Antifreeze Dangers

Did you know that antifreeze is poisonous for cats and dogs? Pets may be attracted to the chemical because of its sweet taste and smell, so it’s important to keep it stored out of their reach and wipe up any spills on your driveway or garage floor!

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:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1)                 <!--[endif]-->Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2)                 <!--[endif]-->In a bowl, mix water, pumpkin, vanilla, and egg thoroughly.

<!--[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.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->6)                 <!--[endif]-->Sprinkle the top of each muffin with oats and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

<!--[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. 

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!

Pets & Truck Beds

Did you know that letting your pet ride in the bed of your truck can be extremely dangerous, even if you’re traveling at low speeds? Dogs are known to jump and run after things or animals that appeal to them, and jumping from a moving vehicle can cause serious injury. We ask that you NEVER let your pet ride in the back of a truck, but always inside where they are safely secured.

Mobilize the Earth for Earth Day 2012

The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life to speak out against the deterioration of the environment and demand change. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency was created, the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts were passed,and the modern environmental movement was born.

Today, more than 1 billion people in 192 countries participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. This year, in the face of global inaction on pressing environmental problems, we must harness that power.

Earth Day Network is calling upon individuals, organizations, businesses and governments to Mobilize the Earth™ and demand that environmental issues become a top priority.

Pets & Easter Eggs

Easter egg hunts are so much fun for kids, and sometimes even for adults! Finding that brightly colored egg stuffed with a surprise is exciting! But don't forget the dangers of failing to find an egg that's been stuffed with candy. Your dog leads with their nose, and if you don't find it, your pet might! Consider stuffing your eggs with something safe for pets this year. If Fido finds them, he'll be less likely to break them open and eat what's inside.

 

Tomorrow is 'If Pets Had Thumbs Day'