Why Does My Dog Have A Hot Tongue?

You took Rover to the dog park, and it is epic. He’s having so much fun, running around, chasing the Frisbee, and just altogether being a dog. You haven’t seen him going this crazy in weeks! He runs to you, panting, and licks your hand. His tongue feels weirdly hot. Is this normal? Is he …

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Should I Feed My Dog A Late Night Snack?

You drag yourself from the car to the front door. It’s late and today was beyond crazy. Poor Rover must be starving by now. Is it okay to feed him this late? What happens if this becomes a regular thing? Will he be okay? Maybe you should consider investing in one of those self-feeder thingies. …

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Can Dogs Eat Turkey Breasts?

Every year, more than 46 million turkeys are killed at Thanksgiving alone, and more than 22 million turkeys are killed at Christmas. With this amount of turkeys killed and eaten across the US, it’s only natural that you wonder if your pets can have some. Sharing some of your delicious turkey meals with our dog …

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Can Dogs Eat Chicken Legs?

This and many other similar questions of what dogs can and cannot eat trouble many pet parents. The confusion is mostly centered around chicken legs, feet, wings, necks and chicken bones in general.  Since chicken is a very popular meat, with about 9 billion chickens killed for their flesh every year in the US alone. …

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Why Has My Dog Suddenly Got Bad Gas, Vomiting and Diarrhea?

So, Rover suddenly has an upset tummy. His tummy decided to cook up a mixture of noxious gases that would put the most potent fart bomb to shame. Poor thing has the runs too, and it looks like he’s about to throw up. That doesn’t sound good. What should you do? Should you treat him …

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Can Dogs Eat Red Rice?

There is a lot of interest recently in red rice as it has become one of the latest superfoods. Purple (and blueberries) are out and red rice is well and truly in. All of this fuss centres around human health and not dog health of course. But if red rice has been something that you …

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My Dog Ate A Small Piece Of Garlic

Ah, the smell of sizzling garlic in the kitchen. Doesn’t it make your mouth water? I bet Fido wants in on the action, too, right? He’s probably looking at you with that little pouty face, pleading as though you’ve never, ever given him any food, ever. No wonder most people cave and give their fur …

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Can Dogs Have Cooked Lamb Bones?

I don’t know about you, but my kitchen looks like a bomb has hit it when it comes to clearing up after a roast.  Every saucepan and roasting pan has been used and there isn’t an inch of space on any of the work surfaces.  A simple place to start in the mammoth task of …

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Can Dogs Eat Fried Rice?

Fried rice is one of those comforting foods that we tend to eat on a Friday or Saturday night when hopefully the stresses and strains of the previous week are fading away. It is centuries old and originates in China as a way of using up leftovers. The Asian version of Bubble and Squeak perhaps? …

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Can Dogs Eat Long Grain Rice?

I love rice and I doubt that I will ever get bored of eating it. My dogs are keen fans of it too and they love it when I feed them the last remaining bits from the saucepan. It is funny to see their big clumsy mouths having to eat such small delicate grains. But …

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