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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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Probiotics: Could Adding Probiotics Be the Secret to Transforming Your Pet's Health?

Your pet's gut health plays a crucial role in their biological functions and protection against diseases. Give them this key ingredient to keep their gut in check.

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Beef: This Protein Favorite Offers Healthy Benefits

There's a lot to like about this meat: It has healthy fats, antioxidants, iron and protein. Here are helpful tips to remember when feeding it to pets, plus a bonus homemade dog food recipe you can try!

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