Food & Nutrition

Yes, most dogs can eat a little plain peanut butter. The word that matters is plain. The jar that helps a pill go down and the jar that sends you to an emergency clinic can sit on the same shelf and look like cousins.

Peanut butter is popular because it smells like a project. Dogs will work at a stuffed toy for a long time if the payoff is that smell. That is useful. It is also how a toxic sweetener gets eaten in one sitting if you did not read the back.

Ask ten owners how much they feed their dog, and most will answer with a scoop, a handful or "whatever the bag says." But a feeding guide on a bag is an average, and your dog isn't one. Activity, age, metabolism, neutering status and even the treats you hand out all change how much they need.

More than half of dogs in many countries are now overweight, which shortens lives and strains joints, hearts and breathing. This guide shows you how to find a sensible starting portion and how to adjust it based on what you actually see.

Most advice about feeding Yorkies focuses on what you shouldn't give them, which leaves a lot of owners nervous about sharing anything at all. Plenty of everyday foods are perfectly safe for a Yorkshire Terrier in small amounts, and some are genuinely good for her.

This guide covers fifteen human foods you can share, how much is appropriate for a four-to-seven pound dog, and how to prepare each one safely.

It’s important to make sure that your Yorkshire Terrier is getting the right nutrition. While there are a variety of food options available, there are some that should be avoided. Here are a few foods to avoid when feeding your Yorkshire Terrier:

If you’re a Yorkie owner, you may be wondering if it’s okay for your furry friend to enjoy some blueberries as a tasty treat. The good news is that, in general, blueberries can be a healthy and safe snack for Yorkies when given in moderation.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to choose a small blueberry portion for your Yorkie, what nutrients they provide, how to prepare them, and when to avoid them.

Strawberry season hits differently when you’re a Yorkie. The smell alone is enough to make a small dog very, very interested in whatever is happening on the kitchen counter. So let’s answer the question properly: can Yorkshire Terriers eat strawberries?

Yorkshire Terriers are small, but energetic dogs with a huge appetite for food — and a reputation for being fussy about it. Whether you feed wet or dry, there are some genuinely good options available for these little pooches.