Nylabones Can Be Harmful and Even Fatal! From a Seattle news station investigation One of the most trusted names in dog chews is Nylabone. For 40 years they’ve made some of the most popular dog chews. But there is growing evidence that some of their product lines – like one made from a gummy material – could be harmful, even fatal,
With permission from author Dear Friends, PLEASE CHECK YOUR YARDS! I write to you with a very heavy heart, as we lost our beautiful pet on Friday night. She was 20 months old, and was planning to leave next week to stay with Robin C. to work on her Canadian championship before a US specials career. Thursday morning, I let
What is Ecoli? Ecoli is one of hundreds of strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli. Although most strains are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin and can cause severe illness. Where is Ecoli found? The organism can be found on cattle farms and can live in the intestines of
Pet Health Tip for the Holidays As the holidays descend upon us, there’ll be many cooks in the kitchen–but don’t spoil your pet by giving him bread dough. According to Jill A. Richardson, DVM, of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), when bread dough is ingested, an animal’s body heat causes the dough to rise in the stomach. As
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground liver or beef1 cup flour½ cup cornmeal or oatmeal1-3 tablespoon garlic salt Directions: You can add eggs, cottage cheese, grated cheese, fruit veggies etc. This mixture is very thick like wet concrete. Spread on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350º F for about 30 minutes. Spread 1/2″ thick. You can spread it thinner
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground liver or beef1 cup flour½ cup cornmeal or oatmeal1-3 tablespoon garlic salt Directions: You can add eggs, cottage cheese, grated cheese, fruit veggies etc. This mixture is very thick like wet concrete. Spread on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350º F for about 30 minutes. Spread 1/2″ thick. You can spread it thinner
Ingredients: 32 oz. Plain yogurt1/2 can tuna (or wet pet food)1/2 tsp. garlic powder Directions: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Spoon into small plastic cups and freeze. Rub the frozen cup back and forth to warm it. Pop the frozen treat out for your pet to enjoy.
Combine 2 1/2 cups of barley flour, 1/2 cup powdered milk, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1 egg (beaten), 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 small jar of strained chicken baby food. Mix well and flour if needed. The dough should be firm. Roll out on floured board to a 1/4″ thickness. Cut into shapes and bake on a non-stick cookie sheet
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef1 egg beaten1 cup quick cook rolled oats3 cups barley flour1 cup beef broth (home-made or low sodium)1/2 clove pressed garlic1/2 Tsp. Kelp Directions: Combine meat and egg in a food processor. Mix until well blended. Combine oats and flour in a large bowl and begin to mix the meat in slowly. Work it until it’s
Ingredients: 1 lb. beef liver1/2 tsp. salt (optional)1 cup corn meal1 1/2 cups wheat flour – or any kind1 tsp. garlic powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Puree liver in food processor or blender. Pour in bowl, mixing in dry ingredients. Add flour a little at a time until you have a stiff mixture.Pat and spread out on a greased
Ingredients: 4 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cups wheat germ1/4 cups corn meal1/3 cups corn oil1 and 1/2 cups water or apple juice Directions: Preheat oven to 300. Combine all ingredients and knead for 2-3 minutes. Roll out 10, 1/8 or ¼ inch thick and cut out shapes. Bake 30 minutes.
Need a recipe to fatten up your dog, get momma dogs to eat and produce milk, or put a “glow” on show dogs? Satin Balls are a high carbohydrate, high fat snack. We do not recommend it for overweight pets, or pets suffering from a yeast infection. Ingredients: Small bowl: 2 cups warm water (approx.)1 cup organic oatmeal1 cup organic
Ingredients: 1/2 cup barley flour1 cup rye flour1/3 cup chicken broth (homemade or low sodium)2 Tbs. Safflower oil1/2 Tsp. parsley flakes1/2 clove pressed garlic Directions: Mix flours. Add broth and oil. Mix well. Roll dough onto a board and cut into shapes or strips. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees until golden.
Ingredients: 16 oz. plain yogurt1 (8oz.) can of tuna or other canned fish packed in water1 tsp. garlic power Directions: Combine all of the above in a bowl. Pour into ice cube trays or small plastic cups. Place in freezer overnight.
A Delicious Homemade Dog Treat with Nupro Yeast Free Pet Supplement! Ingredients: 1 lb. very thin sliced beef, chicken or vealNupro YEAST FREE Directions: Sprinkle Nupro YEAST FREE on meatBake at 200 degrees for 1 hour or until the meat is dried. NOTE: Nupro YEAST FREE will lose some of its nutrients but it makes the meat very tasty.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup Tofu Moo or Powdered Milk1 teaspoon dried parsley2 bouillon cubes dissolved in 3/4 cup water6 tablespoons olive oil1 egg Directions: Put everything in your bread machine and let it go through the knead cycle. Roll out to desired thickness and cut into desired shapes. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 350 degree oven
Ingredients: 5 lbs. chicken thighs, cooked, until done. 4 hours on high, 6 on low. 2½ lbs. frozen broccoli, uncooked.½ stalk of celery, chopped in small bite size pieces, uncooked.½ bag of frozen/fresh spinach, drained, uncooked. Stems can be used.1 large can of green beans, well rinsed, uncooked.1 clove of fresh garlic Directions: Makes 1½ large gallon bags.Carefully de-bone chicken
Ingredients: 1 pound steak or other lean meat and garlic powder. Directions: Cut meat into thin strips. Place on a cookie sheet. Dust gently with garlic powder. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn meat over and bake for another 20 minutes or until dry looking.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef1 egg beaten1 cup quick cook rolled oats3 cups barley flour1 cup beef broth (homemade or low sodium)1/2 clove pressed garlic1/2 Tsp. Kelp Directions: Combine meat and egg in a food processor. Mix until well blended. Combine oats and flour in a large bowl and begin to mix the meat in slowly. Work it until it’s
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup beef or chicken broth1/2 cup dry milk1/2 tsp. salt2 tsp. sugar1 egg3 cups whole-wheat flour Directions: Combine all ingredients except flour in a large bowl and mix well. Blend in the flour one-half cup at a time, mixing well until dough is formed. Knead the dough and roll out nice and thin. Cut out dog
Ingredients: ¾ lb. of liver – puree liver to a paste½ cups cornmeal½ tsp. of salt¾ cups flour½ tsp. garlic powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350. If you have a blender rather than a food processor, remove all the veins (in the liver) as these will clog the blades. Thoroughly blend all the dry ingredients and then add the liver.
Ingredients: 2 small cans Salmon2 cups oatmeal1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup cornmeal1 Egg2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chicken broth Directions: Mix all of the above ingredients together in a bowl. Knead and add more flour or broth to form a dough. Roll out to a thickness of 1/4″ and place on a non-stick baking sheet. Use a knife and
Combine 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour with 1/2 cup powdered milk, 1/4 cup safflower oil, 1 egg and 2 cloves of crushed garlic. Add 1/2 cup beef broth and mix well. Knead for 2 minutes or until dough is manageable. Roll to ½ inch thickness and cut into shapes. Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a 350
Ingredients: 1, 6-ounce jar chicken baby food½ cup wheat germDash of garlic powder1 cup of non-fat dry milk Directions: Mix all ingredients in bowl. Drop by teaspoon onto a greased or non-stick cookie tray. Flatten with the back of a spoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes until brown at the edges. Let cool. This will keep in the fridge for about
Ingredients: 1/2 cup low fat hard cheese grated1/4 cup butter1 small jar pureed carrots (baby food)1 small jar pureed mixed vegetables (baby food)1 cup rye flour (extra might be needed)1/4 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. celery flakes1/4 cup chicken broth Directions: Melt butter and cheese in a saucepan and remove from heat. Add garlic powder, celery flakes, baby food and flour.
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour2 cups rye flour1/3 cup cornmeal1 egg beaten1 tablespoon safflower oil1 apple (grated)1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 – 1 1/2 cups cold water Ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a bowl, except the apple and water. Grate apple into mixture and add part of the water. Turn out on a floured surface and incorporate more water if the
Winter During the cold winter months, it is best to keep your cat inside. Outdoor cats can freeze, become lost or be stolen, and be injured or killed. Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs, feet, and stomach when they come in out of the snow or ice. They can ingest salt, antifreeze, or other dangerous chemicals. Be sure to check
