Nutrition Center

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Yes, dogs and puppies can eat mango. These sweet, delicious fruits are packed full of great nutrients. However, they do have a high sugar content, so you should only give mango to your dog in small portions. 

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Humans eat grapes all the time with no problem, but are they safe for dogs? You may be surprised to find out that grapes can be toxic to dogs—both puppies and adult dogs. This includes raisins as well....

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Yes, adult dogs can eat broccoli. It’s not toxic to dogs and contains health benefits, so it’s safe in small portions. Puppies have different dietary needs than adult dogs, and their digestive systems...

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Watermelon is a healthy and refreshing treat for humans, but can dogs eat it, too? If you’ve shared a piece of watermelon or your pup has snuck a piece, there’s no need to worry. As long as your dog does...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

Dogs eat cat poop mainly for behavioral reasons—such as boredom, habit, stress, or curiosity—but medical issues like poor nutrition, parasites, or cognitive changes can also play a role. Your dog trots...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

One of the best ways to keep cats healthy and happy is to feed them well. Cats need all the right nutrients in just the right proportions to grow, maintain their bodies, be active, and prevent and recover...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

For people, homemade meals are almost always healthier than what you can buy ready-to-eat from the store. It stands to reason that the same would be true for our feline friends, right? Not necessarily....

Kelly Sulik, DVM

As more research is done in the field of veterinary nutrition, we continue to learn more about how to keep pets happy and healthy with one of the most important and enjoyable aspects of their daily care:...

Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

A common question that veterinarians get asked is whether cats should eat canned or dry food. The good news is that most commercial cat foods provide an excellent source of nutrition, whether it’s dry...

Ellen Malmanger, DVM

There has been a recent surge in pet parents considering raw, “human-grade,” limited ingredient, or freeze-dried food their cats and dogs. Freeze-dried cat food accounts for much less of the total cat...