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.
Natural throat soothers also can boost your dog's immune system. Give him 1/2 to one teaspoon of honey three times a day, or one teaspoon of coconut oil for every 10 pounds of his weight daily. Do not give the coconut oil to him all at once, but over the course of the day in smaller increments.