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.

can you feed basil to your pets

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Basil: Elevate Your Pet's Meals with This Nutrient-Rich Herb

A staple in many cuisines worldwide, this well-loved culinary herb offers not only flavor but also beneficial phytonutrients that may help protect against oxidation, inflammation and more. Find out how you can add it to your pet’s meal.

can you feed oregano to your pets

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Oregano: Fight Fungal Infections Naturally with This Herb

Commonly added to pizza and pasta sauces for its minty and earthy flavor and aroma, this herb can be lightly sprinkled over your pet's meals for an antioxidant boost. It can even be used as an ingredient in their favorite treats. Have you tried using it yet?

can you feed chestnuts to your pets

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Chestnuts: A Festive Treat Packed with Year-Round Pet Benefits

Popular during the holidays, this sweet and savory nut offers an array of health-boosting nutrients and bioactive compounds, and the good news is you can also share it as a healthy treat with your pet this season of giving!

should you feed apricots to your pets

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Apricot: Boost Your Pet's Health with This Vitamin-Packed Snack

A popular ingredient added to pastry, jams and jellies, this sweet but slightly tart fruit will add color, flavor and antioxidants to your pet's food bowl. Make sure to remove the pits before feeding!

can you feed lentils to your pets

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Lentils: Add a Sprinkle of This Food to Your Pet's Meals

These small pulses add a boost of bioactive compounds when used as a food topper or added to pet treat recipes. There's an important caveat, though: They must be cooked properly. Find out how.

can you feed okra to your pet

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Okra: This Veggie Packs Antioxidants to Boost Your Pet's Vitality

Valued for its diverse culinary applications, research shows this ancient veggie is rich in prebiotics and phenolic compounds that may benefit your pet's health.

can you feed cranberries to your pets

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Cranberries: These Brightly Colored Fruits Are a Holiday Mainstay

They're added to pastries, made into a delicious sauce and even strung around the Christmas tree as a garland, these tart red berries are well-loved during the festive season. Here’s how your pet may benefit from them, too.

can you feed kumquats to your pets

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Kumquats: Can This Small Citrus Supercharge Your Pet's Health?

Feeding these small, sweet-sour fruits to your pet may help ward off chronic diseases and keep them from gaining unwanted pounds, but are they 100% OK for companion animals? Here’s what you should know when sharing this food with them.

can you feed chives to your pet

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Chives: How Can This Popular Herb Harm Your Pet?

While it may be a fixture in kitchens, this green veggie should not be in your pet's food bowl because it can potentially harm their health. Learn the signs of its toxicity here.

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