12 February 2024

Hazards of soy sauce to dogs, such as salt toxicity, signs, other poisonous human products, and healthy dietary replacements.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel examining a bowl of granola with dried berries in a sunny kitchen

Can Dogs Have Granola? What to Know About Healthy Dog Treats

12 February 2024

Healthy dog granola does not contain chocolate, raisins, xylitol; however, it is important to practice moderation and consult your vet to ensure a well-rounded diet.

Beagle wearing a chef's hat sitting in a kitchen, looking eagerly at a bowl of dog-safe pesto with kitchen utensils and herbs in the background

Can Dogs Eat Pesto? Understanding the Risks and Safe Alternatives

11 February 2024

Dangers of giving dogs pesto, such as harmful additives including garlic and the high fat levels, and how to make a dog-safe version.

Fluffy Siberian cat sitting beside pots of real ferns in a home with various houseplants

Can Cats Eat Ferns? Understanding Plant Toxicity for Your Feline Friend

11 February 2024

Toxicity of ferns to cats: how to tell the difference between nontoxic real ferns and toxic fern-like plants, signs of poisoning, and how to keep your cat out of harm's way.

Vigilant Australian Shepherd dog eyeing a plate of roasted turkey with scattered bones on a dining table

Can Dogs Eat Turkey Bones? Safety and Alternatives Explained

11 February 2024

Turkey bones are dangerous for dogs and can lead to choking, internal injury, and exposure to bacteria, so it's best to stick with safer chew options.

Boxer dog looking curiously at a red Twizzler candy being taken away by its owner in a cozy living room

Can Dogs Eat Twizzlers? Understanding the Risks and Alternatives

10 February 2024

Potential health hazards of giving dogs Twizzlers, such as weight gain, dental problems, and the toxicity of glycyrrhizin in licorice.

Responsible pet owner keeping a jar of Nutella away from an eager Staffordshire Bull Terrier in a kitchen

Can Dogs Have Nutella? Know the Risks to Your Dog

10 February 2024

Risks of feeding Nutella to dogs: theobromine poisoning, high levels of sugar and fat, and potential for other digestive issues; why dogs need to eat food that is specific to their species.

Curious Siamese cat sniffing a blooming rose bush, with a focus on the pet-safe environment

Can Cats Eat Roses? Here’s What You Need to Know About Pet Safety

10 February 2024

Roses are non-toxic to cats, although there are some risks associated with rose exposure, such as thorn wounds and pesticide poisoning; lilies are extremely toxic and can result in kidney failure.

Orange cat nibbling on dried seaweed on a modern kitchen counter with bowls of cat food

Can Cats Eat Seaweed? Unpacking the Benefits and Risks for Feline Health

9 February 2024

Nutritional pros and cons of giving your cat seaweed, such as iodine levels, the risk of hyperthyroidism, and other options.

Tabby cat with marbled patterns cautiously sniffing a ZZ plant in a home setting

Do ZZ Plants Hurt Cats? What You Need to Know

9 February 2024

Toxicity of ZZ plants to cats, including symptoms like oral irritation and vomiting, and the importance of prompt veterinary care.