Many dogs enjoy the taste of almonds but they make a poor choice as food for your dog. Due to the size of almonds and the possibility of your dog not chewing them sufficiently, there’s a high chance the almonds can become stuck in their esophagus or intestines. This type of obstruction can be fatal and if it isn’t it has a high chance of requiring … [Read more...]

Before we dive into answering the question of “Can dogs eat sunflower seeds?” let’s be sure that we’ve got some terminology right so there’s no confusion. The sunflower seed is comprised of a shell or hull that contains a sunflower kernel, or heart. Some people think of the kernel as the meat of the seed. So if you were to buy a bag of sunflower … [Read more...]

Many dogs enjoy eating whatever kind of food their owner is eating, including some fruits like pears or apples. However, certain fruits such as grapes are toxic to dogs. If you like exotic fruits, you may be wondering: can dogs eat papaya?  Dogs can eat papaya. Moderate amounts of papaya are actually good for a dog’s health, as papayas … [Read more...]

When people think of the food eggplant, also known as aubergine or brinjal in some areas of the world, they imagine a large “vegetable” with purple skin. It turns out that “vegetable” is actually the fruit or more specifically the berry of the eggplant. Eggplants are part of the nightshade family Solanaceae. Plants in the nightshade family, … [Read more...]

Part of the banana family, plantains are very similar-looking to the popular fruit and offer many health benefits. Plantains originate from Southeast Asia but they are commonly grown around the world now. Plantains have less sugar and a higher starch profile in comparison to a standard banana. They’re composed of mostly complex carbohydrates, … [Read more...]