It’s that time of the year when Insta and TikTok are filled with cute videos of dogs jumping into swimming pools, lakes and rivers to cool off and have some fun. You can’t blame them, because I wouldn’t want to have to wear a thick fur coat in the summer weather! But what about jacuzzis? …
Dogs rarely pay attention to what they’re supposed to eat and drink. They see something they like the look of, and nine times out of ten, it’s in their mouths and down their throats before you can stop them. We’ve experienced it several times with our dog. Usually, it’s something we’ve accidentally left out on …
We’ve written a few posts about the different foods dogs can and can’t eat. As an owner, it can feel like a dietary minefield because some types of food that sound safe for dogs can be harmful. You may remember that we mentioned food bloat in a recent post on what happens when a dog …
Whenever I write one of these posts, I always think that, as dog owners, we don’t always get to choose what our dogs put in their mouths. You pick the dog food. You can buy all the good treats and toys, but you can’t stop your dog from chewing or chowing down on something found …
Can Dogs Eat Biscotti? We’ve written a few articles now on some of the strange things that dogs like to eat. One question that we’ve seen asked a few times on the internet and in forums is can dogs eat biscotti? Biscotti is an Italian cookie with a nutty flavour. Almonds and hazelnuts are common …
We’re used to giving our dog white rice whenever he has an upset stomach. We’ve never really considered yellow rice as an option, even though we often have it when we’re eating Indian or Spanish food. Yellow rice is white rice, but it’s coloured with either turmeric or saffron. Both are generally considered to be …
I must admit that even before I gave up eating meat, I couldn’t stomach the thought of trying black pudding. It’s an acquired taste, assuming that you’re willing to try it in the first place. I know meat-eaters that wouldn’t dream of trying it. Black pudding won’t be familiar to some people. It’s not as …
We assumed we knew the answer to this question. It turns out that we didn’t. We’re often surprised about what’s OK (or not OK) for dogs to eat, and we’ve written in the past about our pups eating plant leaves and even scrambled eggs with cheese! But what about something that we assumed must be …
Strangely enough, when we first got our cat, we started realizing how drawn she was to some of our indoor flowers. We didn’t think pets would be that interested in plants and foliage, especially when they had plates of meat and biscuits to enjoy. But we noticed it so much more when we got our …
We’ve written a few posts now about what dogs can and shouldn’t eat. It’s not always as straightforward as you might think, and it can be a minefield for new dog owners. Dogs seem hard-wired to scavenge after the foods you’ve left out or forgotten to put away. They’re also very good at begging, making …
