Food Facts

Food Facts is a directory of foods for your pets. This destination provides you with valuable information about various types of foods for your pets, so you’ll know which ones are safe to add to their healthy, species-appropriate meals or treats.

can you feed watermelon to your pets

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Watermelon: This Sweet and Refreshing Snack Your Pets Can Enjoy Safely

Well-loved during warm seasons because of its thirst-quenching juiciness, this lycopene-rich fruit makes for a refreshing pet treat that can also provide many beneficial nutrients. Read this to find out how you can feed it to your pet in the healthiest way possible.

can you feed sardines to your pet

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Sardines: Is This Nutrient-Packed Fish the Key to Better Digestion?

Served properly and obtained from the right sources, this oily saltwater fish contains healthy fats that can help boost your pet's health, while being a scrumptious snack.

can you feed acai berry to your pets

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Acai Berry: Is This Berry the Secret to Your Pet's Longevity?

This superfood from the Brazilian rainforest is commonly added to smoothies for its antioxidant benefits, but when it comes to sharing it with pets, moderation is key. Here's how to safely add it to their meals.

can you feed bell peppers to your pets

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Bell Peppers: Does Your Pet's Diet Include This Disease-Fighting Food?

Technically a fruit, this crunchy treat comes in different colors and is rich in flavonoids, vitamin C, and other antioxidants. Have you tried adding it to your pet's meals? Here's how to share it with them safely.

can you feed basil to your pets

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Basil: Elevate Your Pet's Meals with This Nutrient-Rich Herb

A staple in many cuisines worldwide, this well-loved culinary herb offers not only flavor but also beneficial phytonutrients that may help protect against oxidation, inflammation and more. Find out how you can add it to your pet’s meal.

can you feed chestnuts to your pets

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Could Chestnuts Be Your Pet's New Favorite Treat

Popular during the holidays, this sweet and savory nut offers an array of health-boosting nutrients and bioactive compounds, and the good news is you can also share it as a healthy treat with your pet this season of giving!

can you feed cranberries to your pets

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Cranberries: These Brightly Colored Fruits Are a Holiday Mainstay

They're added to pastries, made into a delicious sauce and even strung around the Christmas tree as a garland, these tart red berries are well-loved during the festive season. Here’s how your pet may benefit from them, too.

can you feed kumquats to your pets

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Kumquats: Can This Small Citrus Supercharge Your Pet's Health?

Feeding these small, sweet-sour fruits to your pet may help ward off chronic diseases and keep them from gaining unwanted pounds, but are they 100% OK for companion animals? Here’s what you should know when sharing this food with them.

can you feed chives to your pet

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Chives: How Can This Popular Herb Harm Your Pet?

While it may be a fixture in kitchens, this green veggie should not be in your pet's food bowl because it can potentially harm their health. Learn the signs of its toxicity here.

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