Using a blender or juicer, mix together fresh parsley leaves with water, about one part leaves for every one part of water. At a rate of 1 teaspoon for every 20 pounds of dog, administer the green soup to your four-legged friend. Are parsley leaves safe for dogs? Parsley isRead More →
Bacon And Fatty Meat High fat foods like bacon, ham, or meat trimmings can cause pancreatitis in dogs. And since these meats are often high in salt content, too, they can cause upset stomachs and, in extreme cases, can cause dogs to drink too much water, leading to bloat, whichRead More →
So it’s not unusual for puppies to react with a mild gastrointestinal (GI) tract upset and develop diarrhea. To help reduce the stress that your pup may experience, let them adjust to their new surroundings slowly. Limit the number of visitors they meet during the first weeks to avoid overwhelmingRead More →
Azalea, Buttercups, Chrysanthemums, Gardenias, Gladiolas, Hibiscus, Hyacinth, Hydrangeas, Mums, Primroses, Rhododendrons, and Sweet Peas are popular garden items that are poisonous. That’s just another good reason to keep your dogs away from your neighbor’s award-winning flower bushes. Why is my dog suddenly eating leaves? Eating leaves may be a partRead More →
Feeding Behavior Mosquito fish are omnivorous and have a voracious appetite for mosquitoes. A large female can consume hundreds of larvae per day. All sizes and ages of mosquito fish feed on mosquito larvae. They also eat algae and small invertebrates. Do mosquito fish eat frog eggs? In laboratory studies,Read More →
Sea urchins are opportunistic omnivores. They *can* eat a starfish, but they almost certainly wouldn’t kill one. Do asterina starfish eat coralline algae? The vast majority are opportunistic scavengers and/or herbivores that eat coralline or other types of algae. It has been estimated that of all the Asterina sp. varieties,Read More →
Dogs run the risk of choking on the corn cob, and the cob could also cause a serious intestinal blockage. … If you suspect your dog gobbled up a cob (or you caught him in the act), watch for signs of distress such as vomiting, straining during defecation, loss ofRead More →
Kinkajous are sometimes called honey bears because they raid bees’ nests. They use their long, skinny tongues to slurp honey from a hive, and also to remove insects like termites from their nests. Kinkajous also eat fruit and small mammals, which they snare with their nimble front paws and sharpRead More →
If your dog consumes a few juniper berries, he’ll probably throw up or experience diarrhea and feel nauseous for awhile. However, eating large amounts of juniper berries can result in kidney issues. … There’s also the possibility that consuming large amounts of juniper can cause abortion in pregnant dogs. IsRead More →
Orchids are pleasant to the eyes, come in amazing colors, and they are generally non-toxic or non-poisonous. Although they are difficult to cultivate, because of the beauty they are worth it. Most of the varieties of orchids are safe but it’s always recommended to ask before you buy. Are phalaenopsisRead More →