tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81039019489274456512024-02-06T23:36:13.463-06:00Doggie BitsDoggy tales, tidbits and recipes for homemade dog treats that you can make for your furry friends.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-14686429197200412012012-12-08T17:07:00.001-06:002012-12-08T17:07:04.873-06:00The Christmas AlphabetA is for Animals who shared the stable<br />
B is for Babe with their manger for cradle<br />
C is for Carols so blithe and so gay<br />
D for December, the twenty-fifth day<br />
E for the Eve when we're all so excited<br />
F for the Fun when the tree's at last lighted<br />
G is the Goose which you all know is fat<br />
H for the Holly you stick in your hat<br />
I for the Ivy that clings to the wall<br />
J is for Jesus, the cause of it all<br />
K for the Kindness begot by this feast<br />
L is the Light shining way in the east<br />
M for the Mistletoe, all green and white<br />
N for the Noels we sing Christmas night<br />
O for the Oxen, the first to adore Him<br />
P for the Presents Wise Men laid before Him<br />
Q for the Queerness that this should have been<br />
Near two thousand years before you were seen<br />
R for the Reindeer leaping the roofs<br />
S for the Stockings that Santa Claus stuffs<br />
T for the Toys, the Tinsel, the Tree<br />
U is for Us-the whole family<br />
V is for Visitors bringing us cheer<br />
W is Welcome to the happy New Year<br />
X Y Z bother me! All I can say, Is this is the end of my Christmas lay.<br />
So now to you all, wherever you be,<br />
A merry, merry Christmas, and many may you see!<br />
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Author UnknownDoggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-26452391649960955522012-12-08T16:58:00.001-06:002012-12-08T16:58:56.673-06:00Merry Christmas Around the WorldMerry Christmas Around the World<br />
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English - Merry Christmas<br />
Portugese - Boas Festas y Feliz Ano Novo<br />
Swedish - God Jul<br />
Polish - Boze Narodzenie<br />
Russian - S Rozhdestvom Kristovym<br />
Irish - Nodlaig Mhaith Chugnat<br />
Rumanian - Sarbatori Vesele<br />
Italian - Buon Natale<br />
Ukrainian - Chrystos Rozdzajetsia Slawyte Jeho<br />
Welsh - Nadolig Llawen<br />
Hungarian - Kellemes Karacsonyi Unnepeket<br />
Slovakian - Vesele Vianoce<br />
Danish - Glaedelig Jul<br />
Croatian - Sretan Bozic<br />
Turkish - Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun<br />
Armenian - Schernorhavor Dzenount<br />
Lithuanian - Linksmu Kaledu<br />
Yugoslavian - Cestitamo Bozic<br />
Bohemian - Vesele Vanoce<br />
French - Joyeux Noel<br />
Finnish - Houska Joulua<br />
Bulgarian - Chestita Koleda<br />
Greek - Kala Christougena<br />
Dutch - Vrolyk Kerfeest en Gelukkig Nieuw Jaar<br />
Serbian - Hristos Se Rodi<br />
Norwegian - God Jul og Godt Nytt Aar<br />
Spanish - Feliz Navidad<br />
Flemish - Vrolike Kerstmis<br />
Afrikaner - Een Plesierige Kerfees<br />
German - Froehliche WeignachtenDoggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-67776951010597274162012-04-18T15:58:00.001-05:002012-04-18T15:58:46.975-05:00Loyal Black LabTouching story of a black lab named Maggie; who would not leave the side of a yellow lab who was hit by a car in the middle of the street. A good Samaritan contacted the police and was able to rescue Maggie. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/17/loyal-dog-who-stayed-by-dead-dog-side-reunited-with-family/">Loyal Black Lab </a>Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-84619178989674136602011-12-22T10:36:00.000-06:002011-12-22T10:36:03.479-06:00Recipe for a Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3iu_P_skwzSSAsts-rBZFUdvNHPwfJSoc9yee38TH27PpnTNLkDpte-RNdaWUKS6PlbWfSJo8AbhU7m7dfYSBiAsPOrSj2Ie8aGmhcZpBP2FhNzqus7LmM6aLCOqU6EF35hq8vr1r/s1600/NewYear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="108" width="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3iu_P_skwzSSAsts-rBZFUdvNHPwfJSoc9yee38TH27PpnTNLkDpte-RNdaWUKS6PlbWfSJo8AbhU7m7dfYSBiAsPOrSj2Ie8aGmhcZpBP2FhNzqus7LmM6aLCOqU6EF35hq8vr1r/s200/NewYear.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<b>CLEAN</b> thoroughly 12 whole months.<br />
<b>DIVIDE</b> into 365 parts; set aside, preparing one part only at a time as follows:<br />
<b>MIX WELL</b> into each day; 1 part patience, 1 part work, 1 part courage.<br />
<b>ADD</b> to each day; 1 part each of hope, faithfulness, generosity and kindness.<br />
<b>BLEND</b> with: 1 part prayer, 1 part meditation and 1 good deed.<br />
<b>SEASON </b>the mixture with a dash of good spirits, a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play and a cup of good humor.<br />
<b>POUR </b>mixture into vessel of love.<br />
<b>COOK </b>over radiant joy, garnish with a smile.<br />
<b>SERVE </b>with quietness, unselfishness and cheer.<br />
<b>YIELD</b>: 1 Happy Year<br />
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Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-69538131111588785402011-11-25T20:14:00.028-06:002011-11-25T20:31:39.647-06:00Chicken jerky treats linked to mystery illnesses, deaths in dogsWe need to be so careful on the products we choose for our beloved pets.<br />
If you have purchased these chicken jerky treats, you might want to reconsider feeding them to your pet after reading this article. <br />
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For a healthy alternative to these treats for your dog, check out: <a href="http://http://tinyurl.com/88e4752"target="_blank">Life's Abundance Dog Treats</a>. Life's Abundance products are made here in the USA and are made from all natural ingredients.<br />
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Chicken jerky treats may be to blame for dozens of new reports of mysterious illnesses and some deaths in dogs, prompting a renewed warning for pet owners by the Food and Drug Administration.<br />
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At least 70 dogs have been sickened so far this year after reportedly eating chicken jerky products imported from China, FDA officials said. That’s up from 54 reports of illness in 2010. Some of the dogs have died, according to the anecdotal reports from pet owners and veterinarians.<br />
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FDA officials say they have not been able to find a cause for the illnesses. Extensive chemical and microbiological testing has failed to turn up a specific contaminant and officials did not identify a specific brand of treats. They note that the reports of illness have not conclusively been tied to chicken jerky products, also sold as chicken tenders, chicken strips or chicken treats. <br />
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The new warning follows previous FDA cautions about chicken jerky treats in 2007 and 2008. But after a high of 156 reports of illness in 2007, the number of complaints dropped. Now, it's rising again.<br />
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Dog owners and vets are reporting that animals may be stricken with a range of illnesses within days or hours of eating chicken jerky, including kidney failure and Fanconi syndrome, a condition characterized by low glucose.<br />
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Symptoms may include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea, increased water consumption and increased urination. If dogs show any of these signs, stop feeding the animal the chicken jerky products, FDA officials said. If signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, seek veterinary help.<br />
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Most dogs have recovered, officials said.<br />
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Illnesses can be reported to the FDA’s Pet Food Complaint site.<br />
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By JoNel AlecciaDoggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-79616873491663621542011-10-12T23:59:00.000-05:002011-10-12T23:59:23.412-05:00Why Dogs Can't Eat Chocolate - By: Dr. Dawn RubenHalloween and the temptation of chocolate is everywhere this time of year. But our dogs should not eat any chocolate because for them, chocolate is poison.<br />
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In addition to a high fat content, chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, two different types of stimulants that affect the central nervous system and the heart muscle, as well as increasing the frequency of urination. <br />
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Six ounces of semi-sweet chocolate can be toxic to the nervous system of a 20-pound dog. The worst a Hershey bar can do to you is add an inch to your hips. But that same candy – even in relatively small amounts – can make a dog very sick. <br />
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<b>Symptoms of Poisoning</b><br />
If your 50-pound dog gets his paws on a single chocolate-chip cookie, it probably won't cause him serious problems. However, if he gobbles up more – a pan of brownies, say – he may develop vomiting or diarrhea.<br />
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Once toxic levels are reached, the stimulants kick in, and this is when you really have to worry. Symptoms include: restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination and/or excessive panting. If your pet isn't treated, he could go into a seizure – possibly even die.<br />
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<b>How Much Is Toxic?</b><br />
The amount of chocolate that it takes to poison your pet depends on the type of chocolate he's eaten and his weight. White chocolate has the least amount of stimulants and baking chocolate or cocoa beans have the highest. Here is a list of the most common sources of chocolate and the amount that leads to toxicity:<br />
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<b>White Chocolate</b>. Mild signs of toxicity can occur when 45 ounces per pound of body weight is ingested. Severe toxicity occurs when 90 ounces per pound of body weight in ingested. This means that a 20-pound dog would need to ingest at least 55 pounds of white chocolate to cause nervous system signs. A 10-pound cat would need to ingest 27 pounds. Yes, that is twenty seven pounds! White chocolate has very little real chocolate in it. Therefore, the levels of caffeine and theobromine are very low. Tremendous amounts of white chocolate need to be ingested in order to cause toxic signs from chocolate. It is highly unlikely that white chocolate ingestion will result in the toxic neurologic signs but, the severe gastrointestinal effects from a high fat food develop with much less white chocolate ingestion.<br />
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<b>Milk Chocolate</b>. Mild signs of toxicity can occur when 0.7 ounces per pound of body weight is ingested. Severe signs occur when 2 ounces per pound of body weight is ingested. This means that a little less than one pound of milk chocolate can be toxic to the nervous system of a 20-pound dog. A 10-pound cat would need to ingest 1/2 pound.<br />
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<b>Semi-Sweet Chocolate.</b> Mild signs of toxicity can occur when 1/3 ounce per pound of body weight is ingested. Severe signs occur when 1 ounce per pound of body weight is ingested. This means that as little as 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate can be toxic to the nervous system of a 20-pound dog. A 10-pound cat would need to ingest 3 ounces.<br />
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<b>Baking Chocolate.</b> Mild signs of toxicity can occur when 0.1 ounce per pound of body weight is ingested. Severe signs occur when 0.3 ounce per pound of body weight is ingested. Two small one-ounce squares of baking chocolate can be toxic to a 20-pound dog. A 10-pound cat would need to ingest 1 ounce of baking chocolate. This type of chocolate has the highest concentration of caffeine and theobromine and very little needs to be ingested before signs of illness become apparent.<br />
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Even if your pet doesn't eat enough chocolate to induce toxicity, the candy's high fat content may cause him to vomit or have diarrhea at much smaller amounts than those shown. If that happens, watch him carefully. If his symptoms don't clear up within eight hours, call your veterinarian (if your pet is very small or young, call within four hours); aside from toxicity issues, you don't want the animal to dehydrate. Try to be as precise as you can about the type of chocolate the animal ate, how much he took and approximately when he ate it.<br />
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The sooner you get help, the better off your pet will be. If the animal is showing signs of toxicity, he has a good prognosis if he's treated within four to six hours of ingestion. The effects of the chocolate can linger for 12 to 36 hours, though, so your pet may require hospitalization.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-38294635299862404142011-09-01T16:17:00.000-05:002011-09-01T16:17:32.472-05:00Two Dogs DiningThis is hilarious. Wish our little poodle could wipe his mouth after dining. Enjoy: <br />
<iframe width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4ufzEx4f3_M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-4309633712354065272011-07-28T14:05:00.000-05:002011-07-28T14:05:37.018-05:00Fun Facts About CatsDid you know:<br />
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- Cats are members of the Felidea family.<br />
- A litter of kittens is called a kindle, and a group of cats is called a clowder<br />
- Cats are the only animals that purr. They can purr at around 26 cycles per second which is the same frequency as an idling diesel engine!<br />
- A cat's nose pad is as unique as a human fingerprint. No two nose prints are identical.<br />
- A cat's hearing is much stronger and more sensitive than a dog's or a human's. Our hearing stops at 20 khz; a cat's at 65 khz.<br />
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- Cats have 32 muscles in each ear and can turn their ear very quickly to catch noise. Much faster than a very alert watchdog.<br />
- A cat's sense of smell is about 14 times stronger than ours.<br />
- Cats have over 100 vocal sounds, while dogs have only 10.<br />
- Normal body temperature for a cat is between 100.5F and 102.5F.<br />
- Cats drink liquid from the underside of their tongue, not from the top.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-25050440409707334772011-07-12T21:53:00.000-05:002011-07-12T21:53:52.735-05:00Last of rescued Bolivian lions roam free in KeenesburgTwenty acres might not sound like a lot of territory to roam for a lion, but for a group of rescued lions who spent most of their lives inside cages - it most definitely is.<br />
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Back in February, 25 lions who were rescued from Bolivia arrived at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg. They had come from horrendous conditions as circus animals.<br />
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For the past few months, the cats have been rehabbing at the sanctuary, which is 30 miles northeast of Denver.<br />
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Tuesday, the final seven lions were released from their relatively tight quarters where they had been healing. They now have the freedom to roam 20 acres.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-6047306184965318522011-07-12T21:27:00.000-05:002011-07-12T21:27:43.029-05:00Fido helps children learn to readChildren struggling to learn to read make gains in literacy when they start reading aloud to specially trained dogs and their handlers, according to Jennifer Scarlett, co-president of the San Francisco SPCA.<br />
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She says the dogs help the students overcome the reticence they might feel around a teacher, and adds, they also don't correct the way you talk or correct your pronunciations. Many of the students were speaking English as a second or third language or were considered at risk students.<br />
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Scarlett writes: "The third- and fourth-graders studied showed progress in so many ways: their confidence grew, their anxieties diminished, and there were fewer classroom outbursts or pupils who had to be excused in the middle of class time. Some ADHD children seemed to get better at just sitting still. Best of all, the students who read with the dogs showed an interest in practicing reading and began to look forward to it."Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-21737255805969614552011-07-12T20:39:00.000-05:002011-07-12T20:39:33.351-05:00Study: People with pets are happier, healthierA recent study revealed that pet owners fared better, both in terms of well-being outcomes and individual differences, than non-owners on several dimensions," said lead researcher Allen R. McConnell of Miami University in Ohio. <br />
"Specifically, pet owners had greater self-esteem, were more physically fit, tended to be less lonely, were more conscientious, were more extroverted, tended to be less fearful and tended to be less preoccupied than non-owners."Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-82332432769745516022010-11-21T17:09:00.000-06:002010-11-21T17:09:21.285-06:00Puppy Cake MixCheck this out, a cake mix for dog cakes....<a href="http://www.puppycake.com/documents/home.html">Puppy Cake Mix. </a><br />
Just ordered a couple to test them out on our two dogs, they sound and look delicious!Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-59038529359949440782010-10-30T23:13:00.000-05:002010-10-30T23:13:46.003-05:00Chia Pet wins the Howl-o-ween reader photo contestA Boston Terrier named Echo won the readers choice award by winning in his Chia Pet costume and the Paw Print Post Contest. He finished with 34% of the vote. <a href="http://http//tinyurl.com/%3Cb%3E2f9bqzk%3C/b%3E" target="_blank">Echo wins reader photo contest</a><br />
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Mel B the Nor-witch terrier finished second (14%) and Dexter the Pirate and Batman and Robin finished tied (9%), followed by Remy the puppy bumble bee (8%).Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-50528019479110743092010-10-17T10:19:00.000-05:002010-10-17T10:19:14.156-05:00InfluenceDrop a pebble in the water,<br />
And its ripples reach out far;<br />
And the sunbeams dancing on them<br />
May reflect them to a star.<br />
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Give a smile to someone passing,<br />
Thereby making his morning glad;<br />
It may greet you in the evening<br />
When your own heart may be sad.<br />
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Do a deed of simple kindness;<br />
Though its end you may not see,<br />
It may reach, like widening ripples,<br />
Down a long eternity.<br />
<i>Salesian Missions</i>Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-67538377201290096822010-10-16T22:41:00.000-05:002010-10-16T22:41:05.471-05:00Trampolines aren't safe in Idaho<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeVA13mA5j7WVCgBTeZGaI439j4KeU6T_Sg4wnkdfF05auUhLC_AS4p3ik-N7bhv0GrApKVY2O1qdM0nq_sOtRJXohY2EdVxFqYVYu-HamyoA9UkI_Nk_L4Ro8Vd-VU38Afl0Y02e/s1600/idahotrampoline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeVA13mA5j7WVCgBTeZGaI439j4KeU6T_Sg4wnkdfF05auUhLC_AS4p3ik-N7bhv0GrApKVY2O1qdM0nq_sOtRJXohY2EdVxFqYVYu-HamyoA9UkI_Nk_L4Ro8Vd-VU38Afl0Y02e/s400/idahotrampoline.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span id="role_document" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Comic Sans MS,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;">W</span></span></b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">ho says you can't buy a trampoline for five bucks? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-43972484978964857702010-10-13T13:08:00.000-05:002010-10-13T13:08:03.937-05:00Rescue dog and 3-legged cat win top ASPCA awardsHeart warming story about abandoned dog and cat who rose above their adversity and won top award: <a href="http://http://tinyurl.com/2e5k3k9"target="_blank">Dog and cat win top ASPCA award</a>Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-11473962339487849482010-10-11T18:51:00.002-05:002010-10-11T18:54:54.467-05:00Pumpkin Patch Dog BiscuitsThese delicious home made dog treats are perfect for the Fall season!<br /><br />1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour<br />1 tablespoon brown sugar<br />1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />4 tablespoons butter-flavored Crisco<br />1/2 cup pumpkin, canned<br />1 whole egg<br />1/2 cup buttermilk<br />Preheat oven to 400 degrees. <br />Combine flour, cinnamon and nutmeg and cut in shortening. <br />Beat egg with milk and pumpkin and combine with flour, mixing well. <br />Stir until soft dough forms. Drop by tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet <br />and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. <br />Let cool and serve.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-73831725330713496262010-09-22T17:36:00.003-05:002010-09-22T17:43:13.270-05:00Sizzle the burned cat, who wandered 48 miles from home, reunited with ownerMorgan, the cat's real name, had been missing for about a month and was found almost 50 miles away near Boulder during the wildfire that raged through the mountains west of Boulder. Her owner has no idea how Morgan found it's way to Boulder. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2ekwj8v"target="_blank">Sizzle the Cat</a>Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-76901672641072814842010-08-23T12:20:00.002-05:002010-08-23T12:27:39.381-05:00Boulder, Larimer shelters are finalists in ASPCA competitionTwo Front Range shelters are finalists in a national competition that will net the winner up to $125,000 for saving the most homeless animals.<br /> <br />The Humane Society of Boulder Valley and the Larimer County Humane Society are among 50 shelters nationwide that are competing for the money from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. About 700 shelters applied. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/24gdp64"target="_blank">Shelter Finalists</a><br /><br />$100,000 — will go to the shelter that saves the most cats and dogs from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31. To qualify for the money, shelters must adopt out at least 300 more animals than they did in the same period last year.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-7917064791193260262010-08-10T07:18:00.003-05:002010-08-10T07:31:09.284-05:00Short-snout dogs die more often on planesIf you own a bulldog or pug, beware that these breeds account for approximately half the purebred dog deaths on airplanes in the past five years. <br /><br />Overall, at least 122 dog deaths were reported since May 2005, when U. S. airlines were required to start disclosing them says the Transportation Department. The dogs died while being shipped as cargo.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-68474269615805714032010-08-08T16:45:00.004-05:002010-08-08T17:03:03.131-05:00Is a Great Dane the Best Choice For Your Home"Marmaduke" is a great family show, but don't pick a dog for your home just because it's cute when you saw the movie...<a href="http://tinyurl.com/34dlnn3"target="_blank">"Marmaduke"</a>.<br /><br />“The Great Dane Club of America hopes that anyone who sees this movie and becomes interested in having a Great Dane as a pet does their research to make sure it’s the right breed for their lifestyle,” said Dave Miller, President of the Great Dane Club of America.<br /><br />For those looking to add a Great Dane to their home, AKC recommends that potential dog owners contact the Great Dane Club of America to obtain information about responsible breeders in their area.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-49153447517073236272010-07-01T17:43:00.001-05:002010-07-01T17:52:11.085-05:00Cat owners: Iams recalls canned cat foodThe Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten food in 3-ounce and 5.5-ounce cans that expire September 2011 to June 2012.<br /><br />Tests have shown the food contains insufficient levels of Vitamin B1, which is essential to feline health. Cats that eat only this canned food are at risk of developing thiamin deficiency. Symptoms include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting, weight loss, downward curving of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures. Typically, thiamin deficiency can be reversed.<br /><br />For more information or a product refund, call the company toll-free at 877-340-8826.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-16666204069943477602010-07-01T10:52:00.002-05:002010-07-01T10:58:14.058-05:00Pet food recall: Discontinue using Natural Balance dog foodThe ASPCA is advising pet parents to immediately discontinue the use of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the "best by" date of June 17, 2011, in 5- and 28-lb. bags. <br /><br />The manufacturer has announced a voluntary recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported, and the Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the aforementioned "best by" date is the only product affected. Pet parents should avoid direct contact and wash their hands thoroughly after handling any potentially contaminated food.Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-76952513535072013492010-07-01T08:23:00.002-05:002010-07-01T08:29:14.968-05:00Pet donations: How to help Gulf families hurt by oil spillAnimal Rescue New Orleans is looking for donations so families who lost their jobs since the oil disaster in the Gulf don't also have to lose their pets. People are calling the ARNO hotlines saying they can no longer afford their pets. ARNO is a no-kill shelter.<br /><br />"The shelters are beyond full,'' according to the <a href="http://www.animalrescueneworleans.org/news/chloe.html"target="_blank">ARNO website</a>.<br /><br />They're requesting people to sponsor families' pets through their Pet Retention Program for $25 a month so families can keep their pets. "We provide whatever the pet needs, i.e. food, medical care (maintenance and extraordinary), transportation to and from the vet, dog houses, and even a carrier to make sure they have provisions to evacuate with the pet. The caseworker assigned to the family stays assigned to that family to assure that care is consistent and to know of social services they might need for the human members of the family.''Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103901948927445651.post-27565383018145563702010-07-01T08:10:00.004-05:002010-07-01T10:31:19.123-05:00Winner of World's Ugliest Dog CompetitionPrincess Abby Francis, a Chihuahua, won the World's Ugliest Dog Competition at the 22nd annual contest held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/pawprintpost/post/2010/06/ugliest-dog-edges-out-defending-champ/1?csp=34"target="_blank">World's Ugliest Dog Competition</a>Doggie Bitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409640949433737224noreply@blogger.com0