Can dogs eat baked pumpkin? Oh, I get asked this *all the time* at the clinic, especially when fall rolls around and pumpkins are literally everywhere. Whether it’s folks baking up holiday treats or clients worried because their pup snuck a bite of pie off the counter (yes, that’s happened more than once!), pumpkin seems…
Can dogs eat pear cores? That’s a question I’ve heard a surprising number of times working as an Animal Care Specialist in both shelters and vet clinics. It might seem like a small thing—just a pear, right? But you’d be amazed how often pet parents overlook how a harmless-looking snack can become a problem. Let’s…
So, you’re standing in your kitchen, boiling up some pasta for dinner, and there’s your dog giving you the classic “I’m starving” look. Sound familiar? It’s one of those everyday moments that pet parents know all too well. That leads to the question: Can dogs eat plain pasta? As someone who’s worked with all kinds…
Have you ever noticed your dog acting a bit “off” — like they’re reluctant to eat, seem stiff in their posture, or just aren’t themselves? As a Veterinary Assistant with a nutrition focus, I’ve seen a surprising number of pups come in with vague symptoms that, after some digging, end up being related to GERD…
If you’re like me and you’ve ever sat at the breakfast table with a warm bowl of oatmeal and a pair of puppy eyes staring up at you, you’ve probably wondered, can dogs eat cooked oatmeal? It’s a question I hear all the time as a Veterinary Assistant with a focus on pet nutrition. Spoiler…
Can dogs eat cooked barley? As an Animal Care Specialist who’s spent years working in pet clinics and shelters, I’ve seen my fair share of curious pet parents wondering about the safety of various human foods for their furry friends. Barley is often praised for its nutritional benefits in human diets, but when it comes…
When it comes to feeding our furry friends, questions about their digestive health come up pretty often. One I hear a lot as a Veterinary Assistant, especially working closely with nutrition, is: can dogs get acid reflux from kibble? It’s a super common concern among pet parents who want to make sure their dogs are…
If you’ve ever wondered, can dogs eat pumpkin and oatmeal?—you’re definitely not alone. As an Animal Care Specialist working closely with pets in shelters and clinics, I get asked this question all the time. Pumpkin and oatmeal seem like such wholesome, natural foods for us humans, but when it comes to our furry friends, it’s…
If your dog suffers from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you already know how tricky mealtime can get. Finding the right balance of ingredients that soothe their sensitive tummy, provide enough nutrients, and actually taste good isn’t always a walk in the park. How to make food for dogs with IBS is something I’ve had to…