Key Takeaways: Face it. For most of us, Oreos are really yummy! But what if your dog tries a sample when you’re snacking on a plate of these delicious cookies and step out of the room for a moment? Should you be concerned? If Fido isn’t a miniature-breed dog and only gets one bite or … Read more
Key Takeaways: You and your pooch are at the dog park. While he’s enjoying an off-leash romp through the field, you see him stop, sniff, and start munching on something. Curious, you head over to investigate… You find the remains of an animal that’s teeming with maggots. EEW! Should you be concerned? Fortunately, maggots are … Read more
Key Takeaways: You just finished baking a tray of chocolate chip cookies and left them to cool on the counter. When you step out of the room, your four-footed friend sneaks into the kitchen. Naturally, the scent of fresh-baked goods is irresistible… Whether they’re store-bought or homemade, chocolate chip cookies are a favorite treat for … Read more
Key Takeaways: You walk into the room and notice your pooch playing with a sock that he found on the kid’s bedroom floor. Although he seems to be having lots of fun, you wonder if you should be concerned. If he swallows all or part of it, the answer is yes. Some playful pooches are … Read more
Key Takeaways: You recently opened a package of Skittles candies to enjoy a sweet treat. After consuming part of the package, you head to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. While you’re out of the room, your dog snatches the open package and begins to munch down the colorful candies. Should you be … Read more
Key Takeaways: It’s fun to sample foods from other culturesIf you have an iron-cast stomach, that can include spicy foods. But should you let your curious furbaby try a small taste? What happens if he sneaks a sample when you step away from your plate? While the chemicals that make peppers spicy aren’t toxic, they … Read more
Key Takeaways: You just brought your newborn baby home from the hospital and had to change her diaper. When you set it aside to put on a new diaper, your dog snatches the dirty item off the changing table and starts tearing it apart. Disgusting! Should you be concerned? Absolutely! Diapers are hazardous if your … Read more
Key Takeaways: If you have a dog like mine, he’ll eat just about anything. Dogs are that way. They investigate their world with their mouth and nose. Given the chance, they’ll raid your trash can. So, if Fido grabs an apple core and gobbles it up, you shouldn’t be surprised. But should you be concerned? … Read more
Key Takeaways: Introduction You opened a package of beef jerky and the silica packet that was inside tumbled on the floor. Before you could pick it up, your four-footed friend rushed over to investigate. Naturally, Fido found the scent of meat irresistible, so he gobbled the package up. Should you be concerned? Fortunately, silica isn’t … Read more
Key Takeaways: You come home one day and find a shredded paper towel all over the kitchen floor. Naturally, your dog looks guilty, and you notice some material on his bottom lip. Should you be worried? While paper towels aren’t toxic to dogs, they can be very dangerous for your furbaby to eat. Because these … Read more
Key Takeaways: You’re at the dog park with your four-footed friend, and you notice him noshing on a pile of poop. Eww! Should you be concerned? Although it’s a disgusting habit, poop-eating(coprophagia) is rarely dangerous for your dog. However, another dog’s feces can contain parasites or bacteria that can make your dog very sick. If … Read more
Key Takeaways: The weather is warm, and the next thing you know there are tiny ants on your kitchen counter. So, you set out ant traps to get rid of the unsanitary pests. The problem is, the sweet bait attracts your dog, and he snarfs one up. Should you be concerned? Fortunately, most ant traps … Read more
Key Takeaways: Dogs have a reputation for eating all kinds of items, including potentially spoiled food. If your pooch snarfs moldy food from the trash or off the street during a walk, should you be concerned? Mold in food can produce toxins that are potentially dangerous to dogs. When your dog eats moldy food, you … Read more
Key Takeaways: You only left the room for a minute, but that was all it took. One of the chicken breasts you pulled out of the fridge to grill was missing, and your dog was licking her lips. Should you be concerned? Raw chicken is dangerous for people and some animals to eat because it … Read more
Key Takeaways: It’s the morning after a rainfall, and you let your dog into the backyard. Soon, he’s sniffing a large earthworm on the lawn, and the next thing you know, he eats it. Should you be concerned? While earthworms aren’t toxic themselves, they can still be dangerous to dogs when eaten. Because worms travel … Read more
Key Takeaways: You may have heard about the reported health benefits of jalapeno peppers for humans and wonder if it’s the same for our furbabies? While jalapeno peppers are not toxic to dogs, these and other spicy foods can cause severe gastric upset and damage your pal’s gastrointestinal tract. In this article, we’ll examine how … Read more
Key takeaways: You’ve probably had your dog snarf up some strange things when you walk her. Canines explore the environment with their mouths, and they’re scavengers. But what happens when your pooch finds goose poop and eats it? Many times, your dog will be fine if he eats goose poop. Unfortunately, that’s not always the … Read more
Key Takeaways: In some ways, dogs are like vacuum cleaners. Being curious creatures who explore with their mouths, they tend to suck up lots of non-food items. So, what happens if your pooch inhales Combat roach bait? Fortunately, as long as your pup has a small amount or only licks at the bait, he’s not … Read more
Key Takeaways: With no opposable thumbs, dogs often rely on their mouths to explore their world. So, if you or a younger family member leave pencils laying around the house, they’re likely to check them out. Some pups will find the wooden stick appealing and chomp it down. Should you be concerned? Fortunately, modern-day pencils … Read more
Key Takeaways: You notice a cockroach skittering across the floor, and suddenly your pooch pounces on the pest and eats it(Eww!). Should you be concerned? Cockroaches in themselves are not toxic to dogs, but they may carry diseases, parasites, or poisons that could make your pup sick. So, you should watch your dog closely for … Read more