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• Can you get salmonella from bird feeders?

Birds can carry germs like Salmonella while looking healthy and clean. Salmonella germs can spread between birds, to pets, and to people. You can get sick when you touch your mouth with unwashed ha (...)

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• Why should potatoes be avoided?

Potatoes contain glycoalkaloids, a type of chemical compound found in members of the nightshade family that can be toxic if consumed in high amounts. Potatoes, particularly green potatoes, contain (...)

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• How much turkey can a dog eat?

A dog's treat allowance can make up to 10% of its total daily caloric intake. For a typical 25 lb. dog that would be about 40 grams of white meat turkey or 30 grams of dark meat turkey—NOT includin (...)

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• Can a dog jump a 8 foot fence?

If the dog can scramble high enough to get their head, front legs and about half of their body weight on the other side of the fence they will likely be able to slide over the top of the fence to l (...)

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• Can I give my dog a spoon of peanut butter?

Yes, dogs can eat peanut butter as long as it is fed in moderation and does not contain xylitol, so get out that pet-safe peanut butter jar and share the good news.




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