The short answer: Yes, but with caution. The long answer: Your dog can enjoy the fleshy part of the peach when peaches are in season, but be wary of the hard pit as it can cause choking and intestinal blockage. Not only that, the pit, stems, and leaves contain cyanide—a component that’s toxic to dogs. … Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Peaches?
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Can Dogs Eat Cantaloupe?
The short answer: Yes, but in limited quantities. The long answer: A good source of vitamins and minerals, cantaloupe is a refreshing fruit that can be consumed by your dog as a sweet snack. But because of its high sugar content, you shouldn’t allow him to eat too much of it. How to feed cantaloupe… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Cantaloupe?
Can Dogs Eat Potatoes?
The short answer: It depends. The long answer: Unripe white potatoes are not safe for dogs because of the solanine content that can blur vision, slow heart rate, and affect digestive and/or nervous systems. However, if the potatoes are ripe, cooked properly, and served moderately, they should provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Potatoes?
Can Dogs Eat Onions?
The short answer: No. The long answer: Whether they’re raw, cooked, or in powder form, onions should never be eaten by your dog because they contain large quantities of sulfoxides and disulfides that are known to be poisonous to dogs. If accidentally consumed by your canine pet, onions may cause gastrointestinal irritation or may damage… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Onions?
Can Dogs Eat Corn?
The short answer: Yes and no. The long answer: Corn contains vitamins, potassium, and folic acid that are all good for your best friend. Dogs can enjoy grilled or boiled corn kernels, but not when they’re slathered with butter, salt, oil, or any other artificial seasoning. Dogs shouldn’t be allowed to munch on the cob,… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Corn?
Can Dogs Eat Pears?
The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Pears are packed with vitamins (A, C, and K) and minerals (potassium, calcium, and iron). The good news is that your dog can enjoy occasional servings of chopped pieces of ripe pear! Thanks to its high water content, this crunchy and juicy fruit is also a hydrating treat.… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Pears?
Can Dogs Eat Bread?
The short answer: It depends. The long answer: Bread can be fed to your dog as long as it is the plain type and does not contain any of the following: xylitol (an artificial sweetener that is highly toxic for dogs), raisins (dried fruit which causes mood changes, depression, and kidney failure), nuts (macadamia nuts… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Bread?
Can Dogs Eat Shrimp?
The short answer: Yes and no. The long answer: Dogs can eat shrimp as long as they’re cooked and served without any oil, fat, condiments, and seasonings. Never serve raw shrimp to your dog because these may carry intestinal parasites and/or bacteria such as E.Coli, salmonella, and listeria which may infect your four-legged friend (and… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Shrimp?
Can Dogs Eat Fruits?
The short answer: It depends. The long answer: Your dog can eat an array of fresh fruits that provide vitamins and nutrients to his body, but you may have to limit his intake based on the sugar content of your chosen fruit. When introducing a new fruit to his diet, do it one at a… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Fruits?
Can Dogs Eat Peanuts?
The short answer: Yes, but in limited quantities. The long answer: Peanuts are high in fat, making them harder for dogs to process. If your dog eats too many peanuts, it may develop into pancreatitis—a disease that results in painful, inflamed pancreas. How to feed peanuts to your dog: You can give them raw, or… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Peanuts?