New puppy in the house? Fantastic! So, where do you start? There are seven critical commands every dog needs to learn ASAP for their own safety (and your sanity). While everyone wants to have that super smart, obedient dog who can perform unique tricks, there are several basic words your dog must learn right…
We’ve started to get the ‘look’. You know the one I’m talking about. Rover stands at the entrance to the living room staring longingly at us relaxing on the couch. It’s early evening, a normal time for both of us to be home. But, as we all know, the last couple of months with…
Yes, celery is OK for dogs to eat… but really… why! Sorry, celery sometimes feels a little like a punishment with it’s high fiber content, often stringy texture and bland taste. But, for your four legged friend, it’s crunchy – Yay! Go ahead and see if Rocky enjoys a piece of celery if that’s what’s being chopped up in the kitchen.
Yes, dogs can eat broccoli – as an occasional treat this is OK. Be cautious and avoid stems because they are a little firmer and could cause choking if your dog doesn’t chew fully. We’ve put a yellow “warning” label on broccoli because the leafs on the broccoli plant itself and uncooked broccoli may…
Doggie breath? Eeew!! It should be no surprise that bad breath develops with our pet given the apparent lack of attention to dental hygiene in many dogs. Imagine how badly your own breath might smell or the condition of cavities might become if you didn’t take care of your own daily dental health. Training…
No, mushrooms are not good for dogs. Some sources say that simple white mushrooms that are supermarket sourced (and edible by people) might not cause a problem for dogs. The problem with offering your dog even those mushrooms that might be OK is that the taste and smell may encourage Fluffy to become interested…
Yes, dogs can eat pineapple! Many sources say pineapple is safe for dogs, if the theme of small amounts is followed it’s probably fine, but pineapple does have a lot of sugar in it.
Red fully ripened tomato in small amounts might be OK for your dog, however a warning about tomato is that it contains something called solanine which is present in the green leafy bits and possibly the unripened fruit of a tomato.
There are some human foods that are OK to offer to our four legged friends as a small treat, and others that are downright dangerous. When in doubt, run the question past your veterinarian, but here are a few rough guidelines to start the conversation.