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on December 23, 2014

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Fruits and Vegetables Your Dog Can Safely Eat

As you might have discovered if you read our article on whether or not it is safe to feed your dog a vegan diet , the way dogs evolved alongside humans means that they are actually considered omnivores, meaning that they can digest and absorb some nutrients from fruits and vegetables. While a 100% vegan diet isn't ideal for dogs, the inclusion of some fruits and vegetables in their diet can be beneficial for their health. If you've often wondered which fruits and vegetables are safe to give to your dog look no further! We've grouped some of the more popular fruits and vegetables into three categories to make it easy for you to see exactly which fruits and vegetables are safe to give to your dog. Fruits and Vegetables That Are Safe To Give To Your Dog Frequently Apples - After removing the core and seeds, apples make a great snack, especially for senior dogs, given that they are high in vitamins A and C, and fiber, and are low in protein and fat. Blueberries -

My Dog Always Follows Me To The Bathroom - 5 Reasons Why

Anyone who has had a canine companion at some point would have found themselves asking a very crucial question; why on Earth does my dog follow me into the bathroom?! You’ve read all the best dog training books, but you still see a fur-shadow behind you when you start the walk to the restroom. Although this behavior can seem totally ridiculous, pet behaviorists actually say it's pretty easy to unpack – and that’s exactly what we’re going to do for you. We’ve found 5 possible reasons why your fur-friend needs to accompany you to the bathroom…every time. 1. Pack Behaviour Dogs, like their wolf ancestors, are pack animals with strong bonds to those around them, and in their domesticated state, the instinct to physically stick with members of their pack transfers to their humans. Part of the pack behaviour includes no concept of privacy. As packs usually work together – on everything – your dog may not view the bathroom as anything more than a place to join you, because why w

Harmful Foods Your Dog Should Avoid

We consider our dogs as members of our family, however feeding them the same food we eat can cause injury to them. Dogs are not used to eating the oily, fatty foods as humans do, and can get diarrhea, upset stomachs or worse from eating the wrong foods. It’s important to know what foods are toxic to dogs and avoid them. Chocolate - Dogs love chocolate, but in fact it's one of the most dangerous foods for them. Chocolate contains a toxic component called theobromine that is easily metabolized by humans but dogs process it much more slowly, building up toxic levels in their system. Theobromine in chocolate can cause dehydration, abdominal pains, severe agitation, muscle tremors, seizures and death. The darker the chocolate is, the more dangerous it is for your dog. White chocolate is less toxic, but should still be avoided. Avocado - Avocado is known to be very healthy for humans and can be delicious when correctly prepared, but your dog should avoid this fruit avocado contains

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