Thursday, October 18, 2012

HOWL-O-WEEN TRICKING TREATS RECIPE


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Howl-o-ween
Tricking treats
What you will need:
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin (real pumpkin, not pie filling)                              
  • 1/8 teaspoon real vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup of oats
Directions:
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3)                 <!--[endif]-->Combine flour, pecans, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon in a separate bowl, stirring well.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4)                 <!--[endif]-->Add wet ingredients to dry and mix well, making sure no dry mixture is left.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->5)                 <!--[endif]-->Spoon batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup completely.
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->7)                 <!--[endif]-->Cool completely and store in a sealed container for up to one week.
*Makes 14 treats. 



Remember: No chocolate for your pooch! Chocolate is extremely toxic to dogs, resulting in anything from a basic allergic reaction to full blown cardiac arrest. Same goes for candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol, which is extremely harmful to pets. 

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day


Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day: a day set aside to educate pet owners about the danger of obesity in pets, and a day for pet owners to look at their options when it comes to their pet’s health. We encourage all pet owners to contact us if they’re concerned about their overweight pets. If you have questions, we can help determine a diet and exercise plan that will improve your pet’s health and increase their life-expectancy. Just ask!