Chicken is an excellent source of vital minerals such as phosphorus and potassium, essential vitamins like B12 and B6, and protein. A single serving of skinless chicken breast can provide about 31 grams of protein. However, I do not recommend giving your dog fried chicken for a number of reasons. Trans fats Fried foods are … Read more
The Shetland Pony is one of the smallest horse breeds (no taller than 42 inches), originating in the Shetland Islands. It is gentle enough to be a pet and is strong enough for kids to ride. They were used in British coal mines from the 19th century. However, only the strongest males were sought after … Read more
Riboflavin (also known as vitamin B2) is one of the B vitamins, which is a key component of coenzymes involved with the breakdown of fats, maintaining healthy skin, energy production, and the growth of cells. Vitamin B2 is also involved in the metabolism of several other vitamins, such as vitamin B6, vitamin B1, niacin (Vitamin … Read more
Corgis are vigilant watchdogs, with acute senses and a big dog bark. There are two distinct breeds, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The main differences between the two breeds are the size and the tail. CWC has more rounded, slightly curved ears than Welsh Corgi. Cardigans are also less restricted in … Read more
Pumpkin is a superfood that contains many essential nutrients and boasts health benefits. However, giving pumpkin pie to your cat is a different story. Besides the pumpkin, a pumpkin pie usually contains all-purpose flour, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, allspice, clove, vanilla extract, ginger, nutmeg, heavy cream, evaporated milk, and whole milk. So, I do … Read more
The Jack Russell Terrier is a British breed of small terrier that has plenty of energy and stamina. Jack Russells were originally bred in England in the 19th century to hunt foxes. It was the first hunting dog that Reverend John Russell bred. Obedience classes are also recommended to potential owners since Jack Russells can … Read more
As advances are made in the field of pet nutrition, new and improved food ingredients are being used to improve pet health. However, increased demand for pet food has led to the usage of low-quality and harmful pet food ingredients, which contain unhealthy agents such as phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are chemical compounds mainly found in plants … Read more
Many dog owners like to offer fruits to their dogs, such as apples, bananas, and pineapple slices, but what about rare or unique fruits? Can dogs eat them? One such fruit is longan. In general, if you are not confirm about the safety of any food for canines, you should never offer it to your … Read more
Pizza is one of the most common human foods worldwide, and many dog owners wonder whether or not they can feed it to their canines. Some human foods are not safe for dogs, and unfortunately, pizza is one of them. All parts of a pizza, including the crust, are not healthy food for dogs. Pizza … Read more
Apart from providing good nutrition and a comfortable living space, grooming is equally important for any dog, including the basset hounds. Many people believe that basset hounds have short coats and don’t need to be brushed, but this is not true. Basset hounds do shed and must be brushed once a week at least. Soft … Read more