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Frequently Asked Questions One kibble? Unlikely serious harm. Monitor. Chronic feeding is concern. Taurine deficiency timeline? Weeks to months. Heart disease and blindness develop. Some…
Hazel · Apr 9, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions One kibble? Unlikely serious harm. Monitor. Chronic feeding is concern. Taurine deficiency timeline? Weeks to months. Heart disease and blindness develop. Some…
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Frequently Asked Questions Small piece? Monitor 24 hours. Check for garlic/onion. Contact vet if needed. Plain lasagna? Still lactose/carb issues. Not appropriate. Meat lasagna? Meat…
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Frequently Asked Questions Frequency? 2-3x weekly. Consult vet if raw diet component. Frozen or fresh? Both safe. Freeze 2 weeks before serving. Why not cooked?…
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Frequently Asked Questions How much? 1-2 hearts weekly. Larger portions in balanced raw diet. Raw vs cooked? Both safe. Raw supports raw feeding. Cooked easier…
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Frequently Asked Questions Mint types? Spearmint (mild) and peppermint (strong) safe. Pennyroyal dangerous. Natural nibbling? Tiny amounts fine. Monitor interest. Mint extract? Commercial treats safe.…
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Frequently Asked Questions Raw safe? Yes. Cooked easier to digest. Canned? High sodium. Unsalted only in emergency. How much? Small amounts 2-3x weekly as filler/treats.…
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? ✅ Non-toxic. ❌ High sugar (16-19%), tannins cause GI upset, difficult to prepare. Cats disinterested. Frequently Asked Questions Juice safe? No. More concentrated sugar/tannins.…
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Frequently Asked Questions One kibble? Unlikely serious harm. Monitor. Chronic feeding is concern. Taurine deficiency timeline? Weeks to months. Heart disease and blindness develop. Some…
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✓ ✅ Yes, plain unsweetened Greek yoghurt safe in tiny amounts. Strained (lower lactose), higher protein. Frequently Asked Questions vs regular yoghurt? Strained 75% less…
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Frequently Asked Questions One fry? Monitor 24 hours. One fry unlikely serious harm. Homemade? Unseasoned/baked safer. Plain chicken better. Visible seasoning? Avoid. May contain garlic/onion…
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⚠ ⚠️ No. Bacterial risk (Vibrio, Salmonella) + thiaminase destroys thiamine (B1). Cooked plain = safer. Frequently Asked Questions Sushi-grade safe? No. Sushi grade =…
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? ❌ No. High sugar, choking hazard, xylitol risk (toxic). Cats can't taste sweet anyway. Frequently Asked Questions Small piece? Monitor 24 hours. Check for…
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The evidence on whether dogs can eat oranges is limited. Current guidance suggests caution — small amounts of plain oranges are unlikely to cause harm for most healthy dogs, but...
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Yes — rice is safe for dogs. It is non-toxic and can be offered as an occasional treat. Serve plain, in appropriate amounts for your dog's size, and without added...
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🔴 NO — soy sauce is not safe for dogs. A single tablespoon of soy sauce contains approximately 900–1,000mg of sodium — equivalent to a 10kg dog's entire recommended daily...
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YES-BUT — cherry flesh is technically safe for dogs in small amounts, but the pit, stem, and leaves all contain cyanide compounds (amygdalin) that are dangerous. The small size of...
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Yes — plain cooked pork is safe for dogs. Unseasoned, fully cooked pork (no garlic, onion, or salt) provides good-quality protein. However, pork is also the fattiest common meat, making...
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YES — coconut flesh and coconut oil are safe for dogs in small amounts. Coconut contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that may support brain health, coat condition, and immune function. Coconut...
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