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Small wooden bowl of green cardamom pods with a few pods spilled beside a stone mortar of ground spice on a butcher block counter, Clumber Spaniel lying on the kitchen floor in soft focus

Can My Dog Eat

Can Dogs Eat Cardamom? What If My Dog Ate a Pod or the Oil?

A little culinary cardamom is low concern for dogs, but cardamom oil, extracts and whole pods are different. What to do now, what to watch for, when to call.

Fluffy cone of pink cotton candy on a paper stick resting on a wooden picnic table at an outdoor fair, Boykin Spaniel sitting on the grass beside the table in soft focus

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Can Dogs Eat Cotton Candy? What If It Was Sugar-Free?

A bite of plain cotton candy is spun sugar and low concern for dogs. Sugar-free kinds may contain xylitol, so read the label and call your vet if it's listed.

Small glass bowl of unwrapped round red and white striped peppermint candies on a wooden coffee table beside a folded throw blanket, Welsh Springer Spaniel lying on the rug nearby in soft focus

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Can Dogs Eat Peppermint Candy? What If the Mints Were Sugar-Free?

One sugar peppermint is low risk for most dogs, but sugar-free mints may contain xylitol and wrappers can block the gut. What to check and when to call.

Plate of plain grilled squid rings and tentacles beside a lemon wedge on a wooden kitchen table, Sloughi standing near the table in soft focus

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Can Dogs Eat Calamari? What to Do if Your Dog Ate Fried or Raw Squid

A small piece of plain, fully cooked calamari is fine for most healthy dogs. Raw, fried or seasoned squid adds risk. What to do if your dog already ate some.

Short stack of plain puffed rice cakes and a few broken pieces on a light kitchen counter beside a glass of water, Ibizan Hound standing by the counter in soft focus

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Can Dogs Eat Rice Cakes? What If Mine Ate a Salted or Flavored One?

A small piece of plain, unsalted rice cake is generally safe for dogs. Flavored kinds need a label check for salt, onion, garlic, chocolate, cocoa and xylitol.

Brindle Plott hound lying on a screened back porch at dusk under a ceiling fan, the yard dim beyond the screen

Health

Heartworm in Dogs: Signs, Testing, Treatment and Year-Round Prevention

Heartworm in dogs explained: the signs, what to do after a positive test, how testing and treatment work, what it may cost, and how to prevent it all year.

Terracotta pot of prickly pear cactus with flat green pads on a sunny kitchen windowsill beside a plate of cooked nopal strips, Pharaoh Hound standing on the tile floor in soft focus well away from the cactus

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Can Dogs Eat Cactus? What to Do About Spines in the Mouth or Eyes

Prickly pear and Christmas cactus are listed as non-toxic to dogs, but spines and glochids can hurt the mouth and eyes. What to do and when to call the vet.

Slice of carrot cake with white cream cheese frosting on a small plate on a kitchen table beside a few whole orange carrots, Lagotto Romagnolo sitting on the floor in soft focus

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Can Dogs Eat Carrot Cake? What to Check If Yours Just Had Some

Carrots are safe for dogs, but carrot cake depends on the recipe. Raisins, xylitol, chocolate or macadamia nuts in it mean calling your vet or a poison line.

Halved butternut squash with seeds scooped out beside a baking tray of plain roasted squash cubes on a wooden kitchen counter, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen sitting on the kitchen floor in soft focus

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Can Dogs Eat Butternut Squash? What If They Got the Rind or Seeds?

Yes, plain butternut squash is non-toxic to dogs. Serve it peeled, seeded and plain. What to do if your dog ate the rind, seeds or a seasoned squash dish.

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