Cucumbers are a controversial fruit (yes, you heard us â fruit). Their deliciousness is the source of heated debate: crunchy bursts of hydration or the watery grave of snacks? Weâll let your dog decide on that. The short answer: Yes! Cucumbers are as dog-safe as it comes. From seed to peel theyâre non-toxic, nutritious, and […]
Mango is the cardinal fruit of summer. It tastes like pure, melty goodness. Youâre guaranteed to completely soak the top half of your outfit in mango juice, but somehow donât mind it. Mango is that good. We love mango: in our smoothies, our desserts and our face masks. Naturally, we want to know if our […]
Who doesnât like to tuck into a good sandwich? Well â except celiacs. Delicious, fluffy, doughy or dense, bread is a staple of the human diet in all its glorious forms. From a herby Italian focaccia to the quintessential ham and cheese sanga, itâs rare to find a pantry without at least a loaf of […]
Itâs common knowledge that apples have doctor-deterring powers, like the way onions do to vampires. It figures that must extend to the veterinarian variety of healthcare providers, too. Weâre kidding, of course: never substitute medical treatment for a bite of Red Delicious. But that doesnât mean your dog canât indulge for distinctly non-medicinal reasons. From […]
You might just be curious â or your dog might have just executed an exquisite open-mouthed dive towards that banana you dropped. Dogs are brilliant kitchen assistants, licking clean every food-shaped spot without complaint. While this is usually to our (and their) benefit, dogs arenât quite as discerning between something delicious and something indigestible. If […]
Letâs preface this all by saying: if youâre here because your dog has made a quick meal of an indeterminate species of wild mushroom, call the Australian Animal Poisons Centre on 1300 869 738 or head to a vet stat. Youâve probably heard the mixed reputation mushrooms have (and if you havenât, weâd really encourage […]
All dogs have unique nutritional needs that are constantly changing across their lives. But there are tips and habits that can ensure your pet is always eating the perfect amount for them.
Has your dog gone off their food or started looking a little boney? Hereâs how to tell if theyâve lost too much weight (and how to help them find it again).