Can dogs eat cooked asparagus? If you’ve ever prepped a healthy dinner and found your pup giving you those classic “please share” eyes, you’re not alone. I’ve had countless clients at the clinic ask me the same thing—especially when they’re trying to feed their dogs more fresh foods. And hey, as someone who’s spent years…
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…
When it comes to figuring out how to deal with food allergies in dogs, it can be a rollercoaster—trust me, I’ve been there, both as a pet parent and in my years working as an Animal Care Specialist. Watching a pup scratch endlessly, battle with tummy troubles, or just not act like themselves is heartbreaking….
Ever found yourself wondering, can dogs eat apples and bananas together? As an Animal Care Specialist with years of hands-on experience in pet clinics and shelters, I’ve seen plenty of curious dog owners juggling different fruits as treats for their furry friends. It’s natural to want to share the good stuff with your pup, but…
If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, can dogs eat cranberries raw or cooked?—you’re not alone. As someone who’s spent years working closely with animals in shelters and pet clinics, I’ve seen plenty of curious pups sniffing around bowls of fresh fruit. Cranberries, with their tart punch and bright red color, often catch the attention of…
Ever wondered if you’re doing enough to keep your dog hydrated—*beyond* just filling up the water bowl? As someone who’s spent years as an Animal Care Specialist in shelters and pet clinics, let me tell you: hydration isn’t just about water. How to properly hydrate a dog through diet is something many pet parents overlook,…
If you’ve ever caught your pup staring longingly at your plate during dinner (especially if you’re enjoying a veggie stir-fry), you’ve probably wondered: can dogs eat tofu? As someone who’s worked up close with all kinds of dogs in pet clinics and shelters, I’ve had plenty of pet parents ask me this exact question—sometimes with…
Ever noticed your dog suddenly puffing up like a fluffy balloon, and you’re sitting there scratching your head thinking, “What causes sudden weight gain in dogs?” You’re not alone. I remember when I was working a shift as a vet assistant and a sweet Golden Retriever named Daisy waddled into the clinic. Her owner swore…
When I first started working as an Animal Care Specialist at a local shelter, I thought I knew a lot about dog nutrition—turns out, I had only scratched the surface. It wasn’t until I cared for a sweet senior Dalmatian named Jasper that I truly understood how crucial diet can be for dogs with special…