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Butternut squash for dogs

Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Butternut Squash?

Yes, dogs can eat butternut squash and it's really good for them, too. It is best served gently cooked to allow for easy chewing and digestion.

Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin?

Yes, dogs can eat pumpkin. Pumpkin is a low-calorie food that is high in fibre and essential vitamins, such as vitamin A, potassium, and iron.

Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Coconut?

Yes, dogs can eat coconut in moderation. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties help to keep skin and coats healthy, and promote fresh breath.

Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Lentils?

Yes, dogs can eat lentils. When cooked, they are an excellent source of fibre and protein, helping to keep your dog’s skin, coat and digestive system healthy.

Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Spinach?

Yes, dogs can eat spinach. When fed in moderation, this antioxidant powerhouse is a great addition to a dogs diet and can help keep them fighting fit.

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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.

Nutrition

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.

Lifestyle

Best Dog Friendly Campervan Hire 2023

Butternut Box recommends: Quirky Campers. A campervan rental company with over 100 dog-friendly, handcrafted and unique campervans for hire across the UK.

Lifestyle

Using the London Underground with Your Dog

The London Underground has been hailed as the world’s most dog-friendly subway. But, as a pet parent, there are a few rules and regulations you must follow.

Lifestyle

How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Guests Visit

Ensuring your dog is calm around guests is an important part of their long-term training. Thankfully, there’s lots of techniques you can try to achieve this.

Lifestyle

Travelling to Europe with Dogs by Car

As long as your dog is microchipped, has all the necessary vaccinations and a valid animal health certificate they can join you on your car journey to Europe.

Health

How to Do a Dog Health Check at Home

Typically, dogs require a vet check up once a year but there are a few simple things you can do at home in-between visits to make sure that they remain healthy.

Lifestyle

How to Travel with a Dog in the Car

We have all the information you need to know about travelling safely with your dog in the car, using products recommended by our team of loving pet parents.

Nutrition

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.

Nutrition

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.

Nutrition

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.

Nutrition

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.

Freya ready for walkies

Lifestyle

How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need?

The frequency of how often you should walk your dog depends on a number of different factors, such as breed, age, size, health and overall energy levels.

Nutrition

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.

Behaviour & Training

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

In dogs, tail wagging can have different meanings depending on the speed and direction. It is one of the ways that dogs can communicate how they are feeling.

Nutrition

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.

Dog drinking water

Nutrition

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.

Nutrition

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.