Elena Acai berries have recently become popular in the western world due to their health benefits and antioxidant properties. If you are one of the many people who enjoy eating or drinking these South American dark purple berries and have pets at home, you may be wondering – can dogs have acai berries too? The short … Read more
Did your pup just eat the chives in your garden, or did it somehow reach the package of chives in your kitchen? While they may seem harmless, chives are part of the Allium family, and just like onions, garlic and leeks can be toxic to dogs. So, the short answer to the question, can dogs … Read more
Do you have some leftover fried rice from last night? Are you considering sharing it with your pup? Rice itself is safe for dogs unless, in very rare cases, your pup is allergic to it. In fact, boiled white rice is commonly given to dogs recovering from stomach upsets and having other health issues. But … Read more
You may have heard that chicken broth is good for dogs, but you may be wondering – can dogs have beef broth too? The good news is that they can when the broth is prepared without potentially harmful or toxic ingredients to canines. Even better, bone-based beef broth can have multiple benefits for the health … Read more
Is your pup coughing a lot all day and all night long? Or is retching and spitting out white foam? Unfortunately, this may mean that it has contracted kennel cough. In the milder cases, and with proper care, your pup can get better and be ready to go to the dog park in about a … Read more
If you are like many animal lovers and live in a blended household with cats and dogs, then your pup may show some interest in your kitty’s litter box. But what should you do if your dog ate cat litter? First of all, rest assured because most cat litter is not toxic to canines. So … Read more
Beef is the number one ingredient and protein source in many high-quality dog foods and treats because of its rich nutritious value and its taste. So if you are asking yourself can dogs eat beef – the answer is yes. Canines can safely eat beef, but only some parts of the meat, when it is … Read more
While some dog parents may never experience it, others know well what it feels like to be headbutted by their dogs. The question that many of these dog owners keep asking is – why does my dog headbutt me? The first thing you should know is that headbutting is pretty common among dogs and other … Read more
Coconut oil has multiple benefits for human health, including encouraging fat burning and weight loss, antimicrobial properties, antioxidants, a boost to the skin, hair, oral health, and more. But is it as healthy for dogs as well? The good news is that you can use this plant-based oil for many health advantages for canines. Dog … Read more
While some dog breeds, such as the various small-sized terriers, were specifically created as rat and mouse hunters, most of today’s urban dog parents will hardly be happy if their furbaby returns to them with a dead mouse in their mouth, let alone if it happens to eat it. Mice have been unwanted pests in … Read more