Treats for Pets with Dietary Restrictions

When it comes to food, my two dogs are very different. Lally is the sort of dog who will only eat when she’s hungry; I could leave a bowl of food out all day and she’d regulate herself. Moose is a chow hound; he’ll eat until there’s nothing left and then eat some more. I can’t leave food out for him, because he’d never stop eating! It’s very hard to manage Moose’s weight when he never turns down food. The vet suggested that we avoid chewy snacks — they generally have a higher fat content than crunchy, dry snacks have. … Continue reading

Dangerous Foods For Cats

You may have heard about certain foods your cats should not be given. The following list of dangerous people foods also explains why these foods are bad. Chocolate — just like chocolate is dangerous for dogs, it is dangerous for cats. Theobromine in chocolate can affect the heart and nervous system. Onions — compounds in onions can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible to onion poisoning than dogs are. Garlic contains less of these compounds than onions do, and is less toxic. Alcohol and Tobacco — just as they do damage to human bodies, alcohol … Continue reading