The American Paws Journal

Thoughtful tips for happier, healthier dogs.

Expert guides, ingredient insights, and care tips from our team — for dogs and the people who love them.

Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin Guts? Carving-Day Safety

Sort carving scraps safely: keep stringy pulp, seeds, rind, moldy jack-o-lanterns, candles, and decorations away from curious dogs.

Let your dog join Halloween with a pre-measured menu of tiny chicken rewards, pumpkin mini biscuits, or one supervised chew—nev...

A practical Halloween-night plan for candy storage, door traffic, decorations, costumes, identification, and a calmer retreat f...

Candy can hide toxic ingredients and physical hazards. Use this quick label-and-wrapper checklist, then call a veterinarian or ...

Chocolate is never a dog treat. Learn the risk factors, warning signs, and exact information to gather before calling your vete...

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