Nutrition

We love giving our pets treats and snacks and at Cooper Pet Care we are happy to answer any questions when it comes to feeding your dog or cat.

Can Dogs Eat Lemons? Are Lemons Healthy for Dogs?

The bitter flavor of lemons is something that your dog may easily avoid eating. But usually, your dog trusts you enough to eat what you may kindly offer them. So, can dogs eat lemons? More importantly, are lemons healthy for dogs? Or, perhaps, are they bad for dogs?

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Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter? Yes, With Caution!

Have you ever noticed that you attract your dog’s attention when you open up a peanut butter jar? Not only do dogs like peanut butter, but a healthy portion of it can provide them with good nutrition. On the other hand, you must be careful with this nutty treat and make sure you feed them properly and with the right kind!

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Can Cats Eat Bananas? Are Bananas Good for Cats?

Bananas are a healthy treat for humans, but is it an equally healthy snack for cats? When you ask the question, “can cats eat bananas”, what you should really be searching for is an answer that goes beyond just feasibility. Find out about the nutritional value of bananas in cats and when they are safe to eat.

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Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? Are Blueberries Healthy for Dogs?

Apart from carrots, blueberries are another healthy treat you can, in fact, feed your furry baby. Blueberries offer a wide variety of nutrients to both small and big dogs. Hence, not only can dogs eat blueberries, but they can also benefit a lot from having them in their diet.

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Can Dogs Eat Carrots? Are they Healthy?

Looking to feed your furry pal some low-calorie snacks? Carrots sound like a good option, but is it? Can dogs eat carrots or are they one more toxic food that you need to watch out for? You’re in luck, because not only can dogs eat carrots, but they are strongly encouraged to do so!

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Can Cats Eat Pizza? Is it Safe?

As a pet parent, you might have the need to indulge your feral baby in treats that extend beyond their regular cat food. Generally, the safest choice is to avoid feeding your cat human dishes altogether. However, there are certain foods or dishes that you can feed them in moderation. Is pizza one of them?

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Can Cats Eat Dog Food?

To answer this question we need to look at the difference between cat’s and dog’s dietary requirements. Unlike dogs, cats are obligate carnivores meaning that they have to eat meat to survive. Dogs, on the other hand, are omnivores, they need a varied diet of meat, grains, and vegetables in their diet.

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Can Dogs Eat Eggs?

When dogs were hunters, they could snatch eggs from birds’ nests and eat them raw. Today, dogs do not have to search for food due to domestication, but eggs still provide enough protein for dogs. As long as the eggs are eaten safely, they make great treats or dietary supplements for dogs.

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

All dog owners know that their canine companions enjoy the occasional bite of grass, followed mainly through vomiting at breakfast. Due to this reaction, it is common for dog owners to think that grass is toxic to their canine bodies, and many people will criticize them for eating green things.

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Can Cats Eat Chocolate?

Most dog owners know that chocolate is poisonous for dogs, but is it the same for cats? Can cats eat small amounts of chocolate? What are the signs of chocolate toxicity? Well, you’ll find all the answers you need here.

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