We have received many messages about what dogs can and cannot eat. These may stem from the idea that most human meals should be fit for dog consumption. Take Tofu, for example; can dogs eat Tofu, you might ask?  Tofu has taken strides in the Chinese dynasty for over 2000 years and has been making…

Nectarines are a smooth-fleshed stone fruit that is close relative to the peach. They tend to be slightly higher in price than peaches but comparable. Nectarines and peaches are nearly the same genetically, but a gene variant between the two causes peaches to have fuzzy skin and nectarines to have smooth skin.  This is a…

A prune is a dried plum, most commonly from the European plum. Not all plum species or varieties can be dried into prunes. More than 1,000 plum cultivars are grown worldwide for drying; an additional 1,000 or so are grown for plum fruit (different cultivars are created to do better in particular environments).  Plums…

Dogs love meat and bones; in fact, if you try taking away meat or bone food from hungry dogs, you have yourself to blame for the consequences.  However, this does not mean that dogs cannot enjoy vegetables or grains, like nopales, banana peppers, or peas, added to their diet.  However, the complexity of sharing proper…

Rice cakes come in various flavours and are a popular healthy snack for humans in general. However, can dogs eat rice cakes? Is this snack healthy for your dog? Dog owners wondering if dogs can eat rice cakes ask this because this meal seems to be good for humans.  You may have thought about sharing…