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From time to time your dog may become sick. He may not have anything seriously wrong with him, or he may be recovering from a minor surgery. Perhaps you are following your vet’s instructions and caring for your dog at home. continue reading
Many people today are concerned about the health of their dogs. They want their dogs to eat food that is nutritious and good for them. This applies not just to their normal meals but also to the treats they give their dogs. continue reading
Yes, dogs can eat cashews. Cashews are very nutritious, if also very fattening. They won’t hurt your dog and your dog will love them, as long as your dog isn’t allergic to them. continue reading
It is perfectly all right to give your dog pasta. Pasta is often included in homecooked meals for dogs as a healthy carbohydrate. The only time it would not be all right to give pasta to your dog is if your dog has an allergy to wheat or eggs, which are used to make most pastas, although pasta can be made with different flours which are not made from wheat. continue reading
Yes, dogs can eat tomatoes. Tomatoes are a healthy source of vitamin C and many dogs love them. If you grow tomatoes in your garden, your dog may eat them right off the vine. continue reading
You can find lots of warnings on the Internet telling you that you shouldn’t feed your dog turkey around Thanksgiving because it may cause your dog to have a gastrointestinal upset, or that eating too much rich food can lead to a case of pancreatitis. This information is true, as far as it goes. If you suddenly stuff your dog with a lot of turkey and dressing leftovers, you could upset his stomach. continue reading
Great Danes, like many giant breeds, are subject to some special health problems. This means that you need to be careful when choosing the best dog food for your Great Dane. Great Danes often have problems with growing too rapidly, especially if they are fed a food that is too high in protein or given too much calcium. continue reading
Beagles are a relatively healthy breed and they can usually do well eating most good quality dog foods with quality ingredients. The breed is prone to a few health problems which are usually managed with medication, but you may be able to keep your dog healthier if you choose a food that has certain ingredients, or which does not use certain ingredients. continue reading
Due to their small size and other factors, Chihuahuas do have some special needs to consider when choosing the best dog food for them. Chihuahuas generally need to eat foods with smaller pieces if you are buying a dry kibble, for instance. continue reading
Most Bulldogs do well eating a good quality diet with quality ingredients such as named sources of meat protein, named fats, natural preservatives, and few grains. However, Bulldogs are prone to some particular health problems which can require special consideration when choosing the best dog food. continue reading
