Dogs

Potatoes have always been one of the most popular vegetables in the western world, but when fed to dogs, they have health benefits as well as adverse effects. There are many nutrients in potatoes that dogs do well by. Yet, potatoes need to be correctly prepared.

The Newfoundland originated from Canada and is thought to have originated from the Great Pyrenees brought to Canada by fishermen in the 1700s.

The Yorkshire Terrier was initially bred in the UK during the late 1800s to limit the rat population in cotton mills and mines throughout the Yorkshire and Lancashire areas in the UK.

The Siberian Husky was believed to have originated by the Chukchi Indians 3000 years ago. The Chukchi population (natives of the Soviet Arctic) of northeast Asia developed this breed. Although the ancestry is unknown, the Siberian Husky comes from spitz stock and evolved hundreds of years ago as a sled pulling dog breed.

In this blog, we're going to discuss the benefits of oranges for dogs and how this fruit can offer additional protection to your furry best friend.

The Belgian Malinois, also known as the Belgian Shepherd dog is one breed with four variations throughout the world, apart from in the U.S. In the U.S each variation of the Belgian Malinois is considered a different breed: The Belgian Malinois, the Belgian Tervuren, the Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael), and the Belgian Laekenois.

A change in your dog's ability to sense his environment can be caused by disease in either the central nervous system or the peripheral nervous system. The main signs of a nervous system disorder include behavioral changes, tremors, seizures, pain, numbness, weakness or paralysis in one or more legs, and lack of coordination. In this blog, we will show you how to spot signs of neurological disorders in dogs. If you see these signs, you will need to visit your veterinarian.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to gastrointestinal infections that cause inflammation and irritation of the digestive tracts mucus membranes. This includes the large and small intestines and the stomach. It is thought that some suspected factors that may trigger IBS are related to food intolerances, food allergies, and the inability of food to pass through the gastrointestinal tract. In this blog, we'll discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of IBS in dogs.

Read on to learn more about how white or brown rice can be beneficial for your pup, especially when served with plain boiled organic chicken with veggies. In this blog, we're going to discuss the nutritional benefits and safety of rice for dogs.

The German Shorthaired Pointer was first bred as a versatile bird dog in the late 1800’s in Germany. German hunters had spent many generations perfecting the bird hunting dog by cross breeding various breeds. Also known as the Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund, the German Shorthaired Pointer most likely descended from Spanish Pointers.

Bread is always available in homes, but instead of feeding your dogs a slice of bread, opt for fresh baby carrots or blueberries as a snack. Although plain bread is harmless, there's no nutritional benefit in feeding dogs bread. If your pup has an upset stomach, try a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice. You can also use a bland slice of bread for an upset stomach, but it should not substitute a meal.

The Labrador Retriever is social, even-tempered, and, when trained, an obedient and amiable companion dog. This dog breed tolerates other pets and children and does well with plenty of space to run around in.