Dog Food

No, dogs should not eat uncooked oatmeal. Made from oats, oatmeal is a hot porridge-like dish. The cereal grains are edible seeds of oat grass, which are ground, rolled, or flattened. Dogs as well as cats can enjoy plainly cooked oatmeal devoid of other ingredients. It is a great source of plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals,… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Uncooked Oatmeal?

It is not recommended for dogs to eat Italian bread because of its potentially harmful ingredients. Italian bread comes in many forms, sizes, colours, and textures. Well-known types include focaccia, ciabatta, coppia ferrarese, piadina romagnola, and grissino. These breads may be baked with various herbs and spices, some of which are known to be harmful… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Italian Bread?

Yes, dogs can eat plain white bread in moderation. White bread is produced using wheat flour. The bread is lighter in colour because the flour’s bran and germ layers have been stripped away. This process makes it possible for white bread to last longer than other bread types. Depending on the recipe, its ingredients may… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat White Bread?

No, dogs cannot eat nutmeg because of its toxic compound. Nutmeg trees belong to the genus Myristica. They bear hard seeds with a reddish hue. After the seeds are dried and ground into powder, they transform into the popular spice used in the culinary world. This spice is known for having a fragrant smell and… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Nutmeg?

No, dogs cannot eat chives because of its toxic principles. Chives are flowering plants that bear edible flowers and leaves. They are part of the Allium family, which includes onions and garlic. They’re known for being rich in fiber, antioxidants, potassium, calcium, folate, and vitamins K and A. Humans can eat the plant to help… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Chives?

It depends on the type of parsley. Also known as Italian parsley, Hamburg parsley, turnip-rooted parsley, or garden parsley, parsley is a flowering plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but is widely used in many dishes across the world. Curly leaf parsley, flat leaf parsley, and root… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Parsley?

Yes, dogs can eat limited quantities of thyme. Similar to oregano, thyme is a garden herb that belongs to the mint family. It is used for culinary, medicinal, and even ornamental purposes. The aromatic dried plant has an earthy and minty taste that adds flavour to countless dishes served in the Mediterranean region.  ASPCA reports… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Thyme?

Yes, dogs can eat fennel. Fennel is a flowering plant species belonging to the carrot family. It is an herb that adds flavour to countless Mediterranean dishes. Depending on the dish being prepared, its fruits, leaves, and seeds can turn into garnish, flavouring, or vegetable. Aside from food and drinks (the most popular being absinthe),… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Fennel?

Yes, dogs can eat dill in limited quantities. The dill is an herb that belongs to the celery family, Apiaceae. Available in fresh or dried forms, the plant’s seeds and leaves are utilized not just as an herb, but also as a flavouring spice in countless dishes. In addition, oil can be extracted from various… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Dill?

It is not advisable to feed oregano to your dog. Oregano is a flowering plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae or mint family. Its leaves are typically dried and used as a spice in Italian, French, Turkish, and Greek dishes. This plant can be grown indoors and its fresh leaves can be used for culinary… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Oregano?

Yes, dogs can eat turmeric. A member of the ginger family, turmeric is a flowering plant that’s used as a culinary spice. Many people consume the rhizomes in fresh or dried forms because it has many medicinal benefits. These include helping fight diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues. In addition, it slows… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Turmeric?

No, dogs cannot eat lemongrass because of its toxic principles. A plant that belongs to the Poaceae family, lemongrass is popular for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatherapeutic uses. Also called oil grass, this fragrant herb is safe for humans. However, it is harmful for dogs, cats, and even horses. The ASPCA shares that it contains… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Lemongrass?