Are Holly Berries Poisonous to Dogs?

Holly is a beautiful holiday decoration, but the berries can be toxic to your pet. Learn why holly berries are poisonous to dogs and what you can do about it.


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Vet-recommended dog food has many advantages for dogs and can provide pet parents with a sense of peace knowing their dog is getting the nutrition they need.

How a Pet Can Benefit From Vet-Recommended Dog Food

The Advantages of Vet-Recommended Dog Food

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From identifying your pet’s specific need for transitioning food to monitoring for food allergies and sensitivities, here’s how to introduce new dog food.


How To Introduce New Dog Food: 4 Helpful Tips

How To Introduce New Dog Food: A Pet Parent’s Guide

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Hydrolyzed Dog Food: What It Is and Who It’s For

A hydrolyzed dog food diet can benefit dogs who suffer from digestive issues or have specific food sensitivities. Uncover how a dog can benefit from it here.


How Hydrolyzed Dog Food Can Help Your Pet

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Providing a dog with treats is a great way for pet parents to train and bond with their dogs. However, not all dog treats are created equally. It’s important for pet parents to know what to look for when purchasing dog treats. Here's a guide to dog treats.

Guide to Dog Treats

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Most pets love human foods, but they can be toxic or otherwise hazardous for them. Certain foods are toxic to pets and can make them sick — or worse. Here is a list of foods pets should avoid.

Foods Pets Should Avoid

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There are times when pet parents find they may need to change their dog’s food. However, they need to do it gradually. Here’s what pet parents need to know about how to change a dog’s diet.

How to Change a Dog's Diet

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A top concern for many dog parents is making sure their dog’s nutritional needs are met. Many ask, "how much should I be feeding my dog?" Here's are some general guidelines.

How Much Should I Be Feeding My Dog?

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The most common signs of dog food allergies include itchy skin and paws, sneezing, hot spots, hair loss, and ear infections. Here's how pet parents can identify which dog food ingredients their dog is allergic to.

Signs of Food Allergies in Dogs

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Realizing a dog has ingested something they shouldn’t have is every pet parent’s worst nightmare. Imagine there’s a chewed-up bottle of medication on the floor or chocolate wrappers scattered around the house. It’s a scary situation. When a canine companion eats something harmful to their health, a pet parent’s first...

How to Make a Dog Throw Up In an Emergency

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Thanksgiving cooking fills the air with delicious, tempting smells for people and pets alike. While some foods are okay to share with pets in moderation, others could prove harmful or even toxic. Knowing the difference is key to keeping pets safe and healthy.

Thanksgiving Foods: What Can Be Shared with Pets and What to Avoid

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Cat or dog nutrition is just as important as human nutrition. ‌‌Just as there are recalls for human foods, there are also sometimes recalls on pet food. Companies issue a recall for a variety of reasons and they can also happen to companies known for excellent practices and ingredients.

Why Pet Food Gets Recalled

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Transitioning puppies to solid food can be a complicated process for pet parents. Knowing when to start weaning, what dog food to buy, and understanding puppy nutrition requirements can be overwhelming. However, being prepared will help make the transition easier for the puppy and pet parent.

Transitioning Puppies to Solid Food

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Not all dog food is created equal. As a pet parent, it is crucial to choose dog food that is healthy and nutritious. Remember that dogs have different nutritional needs based on their age, health, and breed. Dog Food Standards The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) set dog food standards for nutriti

What is the Healthiest Food to Feed My Dog?

What Is The Healthiest Food To Feed My Dog?

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When it comes to dog food, the only way for pet parents to really determine the quality is to read the labels. But sometimes that can be tricky. That’s why knowing how to read dog food labels is an important first step when buying dog food.

How to Read Dog Food Labels

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When it comes to dogs, a big belly usually isn’t a big problem. There are many causes of a distended (swollen) stomach in dogs. Most of them aren’t emergencies. Some of them may be, though, so always be on the lookout for major warning signs. Signs of an Emergency When a bloated dog is in the throes of a medical emerge

Distended Stomachs May Quickly Become Medical Emergencies If Dog Parents Aren't Looking Out For Possible Causes

Distended Stomachs May Quickly Become Medical Emergencies if Dog Parents Aren't Looking Out for Possible Causes

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The rise in popularity of grain-free and raw food diets has increased significantly. Despite their popularity, these diets may not necessarily be the best. In fact, most Vets don't recommend raw food diets. Here's what pet parents need to know about dog nutrition.

Dog Parents Need to Know Vets Don't Recommend Raw Food Diets

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When wandering down the dog food aisle, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all of the options leaving pet parents wondering what ingredients to look for and maybe more importantly, which dog food ingredients to avoid. Choosing the best dog food comes down to reading the label and ignoring the packaging.

Dog Food Ingredients to Avoid

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One of the most important responsibilities of being a pet parent is providing their dog with a nutritionally complete and balanced diet. Here are the essential nutrients needed to support dog health.

Planning For a Dog's Nutritional Needs

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The past ten years have seen a significant increase in the rate of dog allergies among pets. As humans have become more aware of food allergies and the impact on their own health, veterinarian researchers have been encouraged to explore dog food allergies and environmental allergies. Many pet parents are surprised to 

Common Food Allergies in Dogs

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Like every other living organism, dogs need salt (sodium chloride) to survive. Sharing isn’t always caring when it comes to giving human food to a dog or allowing them to ingest salt water. The key element of salt, sodium...

Is salt bad for dogs?

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By Dr. Michelle Rose Is your dog or cat itchy around the face, feet, or belly? What about recurring ear infections? This could indicate that your pet might have an allergy...but what kind? With overlapping symptoms, it can be a struggle to tell the difference between food allergies, environmental allergies, and parasites.

How to Know if Your Pet Has Food Allergies

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By Dr. Emily Wilson Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and gratitude. But to your pet, it means one thing - table scraps! We know it’s hard not to let your pets in on the feast, but follow these guidelines to avoid holiday hazards. First, if you have guests joining you, set some ground rules. Request for your gue

Thanksgiving Feast : What you Can and Can't Share with your Pups

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By Dr. Sarah Wallace Our vets have written about all kinds of dangerous (and not so scary) things your dog just may eat. We’ve compiled those posts here for a quick reference, with a short answer to “Can my dog eat that?” Carrots - YES! Oranges - Sure Strawberries - Yup Watermelon - Yes, no rinds or seeds though

Can My Dog Eat That?

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceStrawberries can definitely be fed to dogs! Strawberries, like their summer fruit friend, the blueberry, can be fed as a treat in moderation. It is important to remember that strawberries do contain sugar that can cause weight gain and can feed any bacteria affecting your pet's mouth and gums. So if

Can my dog eat strawberries?

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceYou are the champion of your pet's wellness care and that means nutrition is on your mind. With so many options and so much information out there, it can be tough to know what is best to feed your fuzzy family member. There have been recent links between grain-free pet foods and a condition called D

Grain Free Foods and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceThere is so much watermelon to go around, can the dog help you finish it off? Yes! but there are a few safety concerns to note. The watermelon rind is not a chew toy and should not be given to dogs to chew on or eat. Chunks of the rind can cause stomach upset and can cause an intestinal blockage.

Can my dog eat watermelon?

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceCarrots are a great treat or training reward for your dog ! Baby carrots contain about 4 calories each, so If you are looking for a healthy snack for your insatiably hungry pup or if you want to help your dog lose a few pounds, carrots are a great addition to your feeding regimen. Fresh and cooked...

Can my dog eat carrots?

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceMany humans enjoy citrus fruits, but do dogs? Eh, most dogs don't actually enjoy citrus fruits and won't partake. But if your dog is the exception to the rule, then sure! You can give them a slice or two of your Sumo orange - I wouldn't share mine, but that's up to you. If you decide to feed citrus

Can my dog eat oranges?

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceBanana? Sure! A whole banana might be a bit excessive, but a couple slices of banana would be a fine snack for your dog every once in a while. If the banana is more mushy and cannot be accurately sliced, then 1-2 tablespoons of banana make a great kong-stuffer. It is good to note, however, that...

Can my dog eat bananas?

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceAvocados, although toxic and harmful to birds, horses, and cows, are less of a concern for dogs and cats. One potential harm to dogs and cats comes from swallowing the pit of the avocado and getting it stuck in the intestines. The average pet will be unable to pass an avocado pit and will need...

Can my dog eat avocado?

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By Dr. Sarah Wallace Mangos, like many other fruits, can make a sweet treat for your canine companion. Safety first - important preparation steps before feeding mango to your dog include both peeling off the skin and removing the pit. The skin can in theory be eaten, but is like a rawhide in that it is difficult for dog

Can my dog eat mango?

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceBlueberries are a wonderful treat for dogs. Underline the word treat. Although delicious for both humans and dogs, they do contain sugar that can cause weight gain if given in large quantities. With that in mind, they are a naturally small fruit that lends themselves well to training treats, a...

Can my dog eat blueberries?

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By Dr. Sarah WallaceApples are a fine food for your dog. Apples are filled with nutrients, water and fiber for your dog to eat and benefit from. However, in humans, apples are known for causing constipation. Apples may also cause constipation in dogs as well - but remember that every dog is different and react to...

Can my dog eat apples?

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