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.

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Turkey: Reminders Before Sharing This Thanksgiving Centerpiece with Your Pet

Most Thanksgiving turkey recipes use a lot of salt, spices and seasonings that may not be healthy for pets. If you want to give them a bite, make sure to feed this plain and without the bones.

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Beets: This Colorful Root Crop Provides Your Pet with Antioxidants

According to animal studies, the brilliant pigments in this food offer neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. What’s the best way to add it to your pet’s meals? Read here to find out.

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Ginger: This Mighty Spice Is Rich in Healing Compounds

Consumed as a spice and valued as an herbal medicine for centuries, this aromatic rhizome is rich in various bioactive compounds that possess powerful healing properties, including calming your pet's tummy troubles. Find out how you can incorporate ginger into their meals.

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Mango: Feed Your Pet This Sweet Treat for a Gut Health Boost

Rich in beta-carotene and other antioxidants, this refreshing, bright yellow fruit is the perfect summertime treat both for you and your furry pal.

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Carrots: Cooked or Raw, Your Pet Will Enjoy This Crunchy Veggie

This beta-carotene-rich food can help boost your pet’s eyesight and immune health. If you have a teething puppy, giving them a raw frozen piece (with supervision, of course) can help ease their teething pain.

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Tuna: Why You Should Avoid Feeding This Seafood to Your Pet

It may be loaded with omega-3s and other nutrients, but giving this food to your pet can cause unseen damage — it contains a toxin that accumulates in their body. Give your pets these safer options instead.

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Eggs: A Nutrient-Rich Snack Full of Essential Amino Acids for Your Pet

Called 'Mother Nature's original superfood,' this simple, easy to prepare and inexpensive source of bioavailable nutrients is a staple food around the world, but did you know that it can be shared with pets as well?

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Pecans: This Vitamin-Rich Nut Supports Your Pet's Health

A staple food to Native Americans, this tree nut also contains a diverse nutritional profile that might just be good for your pet, too. Find out how to properly serve it to your furry friend.

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Cottage Cheese: A Healthy, Cheesy Treat for Your Pet

If your pet isn't lactose-intolerant, try smearing a small amount of this creamy food to their lick mat. You can also add it to their pet treat recipes — here are a couple of ideas to help you get started!

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