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Pet Nutrition

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pets-and-animals1 year ago

"The Surprising Health Benefit of Oatmeal for Dogs"

Oatmeal is not toxic to dogs, but it may contain ingredients that are harmful to them, such as raisins, chocolate, or sugar substitutes like xylitol. While oatmeal is not harmful, it doesn't provide real benefits to dogs and can lead to an unbalanced diet if fed in excess. Instead, regulated dog food provides all the necessary nutrients. If considering oatmeal for a dog with an upset stomach, white or brown rice is a safer option. Owners should be cautious when giving human food to dogs, as some are harmful, while others don't provide additional benefits.

animals2 years ago

Guinness World Records Investigates Suspension of Bobi's 'Oldest Dog' Title

Bobi, the dog celebrated as the oldest ever, is now under review by Guinness World Records after doubts were raised about his age. Bobi's owner, Leonel Costa, defended the dog's title, which Guinness had confirmed after a year of review. The investigation comes after doubts were raised about Bobi's age, including concerns about his diet and lack of concrete evidence. Guinness had previously awarded Bobi the titles of oldest living dog and oldest dog ever, but now both records are temporarily paused pending the review.

animal-welfare2 years ago

Vegan Diet for Cats: Surprising Health Benefits Revealed

A survey of cat owners found that those who fed their cats vegan diets reported similar or better health outcomes for their pets compared to those who provided meat-based diets. The study analyzed responses from 1,369 cat owners and found that cats on vegan diets had lower risks of certain health indicators, such as fewer veterinary visits and less medication use. However, the differences were not statistically significant. The study supports the healthfulness of vegan diets for cats but did not analyze the nutrient content of the diets.