Nutrition

Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Parsnips?

Yes, dogs can eat parsnips. They are an excellent source of magnesium and potassium. Start with 2 or 3 cooked, bite-sized pieces before increasing the quantity.

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Can Dogs Eat Cauliflower?

Yes, dogs can eat cauliflower. Best served lightly cooked, these little trees of wonder can help digestion and provide antioxidant & anti-inflammatory support.

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Can Dogs Eat Green Beans?

Yes, dogs can eat green beans. They are great for promoting a healthy digestive system, ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs or digestive issues.

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Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato?

Yes, dogs can eat sweet potatoes and they love the taste. Feed them to your dog in bite-sized chunks and cook well to avoid choking or stomach upset.

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Can Dogs Eat Oranges?

Yes, dogs can eat oranges. Due to their high sugar content and acidity, oranges should be fed to dogs in moderation with the peel and seeds removed.

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Can Dogs Eat Peas?

Peas are safe for dogs to eat in moderation and can contribute to a healthy and happ-ea well being, alongside a nutritionally complete diet.

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Can Dogs Eat Carrots?

Yes, dogs can eat carrots. When fed in bite-sized chunks and moderate quantities, carrots are the perfect crunchy snack for your pooch, packed full of vitamins.

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Can Dogs Eat Broccoli?

Yes, dogs can eat broccoli in moderation. It is best served gently cooked, in bite-sized pieces to avoid choking. It should not be cooked in oil or seasoned.

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Can Dogs Eat Celery?

Yes, dogs can eat celery. It is an ideal low-calorie snack which can help to keep dog's teeth fresh and clean, with lots of fibre to help ease digestion.

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Can Dogs Eat Strawberries?

Yes, dogs can eat strawberries. As long as they have been thoroughly washed, with the stalk and leaves removed, they make a delicious snack for your pooch.

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How Much Water Should a Dog Drink Per Day?

The amount of water a dog needs per day varies based on their size, it typically ranges somewhere between 30-70 ml per kilogram of body weight.

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Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream?

No, dogs should not eat ice cream. It is unlikely to cause harm in small quantities, but the heavy dairy and sugar content can give dogs an upset stomach.

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Can Dogs Eat Bread?

Is bread good for dogs? Bread can actually be harmful to dogs if given in large quantities, due to its yeast content and added ingredients.

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Can Dogs Eat Avocados?

We do not recommend feeding avocado to dogs. There is a risk of poison, if eaten in large amounts. Contact your vet if your dog shows symptoms of being unwell.

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Can Dogs Eat Pineapple?

Yes, dogs can eat pineapple and there are lots of benefits, too. It is rich in vitamin c and riboflavin. Remember to limit the quantity and feed in fresh form.

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Can Dogs Eat Apples?

Apples have a number benefits of for dogs. They're packed with fibre, vitamins and antioxidants, helping to boost your pup's health and wellbeing.

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Can Dogs Eat Bananas?

Bananas are an excellent source of potassium and fibre for dogs. Due to the high sugar content, they should be fed only in fresh form, as an occasional snack.

Can Dogs Eat Cheese?

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Can Dogs Eat Cheese?

Dogs can eat certain types of cheese but in very small quantities and not on a regular basis, as cheese typically has a very high fat and salt content.

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What’s in your dog food?

Ever wondered what all those labels on your dog's food mean? Wonder no longer! Join our in-house vet as she explains what goes into the average packet of dog food.

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Love at first bite? Transitioning your dog to natural food

How to transition your dog from dry food to natural food.

Butternut Box fresh complete dog food

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What is Complete Dog Food?

For a dog food to be labelled complete, it must contain all of the vital, daily nutrients required by dogs with no need for supplementary food sources.

Tinned dog food

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Tinned Dog Food: Pros and Cons

Tinned dog food has been around for decades, but how nutritionally beneficial is it compared to modern food? Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages.

Dogs and carbohydrates

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Do Dogs Need Carbohydrates?

Just like humans, dogs are omnivores. This means that for optimal health, they need a balanced diet containing a range of food, including carbohydrates.

Butternut Box fresh dog food

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What Is Fresh Dog Food?

Fresh dog food is made using high quality ingredients that are prepared and gently cooked as you would at home, with no artificial additives or preservatives.

Vegetables in dog food

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15 of the Best Vegetables for Dogs

Vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and peas are an important addition to a dog’s diet as they provide vitamins and minerals can't be found in meat.

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