Frankincense and myrrh are two things we can’t help but associate with Christmastime. What are they?
Aromatic resin gums which are produced by small trees na...
What is it used for? The Christian meaning or history of it may be the first thing which comes to mind. Especially around Christmas.
It was not in the form o...
Most people have a love-hate relationship with this vegetable. No one eats it uncooked. Even here in LA, we have yet to see it on the menu of a raw vegan restau...
Joint supplements for pets such as glucosamine and chondroitin (e.g. Cosequin) have been around for over two decades. Owners have been giving their arthritic ca...
Just because you’re an omnivore or herbivore (vegan) that doesn’t mean your pet should be on the same diet. Their bodies work differently and those healthy vege...
Q: Is WD40 toxic to animals (like dogs, cats, and birds) or to humans?
A: The WD in the name stands for "Water Displacement" and the 40 signifies that it was...
With the exception of its bitter aftertaste, stevia seemed like the perfect replacement for artificial sweeteners.
The widespread availability occurred just ...
Rutin is a yellow flavonoid (plant pigment) found in many foods including capers, olives, buckwheat, and raspberries. Technically the molecule is a combination ...
Dog-friendly fast food is hard to come by. Even a basic hamburger without cheese can cause farts galore for Fido. That's because the digestion of greasy and hig...
When you hear antibiotic, the first word that pops in your mind is probably something like amoxicillin, penicillin, or Cipro. Whether it's a toothache caused by...
Q: I have a chocolate lab and am regularly guilty of giving him table food. One hour ago I let him nibble on my leftover fruit salad from breakfast. My dog ate ...