How To Make Dog Treats-

So what are these you may ask? Well, they are dog cookies. They are very easy to make and the pups go crazy for them. I found these great cookie cutter shapes at the local hardware store. Making them when the weather is cool outside is even better because the oven warms the house. And the smell of the cookies creates a Pavlovian response. Any ways, here is my favorite Dog Treat Recipe

INGREDIENTS :
1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup powdered milk

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, stir together the cheese, oil, beef broth and garlic. Combine the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, cornmeal and powdered milk; stir into the cheese mixture until well blended. You may need to use your hand to properly blend the dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a bone shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the treats are firm and the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

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Well, who are we you ask. Well last blog I talked about Clif Richard our Kitty. Today I would like to introduce you to Lucy. She is our 1 year old girl. She is a lightening bolt waiting to strike. I am amazed at her dexterity and speed.

Everyday after work we spend about 30 minutes of dog training together. Her favorite is fetch. I am teaching her that when I say the word ball, she goes and picks the ball from her toys and drops it at my feet. I then toss it directly at her and she usually can catch it. I guess I enjoy this too. I look forward to this time with her.

Lucy is a very kind and gentle soul. She is going to begin training for the Delta Society. I think she will be great at this.
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Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Pets

Due to Clif Richard, our beautiful kitty whom was featured last blog, we are featuring a special blog on the diagnoses of Gastrointestinal Obstruction which he suffered from the past few weeks- read the April Adventure for more information

Clinical Findings:
Clinical signs of small-intestinal obstruction may include lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, fever or subnormal body temperature, dehydration, and shock. Gaseous bowel distention develops within the initial 12-35 hr after obstruction and is followed by the loss of fluid into the intestinal lumen. Without treatment, death due to hypovolemia ensues within 3-4 days.

Upper or duodenal obstruction tends to present as frequent vomiting. In general, the closer the obstruction to the pylorus, the more severe the vomiting. Obstruction of the lower small intestine (eg, distal jejunum and ileum) is infrequently associated with vomiting. Lethargy, anorexia, weight loss, and ultimate starvation in untreated dogs lead to death within 3 wk or longer.

Diagnosis:
A careful history including information about the animal’s eating habits is important. Many animals with a history of dietary indiscretion continue that practice even after having experienced discomfort in the past. Access to string or sewing needles or missing objects (eg, toys) may be important historical facts. Examination of the oral cavity and, in cats, the base of the tongue is vital. Linear foreign bodies most often lodge at the base of the tongue in cats and at the level of the pylorus in dogs. Careful abdominal palpation examining for evidence of pain (ruptured bowel, peritonitis), organomegaly, thickened bowel loops (intussusception), and tympany (dilatation-volvulus), and a rectal examination for evidence of dietary indiscretion or blood (suggestive of strangulation) are important components of the physical examination.

Plain abdominal radiographs may demonstrate the presence of foreign objects, masses, obstruction, or abdominal fluid. Barium-impregnated polyethylene spheres are capsules containing radiopaque plastic spheres. They are being used for the diagnosis of GI obstruction and motility disorders in dogs and cats. Flexible endoscopic examination is useful in the identification of foreign objects, mass lesions, and ileocolic intussusception.

Treatment:
If an obstructive lesion is documented and it cannot be resolved via endoscopy (eg, removal of a foreign object), the animal should be stabilized and an exploratory laparotomy performed. Similarly, animals with acute abdominal signs of unknown etiology, and those that continue to deteriorate clinically, should also have an exploratory laparotomy.

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I Love My Cat!

This is Clif Richard. He is our cat. We found him at the San Francisco SPCA. Or should I say he found us. I can not imagine my life without him. He is now approaching 3 years young. He loves to be picked up and carried around the house when I come home. And I look forward to it.

Clif loves to travel. I know this is unusual for most cats, but I think if you get them used to it when they are young then they don't know any different. When we travel, which is often, I simply put his carrier next to his litter box. When he sees this he goes into the litter box and empties himself then proudly walks into his carrier. While we drive, not even one "Meow". When we get to our destination, sometimes five hours have passed, I bring him into our pet friendly motel or pet friendly cabin and let him go.

Traveling with a cat has always been pleasurable for us, and if you can I would recommend it. I can't imagine traveling without my best friends. He also loves the dogs very much, who also accompany us, and usually lays with them at night. He also truly believes they are inferior to him! I guess that is not unusual though. And no one complains.

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The Blessing of Animals

As pet lovers, we all need to remember how important it is to make sure our pets are blessed.

The Canticle of
Brother Sun
by Saint Francis of Assisi
Verse Translation

All creatures of our God and King.
Lift up your voice with us sing
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam.
Thou silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along.
O praise him, alleluia!

Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of heaven find a voice,
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
Make music for thy Lord to hear,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright,
That givest man both warmth and light,
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, Alleluia!

And all ye men of tender heart,
Forgiving others, take your part,
O sing ye, alleluia.
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
Praise God and him cast your care.
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, Alleluia!


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Second Newletter!

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Goldfish Make Wonderful Pets

I have a pet fish named Physh. He is about 16 years old. He was at a carnival when we first met. My brother-in-law tossed a ping pong ball into his jar and from that point on, it was just him and I. OK, it was him and I and my dog and my cat. It was us.

Nonetheless, through the many years, we have survived. He now has two parents, three dogs and one cat. I have bought him tank mates through the years and they have come and gone, but Physh has a thrive of life. He will come to the front of the tank when I come home and he will dance around when I shake his treat jar. What a ham!

I am not certain of how long I will be blessed with this beautiful fish, but the time has been wonderful. His scales have recently turned to grey, and his right eye looks like it may be weaker. He is still a very happy fish and I love him.

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