Keira's Provincial Park tours: Barron Canyon Trail in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada
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Fall is here: Festive dogs playing in the autumn leaves
Remember when you used to play in the leaves? Sometimes our pets love something just as much as we do! These dogs are outside enjoying the fall weather and colorful leaves that coat the ground.
Remember when you used to play in the leaves? Sometimes our pets love something just as much as we do! These dogs are outside enjoying the fall weather and colorful leaves that coat the ground.
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When shopping for pumpkins to carve into Jack-o-lanterns this Halloween you may be unaware of the incredible health benefits that the bright orange gourd has for your pet. Powdered pumpkin seed is often used to support urinary health in dogs. It is especially useful if the dog has an upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation. Pumpkin is rich in fiber and its natural oils ease digestive stress and discomfort.
Not only will pumpkin keep your dog regular but it is a healthy snack that is extremely low in calories. Since pumpkins are so accessible in October you may want to pick up an extra one for your pooch. Homemade dog treats using pumpkin in the ingredients provides the dog with a safe and healthy treat. When feeding pumpkin from a can make sure to always use canned pumpkin and not canned pumpkin pie filling.
Listed below are 7 easy and delicious dog treat recipes using this festive fall food. It is important to consult your veterinarian if you have any questions about feeding pumpkin.
Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
Food.com features
its own dog treat recipe using pumpkin in the ingredients. This recipe is
simple but mouth-watering for a pooch. One especially great thing about this
treat recipe is that it works as a great base for you to add your own
ingredients. Try adding diced, cooked bacon or crushed cranberry.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dry milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour (wheat
flour is probably better)
- water
Healthy Pumpkin Balls
This is a fantastic recipe by Cesar Milan's website Cesar's Way that
features pumpkin as the hero of the dish. These Healthy Pumpkin Balls are
jam-packed with fiber, vitamin A, beta-carotene, iron and potassium. These dog
treats only take 25 minutes to bake!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 4 tbsp molasses
- 4 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
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This tasty dog treat recipe only has 6 ingredients! Allrecipes.com features
this peanut butter and pumpkin dog treat recipe that will have your dog
drooling. Mix a doggy favorite- peanut butter- with the healthy, low calorie
pumpkin for something that will delight your dogs taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Rachael Ray has
been concocting delicious recipes for people throughout her long career. This
recipe however has gone to the dogs. Check out Rachael Ray's Pup-kin Biscuits recipe.
It makes a whopping 36 servings that your dog will gladly devour.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned
pure pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons
dry milk powder
- 2 1/2 cups white
or whole wheat flour
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Dog Treat Kitchen offers
readers so many excellent recipes just for the dog in your life. This is a
fantastically festive recipe using pumpkin to make for your pup this October.
This is one treat that will smell delicious while its baking!
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, smooth
• 1/4 cup water
Click here to read the rest of the recipe!
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, smooth
• 1/4 cup water
Click here to read the rest of the recipe!
October doesn't just invite pumpkin pie onto your dinner table but it
also celebrates another fall dessert- apple pie. This recipe by Pumpkinista.com combines both of those
wonderful harvest foods together into one yummy dog treat.
Ingredients
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 small finely chopped or grated apples (could probably do 1 large/medium)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 small finely chopped or grated apples (could probably do 1 large/medium)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
Is your dog grain-free? No worries- this pumpkin dog treat is just right
for you to try. This recipe by A Cozy Kitchen uses garbanzo flour
instead of wheat flour. Some dogs are allergic to grains and this is the best
way to know you are feeding a grain free treat that is healthy too!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups garbanzo flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut
butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
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Keira's Provincial Park tours: Non-operating Foy Park in Ontario, Canada
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The 14 best dog costumes for Halloween 2014
Halloween is drawing near and pet parents are starting to get their
pets costumes together.
Spider Dog- created by YouTube prank group SA Wardega- terrified citizens and
respectively raised the bar for creative dog costumes. Whether the costume is
scary, clever or just plain adorable the bar is set high for 2014. Check out
these spooky pups model 14 of the best Halloween costumes for fall 2014. We added a few more photos of adorable dogs in Halloween costumes at the bottom of the page- just for fun!
Keira's Provincial Park tours: Petawawa Terrace in Ontario, Canada |
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Pet food recall: September 2014
Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet
Foods Because of Possible Salmonella
Health Risk
ContactConsumer:
866-922-9222
PRESS RELEASE - September 26, 2014 - (Manchester, CT) Bravo of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
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KONG® silent recall of dog treat has consumers questioning the brand's integrity
The Dog Food Advisor (DFA) has announced a recall of KONG® Aussie Sticks for dogs due to possible contamination with mould. Although the DFA reported the recall on Sept. 25 no release by the manufacturer of the product has been made available to the public.
The manufacturer of the chew treat JAKKS Pacific- based in Walnut, California- has yet to issue a release informing customers of specific details about where the product was sold such as store locations or online distribution. The recall of the KONG® Aussie Sticks appears to be a "silent recall."
The Dog Food Advisor (DFA) has announced a recall of KONG® Aussie Sticks for dogs due to possible contamination with mould. Although the DFA reported the recall on Sept. 25 no release by the manufacturer of the product has been made available to the public.
The manufacturer of the chew treat JAKKS Pacific- based in Walnut, California- has yet to issue a release informing customers of specific details about where the product was sold such as store locations or online distribution. The recall of the KONG® Aussie Sticks appears to be a "silent recall."
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Forget the salad- how about a side of hamster with your pizza? One Pizza Hut location in Mount Waverly, Australia (AUS) was offering just that for an unauthorized promotion. The location- just south east of Melbourne- came under fire Sept. 15 when a photo of the promotional sign went viral.
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Fashion icon, DJ and heiress Paris Hilton is well known for being a fan on small, tea-cup dogs. Her newest pet is Mr. Amazing- an adorable pup that is alleged to be the world’s smallest Pomeranian.
Hilton announced the arrival of Mr. Amazing via Instagram and according to a Sept. 12 report by TMZ the dog cost a pretty penny- $13,000 for the tiny Pom.
Joanne Pauze of Betty’s Tea Cup Yorkies in Calgary claimed to CBC that Hilton’s new dog is the smallest of its breed in the entire world. The dog is alleged to weigh 11.6 ounces and stands 2.5 inches tall.
“My baby just arrived! I am so in love!!!” Hilton posted to Instagram on Sept. 12.
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September is FEMA's National Preparedness Month: Learn how to prepare your pet for a natural disaster.
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FEMA advises public to prepare pets for natural disaster
American families may be prepared for a natural disaster but are their
pets ready? September is National Preparedness Month sponsored by the United
States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
the organization is urging the public to prepare in advance for all types of
natural disasters.
“You should do the basics to prepare for hurricanes or any other type of
disaster – be informed, make a plan, build a kit and get involved,” FEMA Region
6 Administrator Tony Robinson said in a September 8 press release. “We
encourage you to take things one step further and make sure you are financially
ready too.”
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Join the next great social network for pet parents
Hey pet parents! I wanted to share this wonderful website with you. PetsPage.com is THE social network for pets and pet parents. Create a profile for yourself, your blog or your business. Connect with other pet parents and find veterinarians in your region. Read great pet articles and give your two cents. You can even create a profile for your pet.
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Ontario SPCA asks for public's help while investigating three deceased dogs
The Ontario SPCA (OSPCA) is reaching out to the public for help in Elgin County, Ontario to locate the owner of three dogs found deceased and wrapped in plastic wrap.
"The OSPCA is urging anyone who may have information on who these dogs belonged to, or the owners themselves, to come forward and contact the Society," Senior Inspector Jennifer Bluhm said...
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Army National Guard's dog suspected stolen and still missing in Maryland. It is urgent that we share this with as many people as we can to bring this soldier dog home safe. Please read more and share.
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While some parents may be excited to send their kids back to school canine companions may not be so willing to lose the company. When summer's spent frolicking together are suddenly over and the kids start riding the bus again some dogs begin to suffer from a common ailment among pets in America.
In a September 3rd report by Sue Manning of The Associated Press, Dr. Nick Dodman of Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts states that nearly 20 per cent of the United States’ 80 million dogs suffer from separation anxiety.
It is something familiar to the many pet parents with full time jobs. However after months of companionship with the kids on summer break dogs get into a routine that is hard to break. This stress and anxiety can lead to destruction and bad behavior.
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Pet food recall: August 2014
Recall expanded: PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Limited Recall Due to Metal Fragments
Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-305-5206
Press release - August 31, 2014 - At PEDIGREE®, we care about all dogs and their safety and well-being is extremely important to us, and to our mission – to make a Better World for Pets. For that reason, we have announced the extension of a previous voluntary recall of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products due to the possible presence of foreign material. The voluntary recall still affects 22 bags shipped to Dollar General across four U.S. states, but it now is being expanded to 55-pound bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products sold in Sam's Club in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
This recall is being expanded to Sam's Club in the U.S. because some of the affected production lot was originally said to be held in inventory but was instead released to consumers, which has necessitated the expansion of the recall. We are confident no other packages or retailers are affected by this recall.
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Adoptable of the Week: Eragon
Meet Eragon! Eragon is a courtesy
listing on Petfinder.com from the Friendly Giants Dog Rescue in Ottawa. Eragon
has been waiting a long time for the right forever home. He is a large,
adult nuetered Kuvasz who is very laid back and slow moving for the most part but can also
have fun and be energetic. Eragon comes with special needs but with a patient
and dedicated owner he would be a great pet. Eragon suffers from seasonal
allergies- like many dogs with white fur. He takes Evening Primrose every day
to try to prevent the urge to lick and chew his paws. Eragon is a true Kuvasz
to the core and would be best suited with a dominant owner who has experience
with large breed working dogs. Kuvasz are bred to guard their flock or home and
Eragon- like most Kuvasz- guards all sorts of things. Because of this he is not
suited for a home with young children and would flourish on a farm in a fenced in
area where he can guard his family. Eragon enjoys being groomed and doesn’t resist
when having his nails trimmed. He has an independent nature but still enjoys
affection and positive reinforcement training is a must with this dog. Eragon
needs the right person to take a chance on him and give him the structure and
care he so desperately desires.
If you are interested in learning more
about Eragon contact the Keshet Rescue at dmoffat@keshetinc.com
or call 613-822-7266. Click here to view Eragon’s page on Petfinder.com
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Adoptable of the Week: Luke
Meet Luke! Luke is a beautiful, young Russian
blue mix. He is believed to be around 7 months old. This adorable boy not only
has good looks but he is sweet, snuggly and irresistibly charming. He would do
best with an owner that loves giving affection and cuddling the days away. He
even likes giving kisses! Luke needs a stable home where he can spend time
indoors with his family. If you are interested in learning more about Luke
contact the Lanark Animal Welfare Society of Smiths Falls at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca
or call 613-283-9308. Click here to view Sydney’s page on Petfinder.com
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According to past research the two most intelligent
dog breeds are the Border collie and the Poodle. The least intelligent breeds
are reportedly the Afghan hound and the Basenji.
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Adoptable of the Week: Viva
Meet Viva! Viva is a beautiful senior Pointer who is in need of a
second chance from a calm and loving family. This gentle, nine year old girl
spent the majority of her life living in a crate. She had little contact with
people and no idea what a structured family life could be like. Fortunately
Viva was given a second chance when she was rescued by New Beginnings Pet Rescue in Ottawa, Ontario. Viva is now discovering the joy that humans can bring
to her life and is enjoying basic obedience training, hikes and this new found
affection. Although she is still timid- a result of her previous upbringing-
Viva wants to be loved and to share her love with people. She needs a pet
parent that is patient and gentle- someone to help her build back her
confidence and allow her to be a dog. Viva is frightened by loud noises but
tolerates the sounds of children playing. Due to her aversion of loud noises
Viva would be happiest away from big, booming cities and noisy traffic. She
needs a calm family who can mirror her energy level. The ideal happy ending for
Viva would be a senior couple who live in the country and would take her on
long hikes until she was tired and ready to go to sleep beside the fireplace.
Viva is fixed and vaccinated and gets along with cats and calmer dogs. If you are interested in learning more about Viva fill
out an application through New Beginnings Pet Rescue. Click here to view Viva’s page on Petfinder.com
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#CatFact
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Adoptable of the Week: Sydney
Meet Sydney! Sydney is a young, female Border
collie and Shepherd mix that is looking for a home with an active family. Like
most Border collies Sydney is extremely intelligent and has a lot of energy.
She is playful and affectionate. Sydney is excited to find a forever home with
a fenced in back yard so she can run and play outdoors. Her confidence needs a
boost and it is recommended that Sydney be put in obedience school. Border collie’s
learn things quickly and enjoy training with their family. With well-balanced
training and a lot of love Sydney will be the perfect dog for any active
family. This smart and caring pooch needs a forever home. If you are interested
in learning more about Sydney contact SPCA of Western Quebec Gatineau at ahspca@storm.ca
or call 819-770-SPCA (7722). Click here to view Sydney’s page on Petfinder.com
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