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Dog Friendly Picnic Food

Dog Friendly Picnic Food

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Dog Friendly Picnic Food

Summer is right around the corner which means you’ll want have some dog friendly picnic food. Picnics are a great low-cost way to have fun outdoors. You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make a wonderful picnic. Many of these dog-friendly foods are also great for you and your friends to snack on as well.

What Foods To Bring

  • Unseasoned Cooked Chicken
  • Blueberries
  • Apple Slices
  • Carrots
  • Cucumber
  • Green Beans
  • Watermelon
  • Plenty of Water

This is just a short list of dog friendly picnic foods. Many of these also have the added benefit of hydration. Keeping your pets hydrated is important. Always keep a few extra bottles of water on hand for your pup. Especially if you plan to be out all day.

What Foods to Avoid

There are a lot of foods your dog should avoid. Fortunately, many of these are not common picnic fare. We’ve put together a short list of common picnic foods to avoid giving your dog.

  • Grapes
  • Chocolate
  • Nuts – Nuts are high in fat and can be a choking hazard
  • Chicken Bones – Make sure these are properly disposed of

If you are going to bring any of the foods to avoid, make sure to keep an eye on them at all times. Place any uneaten food either back in the cooler or in the trash. You’d be amazed at how quickly dogs can get into things!

Dog Friendly Picnic Foods Infographic

What are your dogs favorite picnic foods? Let us know in the comments.

What Mushrooms are Toxic to Pets?

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What Mushrooms are Toxic to Pets?

The wet season is here which means, mushrooms! Mushrooms might be great on pizza for us, many curious pets consume mushrooms that are toxic while out on walks. It’s important to be diligent and to avoid any mushrooms you may see. This also includes inspecting your yard, especially after it has rained, for any mushrooms that may have sprouted up. We’ve compiled a list of a few of the more common mushrooms that are toxic to pets you may encounter.

1. Ivory Funnel

Ivory Funnel Mushroom
Archenzo, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2. Fly Amanita/Fly Agaric

Fly Amanita/Fly Agaric Mushroom
Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3. Panther Cap

Panther Cap Mushroom
George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

4. Gemmed Amanita

Gemmed Amanita Mushroom
Scott Darbey from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

5. Death Cap

Death Cap Mushroom
George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

6. Gyromitra Esculenta (False Morels)

Gyromitra Esculenta (False Morels)
Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

7. Smith’s Amanita

Smith's Amanita Mushroom
Colin Smith / Fungi on Pound Common

8. Death Angel

Death Angel Mushroom
This image was created by user Ryane Snow (snowman) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

9. Hongo’s False Death Cap

Hongo's False Death Cap Mushroom
The High Fin Sperm Whale, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Want a handy infographic to keep on the fridge? We have one for you below!

Mushrooms Toxic to Pets Infographic

If you fear your pet has eaten a poisonous or unknown mushroom, seek veterinary help immediately. If possible, try to get a sample of the same mushroom from where they were found to help aid in identification. You can learn more about what plants are poisonous to pets on our blog as well as common household products that are toxic to pets.

Did you learn something from our list? Let us know in the comments below.