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    Top 10 Human Foods to Avoid for Dogs—Some May Surprise You!

    Let’s face it, when our lovable pooches flash us those beggar eyes, it’s more than tempting to feed them a seemingly harmless bite off our plates, but what “human” foods are actually toxic for dogs? Most of us know to avoid biggies like chocolate, but many people are unaware of unsuspecting dangers like xylitol, which is often buried among common household ingredients. What Foods are Toxic for Dogs? 1. Chocolate Chocolate contains the chemicals theobromine and methylxanthine, which are toxic to both dogs and cats and can cause poisoning, and in rare cases, seizures and death. Dark chocolate contains the highest concentration of these harmful substances, while white chocolate has…

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    What to Feed Your Dog to Ease an Upset Stomach, According to Science

    We’ve all been there—the dog gets into God-knows-what, and the next thing you know, you’re finding unpleasant surprises on the floor, and your poor pooch is moping around with its tail down. This exact scenario just happened to Romeo the other day. He has an extremely sensitive stomach, but like most helplessly naughty dogs, he tends to sneak crumbs or foods off the ground that upset his fragile digestive system. The poor guy couldn’t hold himself overnight, and I woke up to a mixture of vomit, diarrhea, and Romeo’s ashamed little face and rumbling tummy.   Luckily, I had one of his tried and tested solutions on-hand: canned pumpkin. Why…

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