Eating raw ground beef can make you or your dog sick- it’s nice like that! In all likelihood it won’t make your dog sick but potentially raw ground beef contains bacteria. And the main suspects are salmonella, e coli and yersinia. Salmonella can kill- the real threat comes from poultry but beef can be contaminated …
Meatballs are universal. This simple dish defies time and space. No one knows who made the first meatball, but we should thank them nevertheless for their yummilicious invention. Ancient Chinese ate meatballs, and so did the Romans and the Greeks. The reason behind their popularity lies in a very practical fact – some cuts of …
Did you know that the average amount of lamb eaten by an American was just over a pound in 2020? Which is a huge drop from the five pound average consumption which was seen in the 1960s? And that this is peanuts when you think that the average for chicken per person is over 200 …
Dogs love gravy, and adding some to their food makes it more tasty and palatable. After a delicious roast dinner, it can be tempting to let your furry friend have some of the leftovers. However, this may not be a good idea because some ingredients in gravy can be detrimental to your dog’s health. Both …
It’s the same problem over and over again. Can I give my beloved dog just a tiny bit of what I’m having? All pet parents know the terrible sense of guilt when the dog looks at you with those large pleading eyes and you don’t know whether you should give him a morsel of what …
You know that guilty feeling you get when your dog begs for any leftover steak? You cannot give him that, but pork shoulder bones are safe and quite healthy for your dog. Cooked bones are dangerous as heat-processing makes them brittle, but raw bones should pose no problem to your dog. Pork shoulder bones 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 …
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 …
Raw pork is dangerous to dogs. This is because it contains harmful bacteria which can cause your dog to become ill, as well as a high-fat content that may cause your dog to have digestion issues. If your dog has eaten large quantities of raw pork, it’s best to ring your vet to see what …
Many people view frog’s legs as an exotic delicacy although this type of food is rather popular in the Southern US states. Should you feed your dog frog legs? Yes, because frog meat is hypoallergenic and has a low fat content, while also being rich in minerals and vitamins. While there are some concerns that …
