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Hello Friend,
Thanks to those of you who signed my son's petition to save his band program- the school responded, and has since hired 2 new band teachers.
We had a musical band protest..
My daughter's protest sign..
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Jerky Treats are causing ALL of the current Dog Treat Poisonings, and my first suggestion is to completely avoid giving any of these to your dog.
The cause is still unkown, over 1000 dogs have died from eating them, primarily showing signs of kidney failure. It is a very painful way to die, very disturbing that these treats are still being manufactured, and sold worldwide.
Here are 3 Simple, Tasty and Easy Treat Recipes you can make at home.
They can be fed to your dog OR your cat.
1. Turkey or Chicken Jerky
There is NO need to purchase these treats, and they are very easy to make at home.
Ingredients: Chicken or Turkey Breasts, Vegetable Oil
Instructions:
Set Oven to 225 F
Thinly slice the chicken or turkey to 1/4 of an inch
Lightly grease a baking sheet
Place the strips on the baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 3 hours- this varies with ovens, but the principle is cooking for a long period of time at a low heat.
The meat can then be cut into smaller pieces.
Safely store them in the freezer.
The big point in cooking these is to have ALL the moisture removed- you want them to be very dry, so if needed cook longer.
2. Liver Training Treats
(Source:dogtreatkitchen.com)
This easy dog treat recipe has only one ingredient, beef liver. Liver may not be the prettiest dog treat you can make, but trust me, your dog will not care. In fact, I bet your dog will start asking for it by name.
Ingredients:
1 pound beef liver (organic calf liver is preferred)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200° F
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Cut liver into strips about 1/4 inch thick.
Space pieces of liver on sheet pan so they are not touching (see note below regarding Spacing).
easy dog treat recipe
Bake for 2 hours, rotating the pan after one hour.
Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Lift the parchment paper off the sheet pan and place on the wire rack to allow the liver training treats to cool completely and dry out on the bottom.
Storing & Yield - These liver dog treats will last for two weeks in the refrigerator. You can freeze them for four months. For more information on storing homemade dog treats, be sure to review our tips and techniques.
The yield really depends on how small you make each training treat. It also depends on how often you have a training session. Just keep in mind that since liver has a unique smell for your dog, a small piece will pack a rewarding flavor punch.
Tips & Techniques
Cutting Liver - Cutting liver can get tricky as it is very soft. To make things easier, especially since this is an easy dog treat recipe, freeze the package of liver. Then let it thaw for a few minutes on the counter. Sharpen your knife and cut the liver into strips while it is still frozen. It will continue to thaw while you handle it and before it goes into the oven.
Spacing - Even though the liver will shrink, it spreads out a little before it gets thinner. So the more space you can allow between each piece the better. Actually this is one time that the picture above is a good example of what not to do. Although the treats came out great, I had to tear them apart. If possible, leave about a 1/4 inch between each piece.
Parchment Paper - It's not necessary, but it makes things easier after baking, if you cut the paper to fit your sheet pan. Then the paper will not be curling and getting in the way of the liver.
Oven Temperature - This recipe is a great time to use an oven thermometer. You can easily check for the accurate temperature and adjust accordingly.
Texture - You are looking for a jerky or flexible texture with these liver treats. They will be slightly spongy in the center, but with a firm outside.
Cooling - It's important to let the dog training treats cool off of the sheet pan. The liver will be slightly moist underneath, and it needs the opportunity to dry out.
3. Pumpkin Flaxseed Dog Biscuits
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
2 cups (@ 1 pound or 455g) Pumpkin Puree
1/4 cup (55g) packed Brown Sugar
3 Eggs
1/3 cup (80ml) Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup (120ml) Water
1/2 cup (85g) Flax Seeds
3 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose Flour
3 1/2 cups (420g) Whole Wheat Flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 3 sheet pans with parchment paper.
Mix together pumpkin puree and sugar. Add in eggs. Mix in oil and water until incorporated.
Stir flax seeds into batter, then mix in flours. Dough should be fairly stiff.
Roll out dough to about 3/8" thick. Cut into desired shapes (for a quick stick shape, cut strips using a fluted pasta cutter). Place treats on lined sheet pans.
Bake for about 40 minutes or until light golden and fairly hard (they will harden a bit more when cooled). Set aside to cool and liberally pass out to deserving puppies.
Recipe Notes:
To make pumpkin puree, roast a pie pumpkin on a sheet pan at 375°F for about 1 hour or until soft when sides are pressed. Allow to cool, then split, scoop out seeds and remove flesh from skin. Puree flesh and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Recipe Source: WhiteOnRiceCouple.com.
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Veterinary Secrets Pet of the Week
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I found Keagan (7) cleaning his belly, in my chair. It was so cute I went to get my camera. He actually sat there and waited for me to take the shot. He really isn't that fat. He just looks that way, because of the way he is sitting. : )
Here is a shot that shows what a good looking boy he is.
This is Porter (7). He is our Maine Coon Mix. He is only 14 pounds, but has all the cool characteristics of a Maine Coon.
Here is Porter in hunting mode. This was taken right after he ran around the living room, like he was chasing prey.
This is Trish (12), who came to us, at the age of five, from an abusive home. She is our little princess, who loves to sit on boxes and stools, like they are her throne.
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| Dog and Cat Words of Wisdom...
"If you want some love, then roll on your back and get a belly rub..."
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
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P.S.I have compiled a complete collection of tested and proven at home diets and pet recipes that are safe, effective and balanced.
You can get ALL of these on my Inner Circle:
http://www.theonlinevet.com
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| DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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