Guest Post
With a
Knick-Knack Paddywhack, Give a Dog a Bone The National
Day Calendar has become the authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique
national celebrations. The calendar currently tracks nearly 1,500 days that
shine the spotlight on a variety of activities, foods or behaviors that should
be celebrated.
But for your
dog, there’s really only one day that matters and it’s today because February
23rd is National Dog Biscuit Day! (This day is also observed around
the world as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day.)
Back in the
late 1820s, a butcher in England was trying a new recipe for biscuits that
turned out to be terrible. He gave one to his dog who loved it. For many years,
the country produced dog biscuits on a small scale. Then, in 1907, the first
bone-shaped biscuit for dogs appeared in the U.S. and the shape caught on. And
as they say, the rest is history!
It’s no secret
that most dogs love getting treats. Some like it with bacon, others with peanut
butter and a few even like pumpkin! But keep in mind that biscuits and other
snacks should only make up 10% of a dog's daily calorie intake or dogs can
become overweight. Be sure to speak with your veterinarian to determine the
frequency of treats for your four-legged pal.
So how should
you observe this special day?
·
Give your canine companion a dog biscuit to
celebrate.
·
Make some homemade biscuits to ensure the best
ingredients are used.
·
Use #NationalDogBiscuitDay to post on social
media.
And here’s a
dog biscuit fun fact: In 2011, Hampshire Pet Products in Joplin, Missouri,
received an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records for making the biggest
dog biscuit. The biscuit weighed 617 pounds and measured 19 feet long, 1.63
inches deep, and 3.8 feet wide. It required 10 bakers to bake it.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a guest blog! My hope is that readers will be inspired by what a group of fourth-grade students were able to accomplish. Happy to answer any questions about the book!
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