Food & Nutrition

Luckily, watermelon is a perfectly safe (and delicious) treat for your dog, as long as you take a few precautions first. But, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to feeding your dog watermelon.

Sugar means many things to many people. To most of us, it’s how we sweeten our coffees and bundt cakes. To scientists, it’s the carbohydrate that all living things need to function. To dogs, sugar is both a necessary part of their diet and a mouthwatering danger.

Tangy and sweet, smooth and silky, persimmons are packed with essential vitamins to support dog health. But while the fruit of a persimmon is safe for your dog to eat, the seeds and pit of a persimmon can cause intestinal blockages, so you should make sure they’ve been carefully removed before feeding a persimmon to your dog.

If you’re wondering if your dog can enjoy a tasty cucumber at your next summer barbeque, the short answer is: yes — as long as it’s in moderation and part of a well-balanced diet.

Constipation is characterized by hard, pebble-like stool — frequently paired with crouching and straining during defecation attempts, blood in the stool, and a day or two without bowel movements. However, while straining may be due to constipation, it could also be a sign of urinary tract issues or other internal complications.

We have potatoes to thank for tons of our favorite foods, from mashed potatoes to french fries to roasted potatoes with a pinch of garlic and rosemary. But are potatoes okay for your dog to eat? The short answer is: yes, in moderation, as long as the potatoes are cooked.

While you shouldn’t feed your dog anything in excess, cooked rice is about as harmless as it gets — and in some cases, quite helpful. It’s why some of our recipes even start with it. Cooked rice mixed with a protein can even be a good option for settling your dog’s tummy if he has an upset stomach.

When it comes to bone broth for dogs, the benefits are much the same. From joint health to organ function to digestive benefits, bone broth can do your dog quite a bit of good. Plus, most dogs seem to have a natural appetite for it. Win-win.

Yes. Scrambled eggs prepared properly are perfectly safe for your dogs to eat.

Whatever they’re appetite is for them, tomatoes are typically safe for dogs as an occasional treat. Just be sure to feed them the fruit, as the leafy green tomato plant’s vines contain two potentially harmful chemicals.