The short answer: Yes, but it is not recommended. The long answer: Cats are obligate carnivores that do not need carbohydrates in their diet. Since popcorn is high in carbohydrates, feeding them to your cat should be kept to a minimum. A few pieces of air-popped, unflavoured popcorn is okay for your cat to consume.… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Popcorn?
The short answer: It depends. The long answer: Seaweed is the common name for several species of macroscopic, multicellular, marine algae that are packed with iodine, iron, and potassium. Whether in the form of kelp or nori (dried Japanese seaweed), seaweed is a safe snack for dogs to eat as long as they don’t contain… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Seaweed?
The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: French fries are potatoes that have been sliced into strips, deep fried, and usually served with heaps of salt and/or tomato sauce. Though your dog can eat ripe, cooked, and unflavoured potatoes, he should not be given French fries because of the canola or vegetable… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat French Fries?
Important note: This article is based on marshmallows that do not contain xylitol or chocolate. If you are unsure about what your marshmallows contain, please do not feed them to your pets. The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Marshmallows are pillowy treats that are made of water, gelatin, and sugar (usually… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Marshmallows?
The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Your dog can occasionally snack on popcorn as long as it’s the plain, air-popped variety. It should not be the kind that’s served with salt, butter, oil, or any other artificial flavouring. These condiments and seasonings can cause harmful effects to your dog’s stomach, which may lead to… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Popcorn?
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