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Bird-Safe Edible Flowers

By: Chris BrownlowUpdated:

Bird-Safe Edible Flowers

Bird-Safe Edible Flowers

Want your bird’s culinary experience to blossom? Try adding a few safe, edible flowers to their diet. A bird’s diet is generally made up of pelleted foods, fruit, vegetables and treats, says Byron J.S. de la Navarre, DVM at the Animal House of Chicago. Edible flowers aren’t typically something birds eat and their unique textures can provide an enriching, foraging-type of activity for them.

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What Can Hamsters Eat?

By: Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVPUpdated:

What Can Hamsters Eat?

What Can Hamsters Eat?

What can hamsters eat? What can’t hamsters eat? You may be surprised to learn that some foods generally considered healthy and beneficial to your nutrition, like almonds, can be harmful to your hamster. Small rodents, including hamsters, live very short lifespans. As such, it is vital to feed them properly to keep them with us as long as possible.

By: Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVPUpdated:

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How Often Should You Feed A Dog?

By: Chewy EditorialUpdated:

How Often Should You Feed A Dog?

How Often Should You Feed A Dog?

How often should you feed a dog? If you asked your dog that question, her answer would probably be: As much as possible, please! But that, obviously, wouldn’t be a good idea. Exactly how often dogs should eat has been a topic of discussion—and argument—for many dog owners. Another question dog owners may find themselves asking is: How much should a dog eat? Read on for some basic feeding guidelines.

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Does Your Fast Eater Need a Slow Feeder Bowl?

By: Leah McCormackUpdated:

Does Your Fast Eater Need a Slow Feeder Bowl?

Does Your Fast Eater Need a Slow Feeder Bowl?

It is no secret; dogs love to eat. Whether they are puppies, young dogs, middle-aged or senior canines, many enjoy their food faster than they should be ingesting it. Oftentimes, fast eating can be harmful to a dog’s health. If your dog eats fast, there are proper ways to address the issue. From incorporating toys, using sectioned automatic dog feeders or slow feeder bowls, to bringing in programmable pet feeders, any dog eating behavior can be trained with the right method.

By: Leah McCormackUpdated:

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Pet House Rules: Should You Be Giving Dogs Table Food?

By: Alison Birken, DVMUpdated:

Pet House Rules: Should You Be Giving Dogs Table Food?

Pet House Rules: Should You Be Giving Dogs Table Food?

Pet parents love to spoil their pets by giving dogs table food as a way to express their love. I cannot count the number of times I hear my pet parents proudly telling me, “Last night Fluffy ate pan-seared filet mignon with garlic and herbed butter.” I secretly think to myself that Fluffy is one lucky pet, but I also know they are not considering whether it is bad food for dogs.

By: Alison Birken, DVMUpdated:

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The Benefits of Pumpkin for Dogs (And How to Get Your Pup to Eat It)

By: Anastasiya ChevtchenkoUpdated:

Benefits of Pumpkin for Dogs

The Benefits of Pumpkin for Dogs (And How to Get Your Pup to Eat It)

Pumpkin is a favorite staple around the holiday season, but what you may be wondering is whether your pup can also indulge in this fall-time favorite. The answer is yes—not only is pumpkin for dogs acceptable, but feeding your dog pumpkin also provides key nutrients to keep your furry friend healthy and happy.

By: Anastasiya ChevtchenkoUpdated:

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