Eric asks Dr. Azza if dogs can eat pears, and the answer is yes. Dr. Azza explains that pears provide fiber, copper and vitamins A and C to support digestion, red blood cell formation, immune health and a healthy coat. Pears can even be served frozen, but the seeds should always be removed and the fruit cut into small bite-sized pieces. As with other fruits, she recommends serving pears in moderation due to their calorie content.
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Green Peas
Eric asks Dr. Azza if dogs can eat pears, and the answer is yes. Dr. Azza explains that pears provide fiber, copper and vitamins A and C to support digestion, red blood cell formation, immune health and a healthy coat. Pears can even be served frozen, but the seeds should always be removed and th...
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Barley
Eric asks Dr. Azza if dogs can eat barley, and the answer is yes. Dr. Azza explains that barley is a digestible grain providing selenium, B vitamins and soluble fiber to support thyroid, immune, digestive and heart health. She recommends choosing an easier-to-digest option like pearl barley, cook...
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Chocolate
Eric asks Dr. Azza if dogs can eat chocolate, and the answer is an absolute no. Dr. Azza explains that chocolate is toxic to dogs, with darker varieties posing an even greater risk due to their higher concentration. Symptoms may take hours to appear and can include vomiting, rapid heart rate and ...
