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Holiday Treats for Your Pet
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This time of year our homes are filled with the delicious aromas of the holiday season and cold weather comfort foods. Imagine how wonderful the scents from the kitchen must be for the pets living with us. While it may be tempting to offer a pet table food at this time of year – beware! Turkey bones are hollow and can splinter easily, causing internal damage to a dog or cat. The high fat content in turkey skin and ham can upset your dog or cat’s digestion and even contribute to pancreatitis in some cases.
Avoid potential problems by keeping some extra dog or cat treats on hand. This way your pets can enjoy something special without an upset stomach. Get the kids involved with these easy recipes. Happy Holidays!
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Kitty Pounce Balls
1 small can sardines
1/4 cup brewers yeast
1/2 cup wheat germ
3 Tbsp. dried catnip
Pre-heat oven to 225 degrees F.
Drain and soak sardines in cool water for 5 minute to remove excess salt. Drain. Add brewers yeast and wheat germ and roll into 24 bite-sized balls, adding more wheat germ if necessary. Roll each ball in dried catnip to coat. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in a low oven (250F) for 30 - 45 minutes or until very firm. Cool completely and store in an airtight container. Roll one of these in front of your cat and watch it pounce! |
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Filled Doggie Treats 6 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter
1/2 large banana
1/4 cup brewers yeast
1/2 cup cup shredded cheese
Pre-heat oven to 225 degrees F.
Mash together bananas with peanut butter, leaving some small chunks. Add brewers yeast and mix well. Sandwich between slices of bread and cut out into shapes using bone shaped (or other) cookie cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in a low oven (225F) for 10 - 15 minutes or until biscuits are brown and crunchy on top. Cool completely before serving. Can be kept in freezer. |
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Little Fish Treats for Cats 1 (8oz.) can tuna in oil
2 cups cornmeal
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dried brewers yeast (optional)
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup oil (use the tuna oil)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Drain oil from tuna in can and save. Combine cornmeal, flour and yeast in a large bowl; mix well. Add in drained tuna, water and tuna oil; mix thoroughly. Roll dough out onto lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out and mold into little fish (or other) shapes and transfer to an un-greased baking sheet. Bake until light brown on top. Transfer to rack to cool. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. |
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Sweet Holiday Corn-dy Canes 1 cup corn flour or finely ground corn meal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3 Tbs. honey
1/4 cup water
1 Tbs. of oil
3 Tbs. finely grated raw beets
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix flours; add oil, water and honey. Mix well. Divide dough in two and add the raw beets to one half, mixing in well to color. Roll each half between your palms into 1/2 inch diameter log, and then twist the red and white logs together to make a striped cane. Roll the cane back and forth under your hands on a lightly floured board until it is 1/4 inch diameter. Cut to desired lengths and shape into small candy cane shapes. Transfer to lightly greased cookie sheet and bake until lightly golden and firm. |
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