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The Corgi runt that grew (a lot!) 

Fact or fiction: giving human food to dogs is bad for them

By Anna-Leigh Firth

Johnny Bennett is just a boy who loves his corgi… His big corgi. Sir Francis Drake — known as “Drake” for short, is a tri-color corgi that was picked out from a corgi farm located in California. Bennett specifically picked Drake because no one wanted him due to his small size. Little did he know that Drake was going to grow up to be one of the biggest corgis in existence.

“My mom used to feed Drake human food while he was growing. He would eat eggs, bacon, bacon grease steak, cereal, and milk,” said Bennett.

This made me wonder: Is feeding human food to dogs actually bad for them?

The answer: It depends.

Here is a list of food that is (most likely) OK to feed to your dog courtesy of Cesar’s Wayhttp://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/dog-nutrition/Dog-Approved-People-Food

Disclaimer: Not every dog will react to every food in the same way

1. Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter is known to contain protein, good fats, vitamin B, niacin, and vitamin E.

2. Cooked Chicken

Chicken is an excellent source of protein that won’t harm your furry friend (as long as it’s not raw).

3. Cheese

As long as your dog is not lactose intolerant, cheese is a good snack to give it.

4. Baby Carrots

Carrots are phenomenal for your dog’s teeth.

5. Yogurt

Yogurts with active bacteria are good for your dog’s digestive system.

6.  Salmon

Omega 3 fatty acids are found in salmon and will keep your dog’s fur coat shiny.

7. Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a good source of fiber and vitamin A.

8. Eggs

A scrambled egg can boost your dog’s protein level and digestive system.

9. Green Beans

A snack that is filling and low in carbohydrates.

10. Apple Slices

Apples offer a good source of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and they are simultaneously good for your dog’s teeth.

11. Oatmeal

As long as it’s cooked, oatmeal is high in fiber and is especially good for elderly dogs.

The knowledge of what is OK to feed your dog is very important as a pet owner. It is best to stick to feeding your dog designated dog food, but in a pinch, your dog can  get by eating the above mentioned food.

Click here to see a general guideline of what NOT to feed your dog.  

Photo Credit: 

Then and now photo courtesy of Johnny Bennett

Happiness is a jar of peanut butter photo, CC BY-NC 2.0, Alvin Trusty at Flickr

She loves carrots photo, CC BY-NC 2.0, Robert Occhialini at Flickr

Scrambled eggs photo, CC BY 2.0-NC-SA, Eric Petruno at Flickr

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3 of the loyalest dogs in history

by Mai-son McCurtis

We don't just call dogs "man's best friend" for nothing; dogs are literally some of the most caring, loving, and loyal animals that you could have.  These three dogs listed below were so loyal to their owners that they actually became famous for it.  Here is a list of the three of the most loyal dogs in history:

1. Canelo

This dog was said to walk with his owner to and from the hospital where his owner was receiving dialysis treatment.  After his owner died in 1990, Canelo spent the last 12 years of his life waiting outside of the hospital where his owner died.  The town of Cadiz, Spain named a street after Canelo for his efforts.

2. Old Shep

After his owner died, Old Shep attended the vigil of his owner and remained at the vigil for six years after his owner's death.

3. Bobbie, The Wonder Dog

After being accidentally abandoned by his owners, Bobbie traveled 2,551 miles back to his owners' house.

Image: Public Domain