If you are looking for a colorful tree that is pleasant-looking and useful, look no further than the maple tree. From making syrup to producing soap to manufacturing medicinal herbs, Maples find uses in many areas. During fall, the plant shows off its beautiful colored leaves of red, orange, and yellow shades that we love…
Is The Verbena Plant Toxic? The Verbena is a big family of over 250 species. Some are toxic to pets while others are not. Let’s go over some of the common varieties and find out which ones are toxic and which ones are not. 1. Lantana (toxic) Lantana goes by many names including Yellow sage,…
Dogs need to chew objects to explore the world around them. Chewing is often associated with several benefits in dogs. For instance, it can relieve teething-related pains in puppies and it is a natural way of keeping teeth clean and jaws strong in adult dogs. Chewing is also an excellent way of combating boredom and…
Artificial insemination (AI) has opened a new world of possibilities with regards to canine breeding. While natural breeding is nature’s best breeding method, AI is becoming the order of the day. It offers benefits that are absent in natural mating. The biggest one is the fact that breeding can happen anywhere on the planet without…
After long months of looking for a pet, you have finally brought home a brand-new puppy. What an exciting time! Life with your tiny ball of fur will never be the same again. Sure, raising him is frustrating at times but it is rewarding in the end. Every pet owner dreams of having a puppy…
Beautiful, flexible, and easy to plant, begonias make gardening a fulfilling affair. Sadly, it is not a dog-friendly flower. ASPCA has listed it as a toxic flower for dogs, cats, and horses. It has the following toxic compounds: 1. Calcium Oxalate This is a toxic chemical found in the begonia’s tuberous portion. It is common…
We all have preferences and desires when picking a dog to own. Different dog owners love dogs with different color coats, lengths, eye colors, and so on. Some fancy big canines while others prefer lap fur babies. Wouldn’t it be nice to know right from the word go how your puppy will look like in…
Is Jasmine Poisonous To Dogs? According to the ASPCA, true Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is non-toxic to dogs. Whether your pet rolls around the flower or ingests any part of it, he will not suffer any ill effects. As usual, you want to make sure he doesn’t eat a lot of it. Too much green matter…
Dog eye problems can have any pet parent worried out of their mind. Perhaps you went with your doggie to the park during a hot and dry summer day. As he played and interacted with other canines, a tiny leaf made its way to the eye. Now, his eye is inflamed, red, and teary. See,…
Also called the bland diet, chicken and rice resemble chicken soup for human beings. Whenever you are under the weather, you tend to feel better after downing a bowl of chicken soup. Your dog, too, could greatly benefit from the diet when he has tummy troubles. Whether he is constipated, vomiting, bloated, or has a…