Independence was the farthest point westward on the Missouri River where steamboats or other cargo vessels could travel, due to the convergence of the Kansas River with the Missouri River approximately six miles west of town, near the current Kansas-Missouri border.
Honey Benefits for Dogs. Honey benefits dogs in numerous ways. Topically it heals wounds. Internally, it provides numerous sources of nutrients, such as vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E and K, plus minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and more. It helps dogs with allergies, fights infections, and helps with digestive problems.
Artificial Preservatives. Commercially prepared dog food and dog treats require preservatives to extend shelf-life and keep perishable ingredients from going bad. There's a variety of artificial preservatives to keep Pal's biscuits fresh, including ethoxyquin, butylated hydroxytoluene, known as BHT, and butylated hydroxyanisole, referred to as BHA.