Unlike corn on the cob, sweet corn has been removed from the cob and is therefore completely safe for dogs to eat. It is often used as an addition to pet food to bulk it out cheaply, though it doesn’t necessarily add much in terms of calorific value or protein. Corn is a popular food, … Read more
Pet dental-health studies find very little difference in tooth-decay cases between dogs that eat dry food and dogs that eat wet food. In fact, when it comes to keeping your pet’s teeth healthy, not all dry food is created equal, anyway. [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4. 16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4. 16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”3px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ … Read more
Pain or Illness Shivering could be a sign that your dog is in pain or suffering from an illness. Shivering and muscle tremors can be symptoms of serious conditions such as distemper, hypoglycemia, Addison’s disease and inflammatory brain disease, as well as more common ailments like an upset stomach. Dogs are significantly more adept at … Read more
The injection itself is not painful to your pet. Often, veterinarians will place an intravenous (IV) catheter in the pet’s vein before giving the injection. The catheter will reduce the risk that the vein will rupture as the drug is injected. It’s the day all of us dog parents dread. We never want to say … Read more
No, dogs should not eat tomato sauce as it can contain ingredients and additives that can cause stomach upset and other health problems for your dog. Pasta sauces, soups, or ketchup made from red tomatoes are harmful to your dog’s diet. What about pasta sauce? Can dogs eat spaghetti sauce? Here’s the deal with pasta … Read more
Dogs experiencing pain may have a faster and more shallow breathing pattern than normal. They may also pant. You may even notice a change in the movement of the abdominal muscles and/or those of the chest. Both sets of muscles are involved in the breathing process. It is important for pet owners to be aware … Read more
Even consuming small amounts of wine can lead to alcohol poisoning for your pet. Alcohol can cause lethargy, respiratory depression, and dangerously low body temperature in dogs. Moreover, wine is made from grapes, which are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure. Like humans, dogs can be negatively impacted by alcohol, so even a … Read more
Raw meat is likely to contain harmful bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli and more. Cooking meat to a safe temperature kills off those harmful bacteria. By feeding uncooked meat, there’s a higher risk your dog will develop a foodborne illness or other type of bacterial infection. Wolves and dogs are unrelated, and wolves thrive … Read more
The American Veterinary Medical Association opposes the unregulated feeding of raw foods and discourages “the feeding to cats and dogs of any animal-source protein that has not first been subjected to a process to eliminate pathogens, because of the risk of illness to cats and dogs, as well as humans.” Raw dog food diets are … Read more
Roughhousing is part of the fun of being a dog. Playing is a way for dogs to explore their world and to socialize with other animals and people. It is completely normal, safe, and healthy in most cases, but it can become dangerous if it goes too far. However, they use their mouths for the … Read more