Seaweed is the name given to the many species of marine algae and plants that grow in water bodies such as rivers, seas and oceans. They range in colours from red, green, brown, and black and also vary in size, from microscopic to large. There are some seaweeds that are microscopic, like phytoplankton, that live…

All humans have a longing for something sweet. It doesn't matter what the doctor has said; no one ever said, I love the bitter taste; That's too much of an exaggeration. However, some sweet things will harm your body system in the long run; we know you already know that. Animals and pets long for…

Having a guard dog is as important as home security itself. Most dog lovers tend to go for the best dogs possible.  In selecting a guard dog, do you think huskies stand a chance? Do huskies make good guard dogs?  Huskies are amazing dogs with bushy fur, blue eyes, and wolf ears.  But because of…

Pit bulls are naturally strong and smart. They are made to protect, and as dogs, they understand the responsibility of taking care of their owners.  Are Pit Bulls good guard dogs? Well, to get the answer to this question,  there are some interesting facts you should learn about this dog. Over time, certain misconceptions and…

Dried shredded squid is a seasoned, seafood product, made from squid or cuttlefish, commonly found in coastal Asian countries, Russia, and Hawaii. The snack is also referred to as dried shredded cuttlefish. It is seafood that has been processed and preserved through a dehydration method. To speed up the rehydration process, some people use hot…

You are there in the kitchen, marinating your chicken and making dinner then suddenly step out to get something and the next thing you see is your tray of chicken on the floor with your dog munching on them. The first thing to come to your mind is the question, can dogs eat raw chicken?…

Fresh peaches are a joy to behold and, more, are sumptuous to the taste buds. If you are wondering whether this juicy treat can be fed to your dog, well, this article will guide you to that answer.  Answering the question can dogs eat peaches is not as easy as it seems because, as you…

Vanilla (genus Vanilla), any member of a group of tropical climbing orchids (family Orchidaceae) and the flavouring agent extracted from their pods.  The vanilla beans of commerce are the cured unripe fruit of Mexican or Bourbon vanilla (Vanilla planifolia), Tahiti vanilla (V. tahitensis), and occasionally West Indian vanilla (V. pompona); all three species are thought…

There have been so many mixed feelings and misconceptions about what carob is and is not. Is it chocolate or not? Why can't I eat carob as much as I eat chocolate? Can dogs eat carob? You may have wondered where the concerns would end.  It may interest you to know that carob is not…

Dr Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the AKC, explains that pomegranates are not toxic to dogs. However, that doesn’t mean that the fruit is safe for dogs to eat. “As the saying goes: ‘just because you can, doesn’t mean you should,'” he says. The pomegranate is a small, fruit-bearing tree native to Iran and…