Making Dog Treats for Holidays

Instead of buying store bought treats you are able to make dog treats from home at a lower price. When you buy dog treats from the store ,there are ingredients that you do not know taht even present but with homemade treats you are putting all the ingredients in them and know everything your pet is getting. Here some ideas for good holiday dog treast dog and these are cheap treats you can make yourself.

Christmas Mint Cookies Ingredients:

1 ½ Cup Flour

1 ½ Cup Pancake mixing

½ Cup of Mint

¼ Cup Milk

4 Tablespoon Margarine

1 Egg

1 ½ Teaspoon Corn Syrup

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Roll out the dough.
3. Cut out the shapes of the cookies that you desire.
4. Put them on a pre oiled cookie sheet.
5. Bake for twenty minutes at 375 degrees.
6. Let cool.


Pumpkin Seed Cookies Ingredients:

2 Cups Flour

¼ Cup Cornmeal

½ Cup Soy Flour

1 teaspoon Bone Meal

1 teaspoon Salt

¼ Cup Pumpkin

2 Tablespoons Canola Oil

¼ Cup Molasses

2 Eggs

¼ Cup Milk


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees or around to that.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients until smooth.
3. Mix the eggs and milk.
4. Add the oil, molasses, and al.
5. 1 T of the egg/milk mixture.
6. Knead the dough.
7. Roll the dough out to ½ inch.
8. Cut shapes in the dough to the shape desired.
9. Place cookies on cookie sheet.
10. Bake for thirty minutes.


Puppy Dog Eggnog Ingredients:

1 Cup Yogurt

1 Jar baby food

1 Evaporated milk

1 Egg

1 ½ Cup Water

1. Combine all ingredients with a whisk.
2. Pour mixture into dog's cup.
3. Refrigerate left-over mixture.


Beefy Birthday Cake Ingredients:

1 ½ Cup Flour

1 ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder

½ Cup Butter

½ Cup Veg. Oil

1 Jar Beef

4Eggs

1 Yogurt

2 strips Beef Jerky

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. Grease and flour loaf pan.
3. Cream the butter until it is smooth.
4. Add the corn oil, baby food, and eggs.
5. Mix until smooth.
6. Mix dry ingredients with beef.
7. Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
8. Bake the cake for one hour and ten minutes.
9. Allow the beefy birthday cake to cool for 15 minutes.
10. Use yogurt for icing.
11. Refrigerate


Make sure you have in an air sealed container so you are able to keep them for up to a week.

Types of Arthritis in Pets

Not only people have to live with arthritis so do pets. There are several reasons why pets get arthritis. Signs and symptoms usually show up in dogs around 6 years. Knowing the type and understanding it can help you treat the animal and help it live a better life.

Trauma caused dog joint pain

1. Traumatic Arthritis: Common after joint injuries.
2. Hip Dysplasia: Can result from injuries as well as be caused by infections.
3. Hypertrophic Arthritis: Caused by bone spurs.
4. Knee Stifle: This is a type of arthritis arising from torn ligaments.
5. Acute Traumatic Arthritis: A condition caused from injury.

These are all conditions caused by a traumatic situation in the dog’s life.

Arthritis from Infections

There are several forms of infections that can cause a dog to get arthritis. Infectious Arthritis is caused by infection in the area of the joints. With this condition the dog will need medicine to get rid of the infection before the arthritis can be treated.

Self Bodily Attacks Arthritis

The animal’s body attacking itself can also cause arthritis. This is where the animals own immune system will attack itself and cause joint problems.

Degenerative Pet Arthritis

Osteochondrosis and Osteoarthritis both are progressive conditions that can cause arthritis in animals. Ninety percent of arthritis is due to Osteoarthritis.

If your animal has one of these conditions it is very important to understand and know how to treat the problem. By knowing it you are giving your animal a better chance at a healthier and longer life. If persistent problems happen you should take your animal to the vet and have it properly checked to see if something different is needed to help your pet to get better. By doing this you care giving proper care and love to your pet.

Dog Arthritis Hurts, What Can You Do For Them?

It does not matter if you know your dog has arthritis or if you just think he does. It is important that no matter which way it is that you give him/her the option of being comfortable. Treatment for dog arthritis is easier today than it has ever been. Here are ways to help your dog have a healthier and better life.

Vitamins

Certain vitamins can help you with your dog’s health and also its pain. Glucosamine and Chondroitin are both in special dog foods that are made for joint relief. They also have been proven to help dogs in the area of pain relief. To reduce your dog’s inflammation you can feed him/her fish. This is because the fish contain Omega Three or you can also buy it in a supplement.

Weight Management

Helping dogs that are overweight will dramatically help them whether or not they have arthritis. Making sure your dog does not become over weight can help to keep him/her form getting arthritis. Start what is known as the BARF diet if your dog is overweight to shed some of those unwanted pounds.

Activity

Make sure if you have a big dog not to over exercise him/her. If you over exercise them they can get arthritis much faster and easier than they would if a normal exercise was used. Some good activities for large dogs are walks, but making sure not to walk too far. If your animal shows signs of being tired or hurt do not keep going just go back home.

Lounging

Make sure to have a soft place for your dog to lie down if he/she has arthritis. If you do not like your dog on the carpets you may want to rethink the issue because carpet is easier on their bodies to walk on. Make sure you get a soft bed for him to lie on to sleep. This will help his body to be more comfortable.

It is very possible to manage arthritis in dogs but it takes a little more care and love.

Pet Halloween Costumes

All dogs and cat just love attention. They love how their owners take care of them as well as make sure they are happy and adored. Pets also like to be a part of any special thing going on in your house or any kind of preparation taking place and show excitement as well as enthusiasm. These excited pets make it easier for their owner to choose a pet Halloween costume.

Of course, there is a chance that if the pet costume is too big or has too many legs or straps that your pet will not like it or most possibly will freak out so it is wise to choose a pet Halloween costume that has minimum strapping and yet looks good on your pet. It is also wise to gradually introduce them to the complete pet costume like first letting him wear the cap or hat if the costume has one and then the cape etc.

All pets whether they are dogs or cat draw the attention of admirers when they see them in pet Halloween costumes. This kind of attention is often loved by the animal and it is always nice to take some pictures and remember that moment for ever.

Many kinds of new pet Halloween costumes can be seen in the catalogues in stores as well as online for 2009. There will also be a sizing chart so that you can be sure that what you are ordering or buying will be of the exact size as too tight or too big pet costumes can freak your pet and he may start chewing or biting them or just behave bad.

The latest idea of pet Halloween costumes for 2009 are the hot dog and ketchup costume for dogs. The swine flu worker costume is also very popular and your pet will surely look awesome in it.

Princess costumes for cats are also very popular and a big female cat will surely draw attention of every stud in the neighborhood. Puss in boots pet cat costume is an all time favorite.

Whatever you do, just make sure that you choose the best pet Halloween costumes for your pet. Buy it now and save a lot of money as there are a lot of discount deals currently.

Pets on Sale

Getting a pet that suits your home and family can be quite a daunting task for many pet lovers. The pet has to meet your lifestyle requirements and the family’s too. This is not helped by the fact that there are hundreds of breeds for cats, dogs, horses and birds available to choose from. Despite there being different arrays of pet breeds to choose from, you will find that every pet has its own personality. The pets also vary in size and weight. It’s therefore important to go for the pet that makes your life fulfilling and happy.

Among the pets on sale are Labrador retriever dog breed pups. The female Labrador measures 21 to 23 inches while the male measure 22 to 24 inches. This dog breed is a favourite to many as it is loyal and agile in nature. This pet is ideal for pet owners who are very active. The dog is an exceptional swimmer. The life expectancy of Labradors is ten years. We have also the Yorkshire dog breed. Adult dogs for these breed can weigh 5 to 7 pounds. The dogs are cheerful and curious in nature. They love to travel and are very portable. The dogs also have a bossy nature and a life expectancy of twelve to fifteen years.

Among the cat breeds that are available for sale are Persian kittens. The beautiful and playful kittens are ideal pets for singles. There are also the exotic spotted Bengal kittens available. They are marble colored and have a short tail. They have a leopard face look. Among the bird breeds available is the lady Gouldian finch. They are available in different colors. There are also cockatiels and parrots breeds available. We also provide fantastic cages for the birds on request by the pet owner.