Feeding

Can I Give My Dog Barley?

Barley has plenty of health benefits for humans, but is it something a dog can benefit from? Many times we want to give our dog some of the food we’re having, especially if it seems like the food is healthy. But not everything that is healthy for humans translates to being healthy for a dog. [...]

Can I Give My Dog Ribs?

A dog gnawing on ribs is very akin to a wolf in the wild, but is this something you should give your pup, or keep from them? Dog lovers enjoy the sight of their dogs delight in their doggy treats. It is no longer unusual for pet owners to feed their dogs bones. However, after [...]

Can I Give My Dog Cornmeal?

Since cornmeal finds its way into several different foods, it’s best to get a handle on whether or not it’s something your dog should have. A dog’s digestive system is made for the digestion of meat, much more than any other food. Corn has been utilized for dog food, supposedly as a cheaper protein source [...]

Can I Give My Dog a Bagel?

If your dog is begging for a piece of your bagel, what do you do? Or maybe they already got into a bag of bagels and you’re wondering if they’re going to be OK. Your dog will be fine if they’ve gotten into a bag of plain bagels, but it’s best not to willingly give [...]

Can I Give My Dog Molasses?

Molasses, a thick substance similar to honey, comes from processed cane sugar or beet sugar, and is used as a type of sweetener. It ranges from a brown to a deep black color. Molasses is used in England especially, and is called “treacle.” This substance has been used for a long time together with sulfur [...]

Can I Give My Dog Nutella?

Nutella is a popular hazelnut chocolate spread made by Ferrero, which is an Italian company famous for its chocolates, as well as other confectionary products. The spread was first introduced in the market in 1963. Some if its ingredients are skimmed milk, cocoa, hazelnut, palm oil and sugar. The process of making Nutella starts with [...]

Can I Give My Dog Nachos?

If you’ve got a nice plate of warm and yummy nachos it won’t be long before your furry friend is in your face asking for some. But is it OK? As you may very well already know, dogs can eat mostly anything they set their sights on as long as they find it tasty. Whether [...]

Can I Give My Dog Lentils?

Lentils are raved about as being healthy for us humans, but can a dog have them as well? Owning a dog can be a very complicated situation, especially if it is your first time owning one. Fortunately, most if not all dogs have a very good reputation for being empathetic and caring toward their owners [...]

Can I Give My Dog Kelp?

Kelp, a type of sea vegetable, is a great source of various minerals, such as iodine, magnesium, potassium, iron and calcium. Because it has a high iodine content of iodine, it is able to facilitate in the generation of thyroid hormones. These hormones are needed in order to be able to maintain the regular metabolism [...]

Can I Give My Dog Hot Sauce?

Did your dog get into the hot sauce? Being a good, responsible pet owner doesn’t only mean that your pet needs to be treated the best possible way. It also means that you need to watch everything your pet eats – especially if you own a dog. Dogs are lovable, caring companions and make wonderful [...]

← Previous Entries