Dr. Lauren Demos

Finding a tick on your dog is always unpleasant, whether dead or alive. Dead and dried ticks can't actively transmit bloodborne illnesses to your dog, so they'…

By Nicole Cosgrove

Cloves add a warm, rich, almost sharp flavor to food and drinks. It's packed full of inflammation-fighting nutrients that may help ease joint and arthritis pai…

By Lorre Luther

Providing your dog with the best possible diet is a top priority for all dog owners, but sometimes we may feel like our dogs get bored with the same meals ever…

By Nicole Cosgrove

Dogs aren’t well-known for their pickiness, and it’s up to owners to monitor the food they can access. Just as you wouldn’t eat a bowl of Purina, your pup shou…

By Nicole Cosgrove

Ask your dog how he likes his eggs, and he'll probably answer, "Yes, please!" Most dogs enjoy eating eggs, whether it's over-easy, sunny-side up, scrambled, or…

By Nicole Cosgrove

As daikon radishes gain popularity in human cuisine, it's only natural for dog owners to wonder if it's safe to share this sweet and crunchy vegetable with the…

By Nicole Cosgrove

If your dog has eaten a rose, don't panic; roses are not toxic to dogs. At worst, it can give your pup an upset stomach, which will resolve in a day or two. Ho…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Technically speaking, Starburst candies are not toxic to dogs, but dogs should not consume them because they are full of sugar, have no nutritional value, and…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

It’s hard to resist when your dog is begging for a scrap or two from your dinner plate. But before giving your pet any people food, you should be sure that it’…

By Misty Layne

On a warm sunny day, there's nothing like enjoying some fresh fruit, and you might be tempted to share some with your dog. While some fruit is safe for your pe…

By Kerry-Ann Kerr