Can Dogs Have Swanson Chicken Broth?

Sometime ago, I wrote two posts about chicken broth. This one is about using chicken broth and onions. And this one is about whether chicken broth can cause diarrhea.  Those posts have been popular with my readers and they have been asking more questions and wanting more information. In today’s post I’m going to be …

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Are Probiotics Effective For Dogs With Parvo?

You suspect that your pup contracted Parvo, and it sucks. The poor fur kid is sick as a dog (literally), and you’re worried that he might not make it if you don’t get the proper treatment in time. Someone told you that probiotics work like a charm to help dogs recover from this dreaded disease. …

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Does Extra Gum Contain Xylitol?

If your pet has a habit of removing chewing gum from your trash bins, stealing packets from countertops, or if you have been in the habit of sharing gum with your pet, you need to know about Xylitol.  This ingredient will be one of the first things that you will need to check if your …

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My Dog Ate a 10mg Edible

Dogs are very naughty; all it takes is a little moment of inattention and they will swallow whatever is in front of them.  The owner should never leave chocolate, edibles, or other potentially harmful items around dogs or in areas where they can get to them.  But even the best of us make mistakes like …

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Can Dogs Eat Coconut Flakes?

We all know roughly the type of foods that are safe for our dogs.  Whether they enjoy nibbling on a cube of cheese or wolfing down a leftover Sunday dinner, you generally know how to play it safe with your pooch. But what about those foods that don’t come up for discussion? And what if …

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Can Dogs Eat Low Salt Gravy?

We all know our pet pooch loves nothing more than licking leftover gravy from the inside of a dishwasher. Or, even better, in their dog bowl with some kibble or meat! They find it incredibly addictive and they’d eat it all day if they could. Can dogs actually eat gravy, though? And is it much …

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Can Dogs Have Bisto Gravy?

If you are anything like me, then you can’t stand food waste. Which can lead to some agonising decisions at the end of some dinner times. I mean any veg that is left on a plate is given to the dogs- that is a “no brainer.” But what about other leftovers? One of the ones …

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Can Dogs Eat Red Meat?

As a rule of thumb, it is generally safe for dogs to eat red meat in moderation.  Red meat is an excellent source of protein and other nutrients that are essential for your dog’s health.  However, there are a few things to keep in mind when feeding your dog red meat. First, make sure that …

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Does Dairy Queen Ice Cream Have Xylitol?

Most of our dogs, given the choice, would spend every waking hour with us. But, of course, this just isn’t possible. Yet without a doubt they are spending more time with us and becoming increasingly important members of our family.  One of the habits that highlights this is the way that we share our food …

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Can Dogs Eat Crunchy Peanut Butter?

It’s a bright, summer’s day and you’re finishing up a family picnic in the park. You’ve eaten far too much and just cannot finish that last peanut butter sandwich, no matter how much you try. You look around for a bin but there isn’t one nearby. You certainly can’t drop it on the ground and …

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