Showing posts with label pet birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pet birthday. Show all posts

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Valentine Healthy Recipes for Your Dog



Come for a walk with us on our fun pet page!


Try this recipe for Good Puppy Cookies—your pooch will love you for these!
Ingredients:
½ c powdered milk
1 egg - well beaten
2 ½ cups flour
½ tsp. garlic salt
1 ½ tsp. brown sugar
6 Tbs. gravy
1 large jar baby food meat
Directions:
Mix all ingredients. Roll out about ½" thick. Cut with cookie cutter or shape by hand. Bake at 350° F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Bark-tastic  Cake
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup soft butter
½ cup corn oil
1 jar baby food, liver or beef, strained
4 eggs
2 strips beef jerky
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 8x5x3 inch loaf pan. Cream butter until smooth. Add corn oil, baby food, and eggs. Mix until smooth. Mix dry ingredients into beef mixture until batter is smooth. Crumble beef jerky and fold into batter. Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes. cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Ice with plain yogurt or cottage cheese. Refrigerator left over servings.
Pet Party Coolers
We're sure that your dog and their party guests will have a lick'n good time with this chilled recipe!
Ingredients:
2 cups water
½ banana
1 tablespoon low fat peanut butter
Directions:
Mix water, banana and peanut butter in a blender and pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. For larger dogs and larger treats, use paper cups. Freeze the mixture for a few hours until frozen solid. The coolers can get messy, so you might want to serve in the yard!
Healthy Veggie Bones
Your pup is sure to enjoy munching on this nutritious snack! Remember to count each serving into your four-legged friend's daily calories to help keep you Pet healthy.
Ingredients:
3 cups minced parsley
¼ cup carrots, chopped very fine
¼ cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
2 tbs. olive oil
2 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
2 tbs. bran
2 tsp. baking powder
½ to 1 cup water
Directions:
Preheat over to 350 degrees and lightly grease a large baking sheet. Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese and oil. Combine all the dry ingredients, then add to veggies. Gradually add ½ cup of water, mixing well (the dough should be moist, but not wet). Knead for one minute and roll dough out to ½ inch thickness. Using a dog bone shaped cookie cutter or a drinking glass, cut out shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the dough has browned and hardened slightly. Serving size: 1 bone per 50 pound dog or for smaller dogs, cut the bone in half. Bone appetite!
Look'n Lean Liver Treats
If your Birthday boy or girl is watching their weight try this low fat recipe as a special treat on their special day!
Ingredients:
3 ½ oz. jar liver or beef baby food
1/3 cup wheat germ
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk
Directions:
Mix baby food, wheat germ and dry milk. Add a little water, if too thick. Drop by the tablespoonful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool before giving to your Pet. Refrigerate leftovers in a closed container.
Banana Mutt Cookie Recipe
So yummy you may be tempted to take a bite!
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups ripe mashed banana
½ tsp vanilla
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned)
½ cup chopped peanuts
¼ cup applesauce
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press flat with the tines of a fork. Bake approximately 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving. Store in an airtight container.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Pet Party

Are you going to
throw your pet a birthday party?


Tips to help make the day as special as your pet:


Safety
1- First Party time is not the best time to introduce unfamiliar pets to your own. Try to make your Pet guest list consist of those with whom your Pet is familiar.


2- Consider your party location and remember to invite only as many Pets and people that can realistically and comfortably co-exist. Inviting small children can be an additional concern—if you're going to do it, make sure they know how to handle pets gently and won't be frightened by a group of them.


3- If you are inviting Pet guests who aren't spayed and neutered, let other party guests know. If you're hosting an outdoor party for dogs, bring waste bags and remind guests to leave the location in the same condition that it was in prior to the party.


4- Wherever you choose to have the party, make sure that it is safely enclosed and that four-legged guests can't slip through any cracks!


5- Have a contingency plan in the event of bad weather. Lastly, make sure you always have first aid items on hand as well as easy access to veterinarian phone numbers and locations, complete with driving directions. Be prepared!


The Guest List
A birthday or adopt anniversary is no fun unless it's shared by friends.
Invite all your kitties for a day of early play, a belly full of treats and then, what else?
  • A cat nap of course! You can create a special space in your house just for napping, but remember, it's kitty's special day, so let her sleep wherever she may. If your dog is familiar with and favors certain dogs from your neighborhood or from the dog park, consider getting them all together for a day of fun.
  • A park where Pet owners can mingle and dogs can explore on leash is the perfect environment for such activities. Don't forget to bring along your puppy treats and share them with the bunch!
  • The size of your Pet's party is completely up to you, but consider your Pet's demeanor when compiling a guest list. Is your Pet very social? Or does she prefer quiet time to herself? Answering these questions will help you choose whether to invite only immediate family or every pooch from the dog park!
Invitations
Now it's time to let the world—or, your party guests at least—know about your Pet's birthday party! Simple hand-written notes on Pet-themed invitations will do the trick. Or, take advantage of electronic invites to alert your guests about the festivities.


What to Serve
1. Water: Clean, fresh water should always be available for all of your Pet guests! And make multiple bowls available so that everyone can access it when they need it. Also consider customizing affordable dog bowls as a take home gift for your Pet's guests!


2. Treats: Consider cooking a special meal just for your dog or even baking up some natural, good eat treats for him. Check out these tasty recipes for your Dog or Cat! Not much of a cook? There are plenty of all-natural treats on the market that are good for your dog and good for good times. You can also consider purchasing Kong toys to fill with cheese or peanut butter and providing one for each guest. Training treats will come in handy as rewards for Best Dressed Pet or Best Trick contests.


Remember the pet birthday themed birthday party paper goods for your human guests. For cats: Cats crave catnip. One whiff of the stuff can turn them into frolicking, silly clowns—the perfect mood for partying or celebrating their special day. To make the special day even more special—consider growing your own catnip. You can buy and cultivate seeds in your own home or purchase a kit just in time for the happy adopt anniversary or birthday!


What to Wear
Is your cat or dog fashion-conscious? Think about letting him express himself on his special day in a t-shirt that really matches the mood of such a happy day. You're sure to find something to suit your furry little friend with apparel sizes ranging from extra large to small enough to fit even tiny dogs and cats. From tank tops to sweatshirts with variety of sayings and patterns there's sure to be one that fits the occasion!

Have fun with your pet and enjoy the joy they give you!