Search Results
803 results for “sugar”
What are the symptoms of parvovirus infection in dogs?
Parvo causes loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, arched back, yellow urine, pale gums, and low blood sugar; severe cases dehydrate or go into shock. Treatment uses immune serum, antibiotics, and fluid replacement.
Can dogs eat dragon fruit?
Yes, in moderation. Dragon fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber that boost immunity and ease constipation, but its high sugar strains the kidneys and a sudden large amount can upset the gut and cause diarrhea, especially on a plain diet.
Is a Dog an Omnivore or a Carnivore?
Dogs are meat-leading omnivores: descended from wolves, they keep carnivore traits (sharp canines, a gut built for protein and fat) yet, after thousands of years of domestication, carry starch-digesting genes (AMY2B) that wolves lack. Feed 'meat first, plants second' — about 60% meat, 20% carbs (brown rice, sweet potato, oats), 20% veggies/fruit — and skip the myth that 'higher protein is always better' or that human food is fine.
Can cats drink cola?
Cats must not drink cola. Its high sugar burdens the kidneys, since cats need and process little sugar. Carbonated drinks also irritate the stomach, causing poor digestion, bloating and belly pain, and harm oral health. Beyond cola, keep juice, tea and coffee away too; drinks with caffeine or theobromine can even poison a cat.
Can Dogs Eat Raw Eggs? Stop Following the Trend Blindly
Raw eggs are best avoided: shells and yolks can carry Salmonella, Toxoplasma, and roundworms (diarrhea, appetite loss, weight loss; toxoplasma can deform or abort puppies), and raw egg white contains avidin that binds biotin and hurts skin, coat, and nerves. If you must, use sushi-grade eggs and start with a quarter. Also keep chocolate, grapes, onion, alcohol, xylitol, caffeine, salty/sugary food, dairy, and bones off the menu.
Is it okay to feed my dog rice?
Rice has some benefits for dogs but shouldn't be a long-term diet. Its main nutrient is carbohydrates, which in moderation become energy. But too much at once causes poor digestion, bloating and vomiting. Rice is also low in variety of nutrients, so long-term feeding risks poor development. Its soft texture sticks in teeth and breeds bacteria, risking stomatitis and tartar if you don't brush regularly.
Why does my puppy twitch and tremble while sleeping?
Sleep twitching can be from chill (warm it up), dreaming (brief, harmless), or serious causes like distemper, low blood sugar, or low calcium. If twitching happens while awake too, see a vet.
How to Check If Your New Puppy Is Healthy
Check a new puppy in five steps: mental state (curious, not lethargic), appetite (eating within a day or two), temperature and breathing (38–39°C; over 39.5 is fever, under 37.5 hints at low sugar or shock; 20–30 breaths/min at rest), and stool/urine (formed brown, no blood or diarrhea). Also scan coat, gums, ears, eyes, and gait.
What should I do if my puppy is listless and won’t eat?
A listless puppy that won't eat is very likely sick, since puppies have weak immunity and a higher risk of infection. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a runny nose or coughing, and take the puppy to a vet promptly to rule out distemper or parvovirus. A puppy under one month old may simply have low blood sugar from poor nutrition.
Why Is My Dog’s Eye Turning Blue? Watch for These Diseases
A blue eye can mean infectious canine hepatitis ('blue eye'), corneal edema, or cataracts (often blue-white); in a 6–7-year-old senior whose vision seems fine, it may just be nuclear sclerosis from aging. Most eye diseases can't be judged by eye alone, so the right move is a vet visit — tonometry, slit-lamp, and fluorescein staining pin down the cause.