Comprehensive guides on what foods are safe or dangerous for dogs.
Hazel Russell BVSc on chicken necks and dogs — raw chicken necks are safe and beneficial for dental health, cooked chicken bones splinter and cause perforations. Size matching matters.
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Is tomato sauce safe for dogs? Hazel Russell BVSc explains why commercial sauces contain toxic garlic and onion, and why plain tomato is different from tomato sauce.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on beef jerky and dogs — commercial jerky carries 1,500–2,000mg sodium per 100g, garlic and onion powder in every major brand, and some contain xylitol. Dog jerky treats exist for a reason.
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Hazel Russell BVSc explains squid safety for dogs, why raw squid needs cooking, and the sodium risk from dried squid jerky.
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In Australia, paw paw is usually Carica papaya. Hazel Russell BVSc explains why the flesh is safe but the seeds are toxic for dogs.
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Are raw chicken wings safe for dogs? Hazel Russell BVSc explains the bone-to-meat ratio, size matching, and why raw bones are safer than cooked.
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Hazel Russell BVSc explains why cooked sweet potato is nutritionally valuable for dogs, the FDA grain-free investigation concerns, and safe serving practices.
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Hazel Russell BVSc explains that fresh and dried ginger have anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea benefits for dogs, but concentrated forms and gingerbread are problematic.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on pickles and dogs — cucumbers are safe but pickling brine contains 1,000–2,000mg sodium per 100g and most commercial pickles include garlic. Not a dog snack.
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Hazel Russell BVSc addresses Australian strawberry season (September-December in QLD and VIC), the 2018 needle scare context, and practical training treat use.
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