Food & Safety Guides

It’s a scary moment. You turn your back for a second, and your dog swipes a piece of onion, a clove of garlic, or a dish cooked with onion powder. Unlike some foods that just cause an upset stomach, plants in the Allium family (onions, garlic, leeks, chives) can cause lasting damage to your dog’s […]

Raisins (and grapes, currants, and sultanas) are a true emergency food for dogs because they can trigger acute kidney injury in some dogs—and there’s no reliable way to predict which dog will be affected or how much is “safe.” If your dog ate any raisins (even a small amount), treat it as time-sensitive: the sooner

Chocolate is one of the most common “human foods” that can poison dogs. If your dog ate any chocolate, don’t assume it’s harmless—risk depends on the type of chocolate, how much was eaten, your dog’s size, and timing. This guide gives you the fastest safe next steps, what symptoms to watch for, and when it’s

Xylitol (a sugar substitute found in many “sugar-free” products) is one of the most dangerous household ingredients for dogs. The scary part is that signs can start quickly, and you can’t “wait to see” safely. This guide is a fast action plan: what to do today, what symptoms matter, and when it’s urgent. Quick answer

Chocolate is a common “they grabbed it in one second” emergency. The right next step depends on your dog’s size, the type of chocolate, and how much was eaten—not on guessing or waiting it out. This guide is not a diagnosis. It’s a fast decision plan: what to do now, what to watch for, and

“Can dogs eat grapes?” is one of those questions where the safest answer is simple: don’t risk it. Grapes (and especially raisins) can cause sudden kidney injury in some dogs, and we still can’t predict which dogs will react badly or what dose will trigger it. This guide shows what to do today if your

Peanut butter is one of the most common “easy treats” for dogs—especially for training, pill hiding, or stuffing a toy. The problem is that peanut butter is very calorie-dense, and some products contain ingredients you should avoid. This guide gives you a simple safety checklist, a practical “safe amount” rule you can use today, and

If your dog gets soft stool after switching foods (kibble to fresh, new kibble brand, new protein, new toppers), you’re not alone. A diet change is one of the most common triggers for sudden loose stool. The goal is not to “panic-switch” again. The goal is to protect hydration, slow the transition, remove extra variables,