Dr. Ivana Crnec is a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine, a passionate writer and a devoted pet parent. Specializing in domestic carnivores, her professional experience ranges from preventative medicine and routine wellness care through diagnosing and treating conditions to emergency and specialty care
Yes, dogs can eat ragi. Ragi is dog-friendly and makes an excellent addition to the dog’s menu. However, for ragi to be safe, it needs to be properly prepared – cooked and in…
Yes, dogs can eat boysenberries. When used in moderation - in small amounts and on rare occasions, boysenberries are an excellent addition to an otherwise nutritionally rich and balanced canine diet. The boysenberry…
Yes, dogs can eat polenta. When used responsibly (in small amounts and on infrequent occasions), polenta can be a healthy addition to an otherwise nutritionally rich and balanced canine diet. Polenta is a…
No, dogs cannot eat raw pasta. In theory, raw pasta is not toxic to dogs. However, it is not beneficial either and, if consumed in larger amounts, may cause havoc on the dog’s…
Yes, dogs can eat provolone cheese. In fact, provolone is among the safest and best cheese options for dogs. The aged Italian cheese checks the boxes for taste and safety and can be…
Yes, dogs can eat avocado oil. This answer is a big surprise since the actual avocado fruit is toxic to dogs. Luckily, when the oil is extracted from the flesh, it only gets…
No, dogs cannot eat chili. Chili is a strong spice made of dried and grounded chili peppers. It can be found by the names "chili" and "chilli." Regardless of the name, the answer…
Yes, dogs can eat red rice. In fact, if introduced to the dog’s diet, red rice brings tons of health benefits. The grain has all the nutrients of the white rice plus the…
Yes, dogs can eat lotus root. Lotus root (Kamal kakdi) is the root of the aquatic plant – lotus flower. Used in many cuisines, lotus root is a versatile vegetable that can be…
No, dogs cannot eat Twizzlers. These ultra-popular and unserious candies are not dog-friendly. In fact, Twizzlers contain ingredients that are harmful or life-threatening for dogs. Some of the troublesome ingredients in Twizzlers are…