Coffee cake? These yummy desserts (and anything else that includes coffee, tea, or chocolate) have caffeine, which can actually be fatal to dogs. Coffee cake is a delicious snack that many people enjoy. But can dogs share in the experience, too? Coffee cake contains ingredients like sugar, flour, butter, and eggs – all of which … Read more
In general, brewers yeast is good for dogs who do not have a weakened immune system, take medications, or have yeast allergies. Furry friends who aren’t affected by these situations can benefit from a healthy dose of brewers yeast and its array of nutrients. If you’re interested in knowing what brewer’s yeast for dogs can … Read more
Food and water For pets that underwent a tooth extraction, please only feed them chunky meat or soft food for the next 10-12 days. Do not feed them any dry food, bones, rawhide or give them any chew toys as these will damage or even tear the sutures your vet has placed in your pet’s … Read more
Feeding Dogs Hamburgers However, if you want to throw a plain patty on the grill, unseasoned and cooked hamburger meat can be a healthy source of protein in addition to your dog’s regular, balanced diet. This is true in general of ground beef, turkey, chicken, and pork. The quick response is that cooked ground beef … Read more
Dogs cannot have cranberry juice due to the high sugar content and potentially toxic ingredients. While whole cranberries are safe for dogs and can help prevent bladder infection, pet parents should never give their dog cranberry juice. Cranberry juice is a popular beverage with many health benefits, but it’s important to remember that humans aren’t … Read more
For humans, detecting gas leaks can be very difficult without the use of specialized equipment. However, dogs can do this with just their sense of smell. A dog may exhibit a number of signs when it detects danger, such as gas. This encompasses complaining or crying, acting erratically, withdrawing, or becoming overly animated. Additionally, you … Read more
Although extremely rare, dog teeth cleaning risks do exist. As with any living creature under general anesthesia (including humans), there is always the risk of organ failure or death. AKC participates in affiliate advertising programs that give websites a way to monetize their content by promoting and linking to akc. org. If you buy something … Read more
The treatment for heartworm disease is not easy on the dog or on the owner’s pocket book. Treatment can be potentially toxic to the dog’s body and can cause serious complications, such as life-threatening blood clots to the dog’s lungs. Heartworm is a serious condition in dogs that can cause serious, long-term health problems. Unfortunately, … Read more
As with canine influenza, you’re not likely to contract pneumonia from your dog. However, bacterial and viral pneumonia can be transmitted easily between dogs, especially if they are very young, older, or have a compromised immune system. Pneumonia is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people each year. While many people … Read more
No, dogs should not eat Pine Cones and should stay away from Pine Cones. Dogs that eat Pine Cones can have intestinal blockages and other symptoms such as vomiting and depression. So while Pine Cones aren’t directly toxic to dogs, they can still cause other health issues in dogs. Dog owners continue to be perplexed … Read more