Your dog is all excited because it’s mealtime, and he’s been running around all day. Poor thing is starving and ready to devour just about anything. You open the pantry cupboard and see, well, nothing. Oh, man! You forgot to buy dog food. Again. There are some egg noodles, though. Surely, he can have some …
The small red date from Asia, popularly called jujube, is a sweet fruit with a chewy texture and apple-like flavor. Mature and ripe jujubes appear dark red or purple with a wrinkly body, and rich in carbs, fiber, vitamin C, proteins, calcium, and potassium. The jujube is a nutrient-rich fruit with many health benefits for …
And now I return to one of my favourite topics- how to reduce waste! It has always seemed a bit daft to me that, when it comes to the vegetables that we eat, large parts of them (such as the peelings) ends up in our compost bins and not on our plates. Broccoli stems are …
Sometimes, when it comes to our dogs, we are looking for a shortcut- we want to provide them with the best nutrition possible but we want to spend as little time as possible feeding them! At other times with our dogs, we want to use them as machines that reduce the amount of waste that …
In this article, I will answer the question “can puppies eat eggs?” Eggs are a natural choice to add to a puppy’s diet because they are a staple food in most of our homes, they are cheap and most of us know that eggs are a healthy food. But are eggs a must have food …
You love your dog and once in a while, you want to indulge him with a treat. You probably already know that chocolates, walnuts, onions, avocado and grapes are some of the huge no no’s when it comes to dog food. But what about fat trimmings? Sounds like something your cannine friend would appreciate doesn’t …
Who are Activia? Activia is a company dedicated to researching probiotics and how they improve gut health. They provide several different probiotic yoghurt products, including some designed for children. They believe that gut health is important to overall health. Why might Activia help dogs? Pets can develop gut problems just like people can. Dogs are …
Potatoes are often considered to be a cheap and beneficial vegetable to bulk up your dog’s food intake. This is because both cooked and raw potatoes do technically possess some nutritional value. However, you should generally avoid feeding your dog raw potatoes. This is because they contain high levels of Solanine, a compound toxic to …
So, it’s late. You’re home from a long day at the office, and Rover is super excited to see you. That’s great! You reach for the dog food because he’s probably starving, only to see that it’s empty. Should you make an emergency trip to the grocery store? Is the store even open at this …
While it is easy to panic in a situation like this, it is important to do your best to try to stay calm. Remind yourself that accidents happen, and our furry friends can often create their own mischief. Right now though, they need you to collect as much information as you can, to make sure …
