The body does not really have a way to store or bank Zinc so sufficient daily levels must be introduced. Dogs need more daily Zinc than humans do. A human being needs only 15 mgs of daily Zinc, while dogs, especially Huskies, need substantially more of mineral in their diet, sometime up to 100mgs.
The definition of cucina is Italian and means a cooking style. An example of cucina is Italian cooking.
Googootz is an Italian term of endearment; Tony was referring to his son, AJ. Googootz is also the Italian slang for zucchini, and refers to a squash-like vegetable that Italians and Italian-Americans grow called cucuzza. Cucuzza is an Italian summer vegetable that is eaten and prepared like a zucchini. Unlike zucchini, it's not a true squash; it is a gourd. It grows long and is shaped like a cucumber. It has pale green skin and white flesh. Both flesh and seeds are edible; the skin must be peeled off.