Can Dogs Eat Seaweed? ‘Seaweed’ is an umbrella term for the many species of marine algae and plants. All varieties of seaweed are technically edible, but many are either too difficult to process for cooking or flavor, can upset the stomach, or carry dangerous toxins. A few types of seaweed are edible and choice, eaten commonly around the world, and used both for culinary and medicinal purposes. We know people can eat seaweed, and that many marine species eat seaweed, but can dogs eat seaweed? Basic answer: Yes! Now let’s take a closer look at how you can keep your...
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Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal? A breakfast staple for people around the globe, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t at least tasted oatmeal. As with many human foods, pet owners worldwide are asking the same question: can dogs eat oatmeal? To give a short answer: yes! Your pup can eat oatmeal, and it’s a human-food favorite for countless dogs! There’s absolutely no danger to your dog if they want to enjoy a bit of oatmeal, but as with everything else, moderation is key. Below, we’ll get into the specifics of how to best feed your dog oatmeal so that...
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You’ll sometimes hear people talking about their pup’s “raw” diet. This means that they’re feeding their pups raw meat and fresh greens. It seems logical, right? Dogs come from wolves, and wolves eat meat in the wild. They don’t have a stove to cook it on, and they definitely don’t have machines to make kibble for them! So, wouldn’t that mean that dogs can eat raw chicken? Sort of. Today, we’ll be going on a deep dive into this topic! If you’re thinking about switching to a raw diet, you should read this first! There are some risks associated with...
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Vanilla or chocolate? Many of us can’t decide, but even if you love the rich cocoa bean, vanilla is an undeniably delicious flavor. Versatile and distinct, vanilla flavoring is part of everything from ice cream and cake to skincare. Everyone has their favorite vanilla dessert or dish, and there’s probably been a time when they’ve wondered if their canine companions can have a taste. The short answer is that dogs can have vanilla, but it should be given in small amounts, and only in other foods, never on its own. This is especially true if the flavoring is artificial. However,...
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What’s your favorite kind of cheesecake? New York? Cherry? Oreo? Turtle? Mmmm cheesecake…oh, sorry, got a little distracted there. Who doesn’t love cheesecake? It’s cheesy, it’s sweet, it’s definitely cakey, and it’s one of the most iconic desserts of all time. People love cheesecake so much, that you can find it in almost any American grocery store, lots of restaurants, and the famous “Factory,” of course. But, can dogs eat cheesecake? To help you keep track of what dogs can and can’t eat, we’ve covered everything from edamame to white chocolate, and here, we’re diving into whether dogs can eat...
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