Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Similar to vegetables and nuts, there are fruits that dogs can eat to add nutrients to an already healthy, protein-rich diet. But, according to Dr. Terry Fossum, a board-certified veterinary surgeo
Too much sugar in your dog's diet can cause problems. If they consume too much sugar over an extended period of time, it could lead to diabetes, digestive trouble and tooth decay, Purina reports.
The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids plays an important role in providing optimal health. [73] Vitamin E can be used as an antioxidant in senior dog foods. [73] Pre- and probiotics can also be added to senior dog foods to help improve the beneficial bacteria in the gut, providing support for the immune system. [74]
A normal serving of cherries is about one cup of unpitted cherries, a quarter cup of dried cherries, or eight ounces of tart cherry juice, she notes. But what does this all mean for your daily dose?
People who feed their dogs raw food do so for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to: culture, beliefs surrounding health, nutrition, and what is perceived to be more natural for their pets. [2] Feeding raw food can be perceived as allowing the pet to stay in touch with their wild, carnivorous ancestry. [2]
This Australian Cattle Dog's obesity poses a health risk for the dog. Obesity is an increasingly common problem in dogs in Western countries. As with humans, obesity can cause numerous health problems in dogs (although dogs are much less susceptible to the common cardiac and arterial consequences of obesity than
The reason some dogs develop kidney failure following ingestion of grapes and raisins is not known. [3] Types of grapes involved include both seedless and seeded, store-bought and homegrown, and grape pressings from wineries. [4] A mycotoxin is suspected to be involved, but none has been found in grapes or raisins ingested by affected dogs. [5]
Consuming large quantities of cinnamon may also cause your dog to have low blood sugar or liver disease, and could lead to vomiting, diarrhea and changes in heart rate, the Pet Poison Helpline warns.