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Nutrition

What to feed your pet for optimal health

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Can Rabbits Eat Bananas? (High Sugar Warning)

Rabbits absolutely love bananas. That creamy sweetness is irresistible to most bunnies, and watching a rabbit enthusiastically devour a piece of banana…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Sick dog lying down indoors showing signs of discomfort and lethargy related to pancreatitis", "es": "Perro enfermo acostado mostrando signos de malestar e inactividad relacionados con pancreatitis", "fr": "Chien malade couch\u00e9 montrant des signes d'inconfort et de l\u00e9thargie li\u00e9s \u00e0 la pancr\u00e9atite", "de": "Kranker Hund liegt danieder und zeigt Unbehagen und Lethargie im Zusammenhang mit Pankreatitis", "nl": "Zieke hond die ligt en tekenen van ongemak en traagheid vertoont door pancreatitis", "pt": "Cachorro doente deitado mostrando sinais de desconforto e letargia relacionados \u00e0 pancreatite", "it": "Cane malato sdraiato che mostra segni di disagio e letargia legati a pancreatite"}
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Dog Pancreatitis Symptoms Guide

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. In healthy dogs, digestive…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog owner reading ingredient labels on pet food bags to identify harmful additives and unhealthy components", "es": "Due\u00f1o de perro leyendo etiquetas de ingredientes en bolsas de alimento para mascotas para identificar aditivos da\u00f1inos", "fr": "Propri\u00e9taire de chien lisant les \u00e9tiquettes d'ingr\u00e9dients sur les sacs d'aliments pour animaux de compagnie", "de": "Hundebesitzer liest Zutatenetiketten auf Tierfutterbeuteln, um sch\u00e4dliche Zusatzstoffe zu identifizieren", "nl": "Hondeneigenaar leest ingredi\u00ebntenetiketten op zakken hondenvoer om schadelijke toevoegingen te identificeren", "pt": "Dono de c\u00e3o lendo r\u00f3tulos de ingredientes em sacos de ra\u00e7\u00e3o para identificar aditivos nocivos", "it": "Proprietario di cane legge le etichette degli ingredienti sui sacchi di cibo per animali domestici"}
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Dog Food Ingredients to Avoid: The Definitive Blacklist

Walk down the pet food aisle of any supermarket and you will find bags plastered with images of fresh chicken, vibrant vegetables, and reassuring claims like "natural" and "wholesome." Flip the bag over and read the ingredient list, however, and the picture often changes dramatically. Artificial pre…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog chewing dental treat to maintain oral health and prevent periodontal disease", "es": "Perro masticando una golosina dental para mantener la salud bucal y prevenir enfermedades periodontales", "fr": "Chien m\u00e2chant une friandise dentaire pour maintenir la sant\u00e9 bucco-dentaire et pr\u00e9venir les maladies parodontales", "de": "Hund kaut auf Zahnleckerli zur Erhaltung der Zahngesundheit und Vorbeugung von Zahnfleischerkrankungen", "nl": "Hond kauwt op tandverzorgingssnoepje ter voorkoming van tandvleesziekte en verbetering van de mondhygi\u00ebne", "pt": "C\u00e3o mastigando petisco dental para manter a sa\u00fade bucal e prevenir doen\u00e7as periodontais", "it": "Cane che mastica un premio dentale per mantenere la salute orale e prevenire la malattia parodontale"}
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Dog Dental Treats Guide Europe

Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition diagnosed in adult dogs — and by the age of three, studies suggest that more than 80 per cent…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Senior cat receiving veterinary care for chronic kidney disease management and treatment", "es": "Gato senior recibiendo atenci\u00f3n veterinaria para el manejo de enfermedad renal cr\u00f3nica", "fr": "Chat senior recevant des soins v\u00e9t\u00e9rinaires pour la gestion de la maladie r\u00e9nale chronique", "de": "\u00c4lter werdende Katze erh\u00e4lt tier\u00e4rztliche Betreuung zur Behandlung chronischer Nierenerkrankungen", "nl": "Oudere kat ontvangt dierenartszorg voor het beheer van chronische nierschade", "pt": "Gato idoso recebendo cuidados veterin\u00e1rios para tratamento de doen\u00e7a renal cr\u00f4nica", "it": "Gatto anziano che riceve cure veterinarie per la gestione della malattia renale cronica"}
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Kidney Disease in Cats: Diet, Symptoms & Prognosis

A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease in a cat is not a death sentence. With appropriate diet management, fluid support, and veterinary care, many cats with CKD live comfortably for years after diagnosis. The key is understanding what is happening in the kidneys, how to interpret the staging system,…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog eating raw meat and bones from a bowl, illustrating raw diet feeding", "es": "Perro comiendo carne cruda y huesos de un taz\u00f3n, ilustrando alimentaci\u00f3n con dieta cruda", "fr": "Chien mangeant de la viande crue et des os dans un bol, illustrant l'alimentation raw", "de": "Hund isst rohes Fleisch und Knochen aus einer Sch\u00fcssel, Rohf\u00fctterung veranschaulicht", "nl": "Hond eet rauw vlees en botten uit een kom, illustreert rauwe voeding", "pt": "C\u00e3o comendo carne crua e ossos de uma tigela, ilustrando alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o raw", "it": "Cane che mangia carne cruda e ossa da una ciotola, illustrando dieta raw"}
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Dog Raw Diet Pros Cons

Raw feeding for dogs — often referred to as BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food) — involves feeding dogs uncooked meat,…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Senior dog receiving therapeutic joint examination from veterinarian for arthritis diagnosis and pain management", "es": "Perro senior recibiendo examen articular terap\u00e9utico del veterinario para diagn\u00f3stico de artritis y manejo del dolor", "fr": "Chien \u00e2g\u00e9 recevant un examen articulaire th\u00e9rapeutique du v\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire pour le diagnostic et la gestion de l'arthrite", "de": "\u00c4lterer Hund erh\u00e4lt therapeutische Gelenkuntersuchung vom Tierarzt zur Arthritis-Diagnose und Schmerzbehandlung", "nl": "Oudere hond ontvangt therapeutisch gewrichtsonderzoek van dierenarts voor artritisdiagnose en pijnbeheersing", "pt": "C\u00e3o idoso recebendo exame articular terap\u00eautico do veterin\u00e1rio para diagn\u00f3stico de artrite e manejo da dor", "it": "Cane anziano sottoposto a esame articolare terapeutico dal veterinario per diagnosi di artrite e gestione del dolore"}
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Arthritis in Dogs: Evidence-Based Treatment & Pain Management

Arthritis in dogs is not just a condition of old age, and it is certainly not something dogs simply have to endure. Canine osteoarthritis is a progressive, painful joint disease with a well-established pathophysiology, validated diagnostic tools, and an expanding range of effective treatments. The p…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Anxious dog covering ears during thunderstorm, showing signs of noise phobia and fear", "es": "Perro ansioso cubriendo las orejas durante una tormenta, mostrando signos de fobia al ruido", "fr": "Chien anxieux se couvrant les oreilles pendant un orage, montrant des signes de phobie sonore", "de": "\u00c4ngstlicher Hund bedeckt die Ohren w\u00e4hrend eines Gewitters und zeigt Anzeichen von L\u00e4rmphobien", "nl": "Angstige hond bedekt oren tijdens onweer, vertoonende tekenen van geluidsfobie", "pt": "Cachorro ansioso cobrindo as orelhas durante tempestade, mostrando sinais de fobia ao ru\u00eddo", "it": "Cane ansioso che si copre le orecchie durante un temporale, mostrando segni di fobia al rumore"}
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Dog Noise Phobia Treatment

Many dogs become anxious around loud noises, but noise phobia is far more than a simple startle response. It is a clinical condition characterised by…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever eating fresh vegetables including carrots, broccoli and spinach from a bowl", "es": "Golden retriever comiendo verduras frescas como zanahorias, br\u00f3coli y espinacas en un taz\u00f3n", "fr": "Golden retriever mangeant des l\u00e9gumes frais incluant carottes, brocoli et \u00e9pinards dans un bol", "de": "Golden Retriever isst frisches Gem\u00fcse wie Karotten, Brokkoli und Spinat aus einer Sch\u00fcssel", "nl": "Golden retriever eet vers groenten zoals wortels, broccoli en spinazie uit een kom", "pt": "Golden retriever comendo vegetais frescos incluindo cenoura, br\u00f3colis e espinafre em uma tigela", "it": "Golden retriever che mangia verdure fresche come carote, broccoli e spinaci da una ciotola"}
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Dog Vegetarian Vegan Diet Guide

The question of whether dogs can eat a vegetarian or vegan diet sits at the intersection of animal nutrition science, ethical lifestyle choices and…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Cat eating from bowl with wet and dry cat food options displayed beside it", "es": "Gato comiendo de un plato con opciones de alimento h\u00famedo y seco para gatos", "fr": "Chat mangeant dans un bol avec des options d'aliments humides et secs pour chats", "de": "Katze isst aus einer Sch\u00fcssel mit neben Nass- und Trockenfutter-Optionen", "nl": "Kat eet uit een kom met natte en droge kattenvoer opties ernaast", "pt": "Gato comendo de tigela com op\u00e7\u00f5es de alimento \u00famido e seco para gatos", "it": "Gatto che mangia da una ciotola con opzioni di cibo umido e secco felino"}
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Wet vs Dry Cat Food: Which Is Better? The Science Explained

Walk into any pet store and you'll face a wall of choices: pâtés, chunks in gravy, kibble in a dozen shapes and flavors. The wet vs dry cat food debate is one of the most common questions cat owners bring to veterinary offices, and the answer is more nuanced than most food packaging suggests. Let's …

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog with cherry eye condition showing red prolapsed third eyelid gland in corner of eye", "es": "Perro con ojo de cereza mostrando gl\u00e1ndula del tercer p\u00e1rpado rojo prolapsado en la esquina del ojo", "fr": "Chien atteint de la condition de l'oeil de cerise montrant la glande de la troisi\u00e8me paupi\u00e8re rouge prolab\u00e9e", "de": "Hund mit Kirschauge-Zustand zeigt rote vorgefallene Dr\u00fcse des dritten Augenlids in der Ecke des Auges", "nl": "Hond met kersenoog-aandoening met rood uitgestulpte klier van derde ooglid in hoek van oog", "pt": "C\u00e3o com condi\u00e7\u00e3o de olho de cereja mostrando gl\u00e2ndula da terceira p\u00e1lpebra vermelha prolapsa no canto do olho", "it": "Cane con condizione di occhio ciliegia che mostra la ghiandola della terza palpebra rossa prolassata nell'angolo dell'occhio"}
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Cherry Eye Dogs Treatment

Cherry eye is the informal name for prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid (nictitating membrane). Dogs — unlike humans — possess a third eyelid, a…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever resting on comfortable bedding, illustrating digestive health and pancreatitis care in dogs", "es": "Golden retriever descansando en una cama c\u00f3moda, ilustrando la salud digestiva y el cuidado de la pancreatitis en perros", "fr": "Golden retriever reposant sur une literie confortable, illustrant la sant\u00e9 digestive et les soins de la pancr\u00e9atite chez le chien", "de": "Golden Retriever ruht auf komfortablem Bettzeug und zeigt Verdauungsgesundheit und Pankreatitis-Pflege bei Hunden", "nl": "Golden retriever rust op comfortabel beddengoed, illustrerend spijsverteringsgezondheid en pancreatitis-zorg bij honden", "pt": "Golden retriever descansando em cama confort\u00e1vel, ilustrando sa\u00fade digestiva e cuidados com pancreatite em c\u00e3es", "it": "Golden retriever a riposo su una lettiera confortevole, illustrando la salute digestiva e le cure per la pancreatite nei cani"}
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Dog Pancreatitis Guide

The pancreas serves two vital functions in the body: it produces digestive enzymes that break down food in the small intestine, and it secretes insulin…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever eating grass in a green yard on a sunny day", "es": "Golden retriever comiendo hierba en un jard\u00edn verde en un d\u00eda soleado", "fr": "Golden retriever mangeant de l'herbe dans un jardin vert par une journ\u00e9e ensoleill\u00e9e", "de": "Golden Retriever frisst Gras auf einer gr\u00fcnen Wiese an einem sonnigen Tag", "nl": "Golden retriever eet gras in een groene tuin op een zonnige dag", "pt": "Golden retriever comendo grama em um jardim verde em um dia ensolarado", "it": "Golden retriever che mangia erba in un giardino verde in una giornata di sole"}
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Why Does My Dog Eat Grass Guide

Grass eating, known scientifically as plant-eating or phytophagy in non-obligate carnivores, is one of the most frequently asked questions in…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Guinea pig nibbling a fresh apple slice, exploring the fruit with curiosity", "es": "Conejillo de Indias mordisqueando una rodaja fresca de manzana con curiosidad", "fr": "Cochon d'Inde grignotant une tranche de pomme fra\u00eeche avec curiosit\u00e9", "de": "Meerschweinchen knabbert an einer frischen Apfelscheibe und erkundet die Frucht", "nl": "Cavia knabbelend aan een vers appelpuntje met nieuwsgierigheid", "pt": "Porquinho-da-\u00cdndia roendo um peda\u00e7o fresco de ma\u00e7\u00e3 com curiosidade", "it": "Porcellino d'India che mordicchia una fetta di mela fresca con curiosit\u00e0"}
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Apples?

If you've ever held a crisp apple slice near your guinea pig's cage and watched those tiny nostrils twitch with excitement, you already know the answer…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026

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