Dog Care

Food, health and behaviour questions answered plainly, so you can look after your dog with confidence.

Can Dogs Eat Artichoke Hearts?

Yes, plain, cooked artichoke hearts in small pieces are a healthy occasional treat. Skip canned and marinated ones, and remove leaves and…

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Plain, low-fat cottage cheese can be a protein-rich treat for many dogs, but dairy doesn't suit all of them. How to try…

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Cucumbers are fine; pickles are not a good idea. Salt, garlic, onion, spice and sugar make pickles risky. Plain cucumber is the…

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Peas are nutritious and low in calories, but dogs with kidney issues should be careful, and legume-heavy diets have been linked to…

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Often it's just grass or dyed treats. Sometimes it's Giardia, digestive trouble or poison. How to tell the difference and when to…

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Empty sugar, possible xylitol, choking and blockage risk. Seven reasons to keep marshmallows away from dogs, and better treats to offer instead.

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Asparagus isn't toxic and has useful nutrients, but raw stalks are a choking risk and it can upset some stomachs. How to…

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Flea combs, baths, hot-water laundry and vacuuming really help. Garlic doesn't, and is toxic to dogs. A safe at-home flea plan, plus…

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Allergies, infections, parasites, injuries, dry pads, anxiety or overgrown nails. The usual causes of paw chewing and what helps each one.

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The arguments for and against cropping, what the procedure and months of taping involve, the AVMA's position, and why more owners keep…

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