Can dogs eat yams? Yes. Plain, fully cooked yam is a safe treat for most dogs in small amounts, and that’s true of both kinds of “yam”: the true yams sold in African, Caribbean, and Asian markets, and the orange sweet potatoes most American stores label as yams. The vegetable isn’t the problem. The usual…
A lick of plain cranberry sauce is rarely an emergency for a dog. Here’s what’s in the can, the pot, and the chutney jar, the sugar math by dog size, and the add-ins (xylitol, raisins, liquor) that change the answer.
A nibbled peppermint leaf is low-risk for most dogs. Peppermint oil, sugar-free mints, and pennyroyal are not. Here is how to sort them, and when to call.
Can dogs eat pumpkin pie? Not as a treat, but one slice is rarely an emergency. Here’s the real nutmeg math, why xylitol and fat matter more, and when to call your vet.
Can dogs eat gingerbread? It isn’t a dog food, but the nutmeg in a cookie is rarely the problem. Here’s what is (raisins, xylitol, chocolate, a whole tray) and when to call your vet.
Can dogs eat mashed potatoes? Plain ones, yes. A spoonful of potato that’s been boiled, peeled, and mashed with nothing but a splash of its own cooking water is a safe treat for most healthy dogs. The holiday version is a different dish. Butter, cream, cheese, and salt are mostly a stomach-upset and fat problem….
