Cold Day Delight - Dog Food Recipe
1 cup of cornmeal
1 cup of bacon pieces
1/2 cup of chopped ham
3 eggs
1/4 cup of bacon grease
1/2 cup of whole milk
Pour cornmeal, ham, eggs, bacon grease, milk together in a cooking pot. Mix well and put on stove to simmer about twenty five minutes, after thickening, add water to make into mush. Cook on medium for thirty minutes till it smells good.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Plan a Healthy Diet for Your Dog
Finding a healthy nutrition and diet plan for your dog should start with consultations your veterinarian. They can help determine plans that best meets the animal’s needs, as well as yours. But most importantly, they need to be plans that can be stuck with to ensure a good, quality diet for your dog.
Nutrition is the single most important contribution to your pet’s health.
The size and breed of the dog dictates the amount of food they intake and that can be expensive. While most people turn to dry food as a sole source of nutrition, healthy leftovers can be added to the diet. These nutrients can usually be found in one of three types of food available for dogs, dry, semi-moist and canned. The main difference between them is the water content.
However adding human foods to the dog's diet is not recommended by all veterinarians.
Realistically families with small children will inevitably feed the dog human food. A good rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon for large breed dog and 1/8 of the teaspoon for small dog. Any time they get something not nutritionally balanced they are less likely to eat their regular food, resulting in throwing off the balance of nutrition.
Another side effect is this can upset their stomach which can result in side effects such as vomiting and diarrhea.
How much do I feed my pet?
The consumption recommendations on most commercial foods are designed for a pretty active and reproductive dog. In addition, most dogs today are spaded and neutered, meaning food should be less than the recommended amounts. It's a good idea at to visit your vet and have them do a body conditioning score as a guide to finding the proper food amounts. As animals age their food needs change, usually because their energy requirement is lower than that of a younger adults gods.
Sometimes the stomach also doesn't process as well in older animals. Continuing at the same food amounts may result in obesity.Measuring out the proper amount of food
for the day along with treats, will help you keep your animals diet plan intact.
As for treats, if you going to give them, opt for healthy options such as air popped popcorn, green beans, carrots and apples. If you go to give them a biscuit, break it into pieces and make them think they are getting a lot more than they are.
The size of the treat is not important, they'll still feel happy.
Dogs need a well-balanced diet with the proper amounts of nutrients and vitamins to keep them healthy. A good solid protein is vital to the dog’s nutritional plan, as well as healthy fats such as fish oil, flax oil and sunflower oil. A good mixture of insoluble and soluble fibers will also help regulate glucose in the body. And finally, a good complex, carbohydrates diet is also needed for any dog.
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Nutrition is the single most important contribution to your pet’s health.
The size and breed of the dog dictates the amount of food they intake and that can be expensive. While most people turn to dry food as a sole source of nutrition, healthy leftovers can be added to the diet. These nutrients can usually be found in one of three types of food available for dogs, dry, semi-moist and canned. The main difference between them is the water content.
However adding human foods to the dog's diet is not recommended by all veterinarians.
Realistically families with small children will inevitably feed the dog human food. A good rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon for large breed dog and 1/8 of the teaspoon for small dog. Any time they get something not nutritionally balanced they are less likely to eat their regular food, resulting in throwing off the balance of nutrition.
Another side effect is this can upset their stomach which can result in side effects such as vomiting and diarrhea.
How much do I feed my pet?
The consumption recommendations on most commercial foods are designed for a pretty active and reproductive dog. In addition, most dogs today are spaded and neutered, meaning food should be less than the recommended amounts. It's a good idea at to visit your vet and have them do a body conditioning score as a guide to finding the proper food amounts. As animals age their food needs change, usually because their energy requirement is lower than that of a younger adults gods.
Sometimes the stomach also doesn't process as well in older animals. Continuing at the same food amounts may result in obesity.Measuring out the proper amount of food
for the day along with treats, will help you keep your animals diet plan intact.
As for treats, if you going to give them, opt for healthy options such as air popped popcorn, green beans, carrots and apples. If you go to give them a biscuit, break it into pieces and make them think they are getting a lot more than they are.
The size of the treat is not important, they'll still feel happy.
Dogs need a well-balanced diet with the proper amounts of nutrients and vitamins to keep them healthy. A good solid protein is vital to the dog’s nutritional plan, as well as healthy fats such as fish oil, flax oil and sunflower oil. A good mixture of insoluble and soluble fibers will also help regulate glucose in the body. And finally, a good complex, carbohydrates diet is also needed for any dog.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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Microwave Doggie Doughnuts - Dog Food Recipe
* 2 cups Whole wheat flour
* 3 tbs. Oatmeal
* 1 Egg; lightly beaten
* 1 tsp. Garlic powder
* 2/3 cup Beef or chicken broth
Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth, mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2" thick. Cut with small doughnut cutters. Reroll scraps and repeat. Shape last bits by hand. Arrange rings on a shallow baking dish or on a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Cook on high 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool until hardened. Store in covered container when doggies not looking
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* 2 cups Whole wheat flour
* 3 tbs. Oatmeal
* 1 Egg; lightly beaten
* 1 tsp. Garlic powder
* 2/3 cup Beef or chicken broth
Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth, mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2" thick. Cut with small doughnut cutters. Reroll scraps and repeat. Shape last bits by hand. Arrange rings on a shallow baking dish or on a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Cook on high 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool until hardened. Store in covered container when doggies not looking
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Monday, March 22, 2010
We Reall Never Own a Dog, We are Pet Guardians
I used to thing, with pride overflowing, that my brown dog was mine. Now I know better. We never really own a dog as much as he owns us.
Where he led I would follow without fear, and even now, remembering how he would curl up with his back against my bedroom door, I know again how it was to feel safe and protected from anything and anyone.
Once when I was very small and sick my mother put him in bed with me against everyone's advice. "They need each other," she said, and that was that.
She understood brown dogs and their peculiar magic.
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Where he led I would follow without fear, and even now, remembering how he would curl up with his back against my bedroom door, I know again how it was to feel safe and protected from anything and anyone.
Once when I was very small and sick my mother put him in bed with me against everyone's advice. "They need each other," she said, and that was that.
She understood brown dogs and their peculiar magic.
Gene Hill
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Things I Learned From My Dog
Things I learned from my dog
never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in my face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, I will always run to greet them.
Be loyal.
Never pretends to be something I am not.
When someone is having a bad day, I will be silent, sit close by, and comfort them gently.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
Wag more, bark less.
On hot days, take lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
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never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in my face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, I will always run to greet them.
Be loyal.
Never pretends to be something I am not.
When someone is having a bad day, I will be silent, sit close by, and comfort them gently.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
Wag more, bark less.
On hot days, take lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meet the German Shepherd
Meet the German Shepherd
Remember celebrity canine cop Rin Tin Tin, the German shepherd that fought crime in movies and on TV for decades? Dogs of this breed are well suited for police work off screen as well, thanks to their intelligence, fierce loyalty, and keen sense of smell. Search-and-rescue dog and guide dog for the blind and disabled are other positions you may see on a shepherd's resume. They aren't all work and no play, though. When trained and socialized early on in life, they make great pets and get along well with the whole family, including other animals.
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Remember celebrity canine cop Rin Tin Tin, the German shepherd that fought crime in movies and on TV for decades? Dogs of this breed are well suited for police work off screen as well, thanks to their intelligence, fierce loyalty, and keen sense of smell. Search-and-rescue dog and guide dog for the blind and disabled are other positions you may see on a shepherd's resume. They aren't all work and no play, though. When trained and socialized early on in life, they make great pets and get along well with the whole family, including other animals.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Cheese-N-Garlic Bites - All Natural Dog Treat Recipe
Cheese-N-Garlic Bites - Dog Food Recipe
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder ( not garlic salt!)
1 tablespoon soft butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
Mix flour and cheese together. Add garlic powder and softened butter. Slowly add milk till you form a stiff dough. You may not need all of the milk. Knead on floured board for a few minutes.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes and place on un-greased cookie sheet.Bake 350 degrees oven for 15 minutes. Let cool in oven with the door slightly open till cold and firm. Refrigerate to keep fresh.
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1 cup wheat flour
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder ( not garlic salt!)
1 tablespoon soft butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
Mix flour and cheese together. Add garlic powder and softened butter. Slowly add milk till you form a stiff dough. You may not need all of the milk. Knead on floured board for a few minutes.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes and place on un-greased cookie sheet.Bake 350 degrees oven for 15 minutes. Let cool in oven with the door slightly open till cold and firm. Refrigerate to keep fresh.
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
All Natural Wheatless Tuna Biscuits Dog Treats
Wheatless Tuna Biscuits - Dog Food Recipe
* 1 cup yellow cornmeal
* 1 cup oatmeal
* 1/4 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
* 1 small can tuna in oil , undrained
* 1/3 cup water
Grind oatmeal in processor to make a coarse flour. Set aside in small bowl. In food processor, blend tuna with the oil, and water then add all the rest of ingredient. Pulse until mixture forms a ball, Pulse to knead for 2-3 minutes. Knead on floured surface till it forms a soft ball of dough. Roll out to a 1/8"-1/4" thickness. Cut into shapes. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet, at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
* 1 cup yellow cornmeal
* 1 cup oatmeal
* 1/4 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
* 1 small can tuna in oil , undrained
* 1/3 cup water
Grind oatmeal in processor to make a coarse flour. Set aside in small bowl. In food processor, blend tuna with the oil, and water then add all the rest of ingredient. Pulse until mixture forms a ball, Pulse to knead for 2-3 minutes. Knead on floured surface till it forms a soft ball of dough. Roll out to a 1/8"-1/4" thickness. Cut into shapes. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet, at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Great Dog Story
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Safe Holiday Tips For Your Dog
A little turkey is OK for dogs if you watch out for small bones (and avoid the fat and skin.)
When serving the turkey, be very careful that no bites with little bones in them get given to your doggy. Roasted bird bones are especially brittle and dangerous. So, if you do feed your dog a little turkey, make sure you cut across the grain to make sure no bones are embedded in the meat.
Beware the dark meat (the part dogs like most) - those drumsticks are filled with sharp bones. And never, ever give your dog the cooked carcass to finish off, no matter how big he is. Nothing could be more dangerous for your dog to eat.
As with everything healthy, moderation.
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When serving the turkey, be very careful that no bites with little bones in them get given to your doggy. Roasted bird bones are especially brittle and dangerous. So, if you do feed your dog a little turkey, make sure you cut across the grain to make sure no bones are embedded in the meat.
Beware the dark meat (the part dogs like most) - those drumsticks are filled with sharp bones. And never, ever give your dog the cooked carcass to finish off, no matter how big he is. Nothing could be more dangerous for your dog to eat.
As with everything healthy, moderation.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
All Natural Cheese Multi-Grain Dog Biscuits - Dog Treat Recipe
Cheese Multi-Grain Dog Biscuits - Dog Food Recipe
1 cup uncooked Oatmeal
1/4 cup butter or bacon drippings
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered Milk
1 cup wheat germ
4 oz (1 cup) grated cheese
3 cups whole wheat flour
In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal and butter/bacon drippings; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese, egg. Add cornmeal and wheat germ. Mix well. Add flour, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead 3-4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make a very stiff dough. Pat or roll dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut into shapes and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour at 300F. Turn off heat and dry in oven for 1 1/2 hours or longer. Makes approximately 2 1/4 pounds
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1 cup uncooked Oatmeal
1/4 cup butter or bacon drippings
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered Milk
1 cup wheat germ
4 oz (1 cup) grated cheese
3 cups whole wheat flour
In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal and butter/bacon drippings; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese, egg. Add cornmeal and wheat germ. Mix well. Add flour, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead 3-4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make a very stiff dough. Pat or roll dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut into shapes and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour at 300F. Turn off heat and dry in oven for 1 1/2 hours or longer. Makes approximately 2 1/4 pounds
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Dog Training From Your Dogs Point of View
Dog Training From Your Dogs Point of View
Because they were designed to live in groups, dogs are highly attuned to the moods of their pack mates—in this case, you and your family. It is ideal for puppies to join their new families during around the eighth week of life. This is the period in which they are most susceptible to imprinting.
Remember, when training your puppy, do not spend so much time training on training. Let your puppy have fun.
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Because they were designed to live in groups, dogs are highly attuned to the moods of their pack mates—in this case, you and your family. It is ideal for puppies to join their new families during around the eighth week of life. This is the period in which they are most susceptible to imprinting.
Remember, when training your puppy, do not spend so much time training on training. Let your puppy have fun.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Help Feed Sheltered Pet and Have Fun
FreeKibble donates Free Dog Food to sheltered pets. Simply click on the link and play this free trivia game once a day. Everything is free, no login or personal information is give.
It's impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more puppies.
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It's impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more puppies.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
HotDog for Your Dog
Cheese Hotdog - All Natural Dog Treat Recipe
1 Hot Dog- 1 Slice Cheese
Cut hotdog in to pieces. Put pieces of cheese on top. Microwave it until the cheese is runny let it cool. Then give it to your dog.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Daily Thought About Dogs
Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring-it was peace.
Milan Kundera
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
All Natural Carob Loaf Cake - Dog Food Recipe
Carob Loaf Cake - Dog Food Recipe
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. of milk
1/4 c. of margarine softened
4 egg yolks
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. of salt
2 ounces of melted carob
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour loaf pan,9x5x3. Beat all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour into pan. Bake 65-70 minutes. Let cool. Frost with cream cheese or plain yogurt.
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1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. of milk
1/4 c. of margarine softened
4 egg yolks
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. of salt
2 ounces of melted carob
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour loaf pan,9x5x3. Beat all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour into pan. Bake 65-70 minutes. Let cool. Frost with cream cheese or plain yogurt.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
All Natural Wheat Free Dog Treat Recipe
Wheat Free Biscuits - Dog Food Recipe
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup rye flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough till 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let biscuits rest till cool in oven with the door closed. Store air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
Be Healthy PlayMore With Pets
Pets make us more social. Pets have personalities and provide companionship to our highly social human species. They force us to socialize when they greet us in the doorway, engage us in play, or look for praise. And pets also make us more social by giving us opportunities to socialize with other pet owners and meet new people.
Pets improve our health. Pets may actually improve our physical health, although it is not entirely clear why. One hypothesis is that people who have pets that need to be walked end up exercising more. There is also some medical evidence that people with pets have lower blood pressure and cholesterol and see the doctor less often than their non-pet owning counterparts.
Pets soothe us. An interesting experimental study showed that women given a stressful mental exercise were soothed more by a pet than the presence of a friend. Why? Even our friends make judgments about us. Pets provide stress relief through physical contact and unconditional positive regard. In addition, pets can also provide relief from feelings of loneliness.
Pets promote empathy and bonding. Children with strong bonds to pets score higher on empathy scales than children without pets. Pets also cultivate a nurturing spirit from the adults who take care of them. We learn to empathize with our pets' feelings, signs of hunger, et cetera, because they are not able to speak for themselves. A previous PT Blogger cited a 2003 study in the Veterinary Journal that showed how the act of touching or petting an animal releases the mammalian hormone Oxytocin. This hormone increases feelings of bonding, sparking a similar connection as with a child, family member, or close friend.
For those of you who do not currently have pets, consider the benefits of their companionship through ownership, pet-sitting, or playing with other people's pets.
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Pets improve our health. Pets may actually improve our physical health, although it is not entirely clear why. One hypothesis is that people who have pets that need to be walked end up exercising more. There is also some medical evidence that people with pets have lower blood pressure and cholesterol and see the doctor less often than their non-pet owning counterparts.
Pets soothe us. An interesting experimental study showed that women given a stressful mental exercise were soothed more by a pet than the presence of a friend. Why? Even our friends make judgments about us. Pets provide stress relief through physical contact and unconditional positive regard. In addition, pets can also provide relief from feelings of loneliness.
Pets promote empathy and bonding. Children with strong bonds to pets score higher on empathy scales than children without pets. Pets also cultivate a nurturing spirit from the adults who take care of them. We learn to empathize with our pets' feelings, signs of hunger, et cetera, because they are not able to speak for themselves. A previous PT Blogger cited a 2003 study in the Veterinary Journal that showed how the act of touching or petting an animal releases the mammalian hormone Oxytocin. This hormone increases feelings of bonding, sparking a similar connection as with a child, family member, or close friend.
For those of you who do not currently have pets, consider the benefits of their companionship through ownership, pet-sitting, or playing with other people's pets.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Happy Birthday Cake For Dogs
Birthday Cakes - Dog Food Recipe
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
- 1/2 cup Margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup Corn oil
- 1 Jar strained beef or liver baby food (2 1/2-ounce)
- 4 Eggs
- 3 Strips dog beef jerky, crumbled (optional)
- Plain yogurt (for dogs) or cottage cheese (for dogs or cats), for icing
Sift flour and baking powder together; set aside. In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, cream margarine until smooth. Add corn oil, baby food and eggs; mix until smooth. At low speed, gradually beat flour mixture into beef mixture until batter is smooth. Fold in beef jerky. Pour batter into well-greased and floured 8"x5"x3" loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 325F. oven 70 minutes. Let cool on wire rack a few minutes before removing from pan to cool completely. Ice each slice with yogurt or cottage cheese for dogs, or with cottage cheese for cats. Yield: 1 (8") loaf cake.
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