Bones of any animal are generally not recommended for dogs. For whatever reason, we feel the need to bring our domesticated dogs back to the wild in some manner which includes giving them raw or cooked bones. The truth is that a dog’s wild counterpart has an average lifespan of 5 years. Giving your dog […]
Grass-eating in dogs is a very common occurrence but to-date we don’t know the exact reasons behind it. Several guesses have been posed although there isn’t evidence supporting or disproving any of them. One thing remains clear – you shouldn’t encourage or ignore this behavior. Grass-eating can be harmful and it can also be indicative […]
“Goldfish” is a fancy name for the common carp. Because the goldfish is bred for looks not functionality, it has a very delicate internal system. Its organs are made for a larger fish and thus are squeezed inside of its tiny body. To maximize your goldfish’s quality and quantity of life, pay particular attention to […]
Dogs have an appreciation for all things edible. While it makes feeding them a balanced diet easy, there are a few human foods that are can be harmful or toxic to them. Fortunately, most human foods can also be eaten by dogs so learning to avoid a few or keeping them out of reach isn’t […]
Ice cubes aren’t inherently bad for dogs – they are just frozen water after all. It’s what a dog does with them that could be harmful. Depending on your dog’s character traits, ice cubes may or may not be a good idea. Aggressive Chewers Ice cubes may not be appropriate for big dogs, young dogs, […]
For us dog lovers, it’s quite a disappointment to hear that the average dog’s mouth is not cleaner than the average human’s mouth. The good news is that dogs do not necessarily have dirtier mouths either. The comparison between two very different species is not so simple, but humans and dogs have this in common […]
Because we love our dogs so much, we overlook their more disagreeable habits. Their propensity for sniffing out and ingesting foul objects does not seem to make us adore them any less! One of the more harmful substances which many dogs find tasty is kitty litter—especially after the kitty has littered! Why Do Dogs Eat […]
While wolves and other wild canines are mostly carnivores, domesticated dogs can and should eat an omnivorous diet. Wild animals eat their prey raw which enables them to absorb a good balance of vitamins and nutrients. Most of us feed our dogs a diet that is specially manufactured for them. If you’ve ever read the […]
Gone are the days when dogs were fed the same old dried kibble that smelled like cardboard and probably tasted worse. Now dogs are given the same luxuries that we would give ourselves, including high-quality food. Although we want to give our dogs something close to a human diet we often cannot provide them their […]
As cats enter their golden years, their dietary needs change. Their digestive systems slow down and their organs may decline rapidly. Health issues overlooked in their younger years will manifest. Along with the proper veterinary care that a geriatric cat would need, a revitalization of the diet will prove effective in prolonging her nine lives. […]
The domesticated cat’s diet would not normally contain fish and it should not be a part of their diets unless provided in balanced cat food. Consequently, cats do not normally eat goldfish. However, cats are genetically skilled predators and a vulnerable goldfish is no match for the wily feline. Cats Don’t Eat Fish The popular […]