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Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? They Can With This Dog Treat Recipe!
Ever wonder whether or not dogs can eat chickpeas? There are a lot of human foods that are perfectly safe to share with dogs, but understanding their ingredients is important to do so safely. We’ve rounded up the inside info on sharing Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? The short answer is yes — dogs can eat…
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Human Medications That Are Toxic To Dogs
You can share plenty of things with your dog, like certain human foods or favorite blankets. High on the list of things pet owners shouldn’t share with dogs are several human medications. Why are human medications toxic to dogs? The short answer is that dogs metabolize medications differently than humans. Their bodies aren’t able to…
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How Long Does It Take for a Dog to Digest Food?
As it is with humans, your dog’s digestive system is an important part of their overall health. As the National Institute of Health puts it, the digestive process is vital because your body needs nutrients from food and drink to work properly and stay healthy — the same applies to your pup! Understanding how your…
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Identifying Dog Dermatology Issues
Dog dermatology is a broad term that encompasses all skin conditions that affect dogs. These conditions can range from mild and easily treatable to severe and life-threatening. Some of the most common dog dermatology issues include: Below we go into further detail about some of the most common dermatological issues and skin disorders in dogs.…
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Pup: Probiotics for Dogs
In humans, the gut is often referred to as the second brain. Medical experts are finding out more and more just how important the gut is for a person’s overall health. Is the same thing true for your best friend? In fact, research into the canine microbiome has shown that it’s vital for metabolism, a…
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Dog Throwing Up White Foam: What It Means
Very few things frighten a loving pet parent more than to see their dog vomiting up white foam. They often fear something is very wrong. The truth is there are many reasons why your dog might be throwing up white foam. Let’s take a look at some of the common causes and when you should…
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Are Apples Good For Dogs?
Are apples good for dogs? Yes! Apples are not only delicious but also high in antioxidants and fiber. Dogs can eat apples as long as the core and seeds, which contain trace amounts of toxins, are removed. Just remember that moderation is key — treats should take up no more than 10% of your dog’s…
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Dog Won’t Eat His Food, But Will Eat Treats? Here’s Why.
It is not an uncommon problem if your dog won’t eat his food but will eat treats. In fact, this kind of eating has a name. It is called partial anorexia. Full anorexia is when your dog won’t eat anything. Partial anorexia is when your furry friend will eat but only special food that has…
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How to Best Comfort a Dog With Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis in dogs is a serious condition. While the medical definition of “inflammation of the pancreas” sounds mundane, it’s a potentially life-threatening condition and horribly painful. There’s nothing more heartbreaking to a loving pet parent than to see their furry friend in distress. If your dog is diagnosed with something like pancreatitis, it can be…
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My Dog Has Fleas and Hot Spots. What Do I Do?
In order to treat hot spots effectively, pet parents must first determine the underlying cause.