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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 -

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

Diabetes in Pets

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects humans, dogs, cats, apes, pigs and horses. There are two main types: Type 1 is an insulin deficiency and the body doesn’t make enough insulin Type 2 is more of a resistance to insulin as the body produces enough but it isn’t being used as it should Type one is the most common kind found in cats and dogs, although it can be harder to tell the difference between the two types in pets. Read on if you want a more in-depth explanation of the exact process of how insulin works, otherwise, skip down to the section on Pets With a Higher Risk of Developing Diabetes. How Does The Body Use Insulin? Basically, the process of how bodies use insulin is as follows: Digested food passes through the intestines and sugars are absorbed from the food and transported to the cells of the intestines. In the cells, the sugar is converted into simple sugars (such as glucose) and then absorbed into the bloodstream. Once in the blood

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