Bovée states that the following assumptions are myths: Increased protein intake increases urea, which causes the kidneys to work much harder. A diet rich in protein damages a dog's kidneys. A diet rich in protein causes hyperkalemia, which means high levels of potassium in the blood.
Why sprouted potatoes may be dangerous to eat However, they can become toxic when eaten in excess (1, 2 ). As a potato sprouts, its glycoalkaloid content begins to rise. Therefore, eating potatoes (...)
Both potatoes and rice are high on the glycemic index, which means that they can both rapidly raise your dog's blood sugar levels. . Brown rice, however, is a more complex carbohydrate and may be m (...)
How did my dog get roundworms? Infected dogs shed the microscopic roundworm eggs in their feces. Other dogs may become infected by sniffing or licking infected feces. Roundworm eggs can also be spr (...)
The results showed that people who ate purple potatoes lowered their diastolic (the bottom number in a blood pressure reading) blood pressure by an average of 4.3% and systolic (the top number) by (...)
YES! People may think because dogs and cats don't come into much physical contact, that catching roundworms from your cat would be a bit far-fetched. But dogs absolutely can catch ringworm parasite (...)