30 Foods That Are Poisonous to Dogs
By Rachel Cavanaugh, Stacker News
On 2/2/21 at 8:00 PM EST
As man s best friend, dogs do everything with us: walk around town, ride in the car, play in the yard, and snuggle on the couch. It s natural, then, given how much time we spend with our four-legged companions, to assume they can eat with us, too. However, human food can be dangerous for dogs, even types of food that are completely safe for us.
Part of the reason we can eat foods that they can t is that dogs are so much smaller than us. They also weigh far less, which means their bodies can t absorb things as quickly. Foods that are perfectly suitable for human consumption, as well as other animals, may be toxic and even poisonous to your dog, posing a serious threat to their health and well-being, Michelle Schenker writes for Canine Journal. Why? Because all animals have very different rates of metabolism. Another problem is that dogs have voracious appetites and don t always k
These Are the 30 Most Popular Large Dog Breeds
By Madison Troyer, Stacker News
On 1/31/21 at 8:00 AM EST
Adding a dog to a home can be a major decision. Among other things, aspiring owners have to consider what size breed they have space for; how much time they can devote to their new addition; and more particular concerns like exercise needs, shedding, health issues, and climate. It s certainly not a decision to be taken lightly and yet, many people do. Approximately 3.3 million dogs end up in shelters each year, according to data from the ASPCA. Of those dogs, it s estimated that only 620,000 are strays who are returned to their owners, meaning that many of these pups are abandoned after their owners find they can t care for them properly.
These Are the 37 Most Popular Dog Breeds for Families
By Stacey Marcus, Stacker News
AND Sheryl Nance-Nash, Stacker News
On 1/30/21 at 8:00 AM EST
It s easy to see why people say dogs are man s best friend, but they can also completely transform family dynamics. If you ve ever had a dog, you know that each member of your family develops their own special relationship with the pet and in return receives unconditional love. Many of us probably consider them additional members of our families.
Dogs have a way of lightening the mood with their antics and presence. Often, they are simply great company. But also, kids learn responsibility through feeding, walking, and helping to care for them, and skilled watchdogs even create an extra layer of security to make you feel safer at home.
Dogs might be "man s best friend" but sometimes man does not have a lot of space. These are the 30 most popular dogs to fit in even the tightest of living quarters.