Charlie Brown and Mary Ann are fast friends. Not only do they look alike, they also laze around alike! Nothing better to do on a cold winter day....
Friday, December 30, 2011
The Friday Dog Blog
Charlie Brown and Mary Ann are fast friends. Not only do they look alike, they also laze around alike! Nothing better to do on a cold winter day....
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
How To Keep Your Pet Safe During The Holidays
Hope everyone had a great Christmas! Now we have New Year's in our sights. While your holidays are in full swing, it might be a good idea to take a look at this article on how to keep your pets safe during this hectic time.
Lights, decorations, good food... every year, as we celebrate the holidays, we fill our homes with seasonal cheer for ourselves and our families. However, what may seem beautiful and harmless to us may pose hidden dangers to our pets. Don't let an emergency spoil the festivities! Below are some common holiday hazards for dogs and cats and ways to prevent them. This article is courtesy of my dog's vet - name and address at the bottom of the page.
Holiday Hazard - How to keep your pet safe
Dangerous Foods
The following can be toxic to pets: chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, garlic, onion, alcohol, caffeinated beverages, bread dough, and sugar-free candy and gum containing the artificial sweetener xylitol.
Regular Foods
Despite tradition, bones should never be given to pets. Even beef, ham, and other "regular" foods that are not considered toxic can cause illness in pets. If your pet is a moocher, keep a saucer of his regular treats on the table to offer when he asks. He probably won't know the difference!
New Treats and Toys
Even a pet-safe treat can cause stomach upset if it is new to your pet. Offer only one of these at a time (ideally, separated by a few days). If your pet becomes ill after eating a holiday treat, it will be easier to trace the source and discontinue it. Also, check new toys for sharp edges, pieces that can be chewed off, or other potential hazards.
Plants
Hazardous plants include mistletoe, some evergreens (including some types of pine), and holly bushes and berries. Try to keep these plants away from pets, or at least supervise pets when dangerous plants are nearby.
Decorations
Tinsel, tree ornaments, ribbons, string, and garlands are some items that can be dangerous if eaten by pets. Keep these items away from pets — especially when pets are unattended. Don't forget to cover any electrical cords or keep them out of reach.
Fire and Carbon Monoxide
Monitor pets near fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, candles, and portable heaters. Also, don't forget to check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are functioning properly. Space heaters, furnaces, and idling cars (in a garage) can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in pets and humans.
Christmas Trees
Monitor your pets when they are around your holiday tree. Pets may eat the needles (even from artificial trees) or drink water from the base of the tree, which can be toxic (especially if there are preservatives in it). Keep electrical cords and decorative lights out of reach, too.
In many cases, if your pet has eaten or drunk something toxic, warning signs will include gastrointestinal problems, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Other signs may include tiredness and lack of appetite, especially in cats that have eaten lilies. If your pet shows any of these signs, or if you think he or she has eaten something dangerous but is not showing any signs yet, please call us right away. Treating your pet as soon as possible is essential!
The Doctors and Staff of Eastmoor Animal Clinic
Eastmoor Animal Clinic
400 SE 4th St
Moore, OK 73160
Lights, decorations, good food... every year, as we celebrate the holidays, we fill our homes with seasonal cheer for ourselves and our families. However, what may seem beautiful and harmless to us may pose hidden dangers to our pets. Don't let an emergency spoil the festivities! Below are some common holiday hazards for dogs and cats and ways to prevent them. This article is courtesy of my dog's vet - name and address at the bottom of the page.
Holiday Hazard - How to keep your pet safe
Dangerous Foods
The following can be toxic to pets: chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, garlic, onion, alcohol, caffeinated beverages, bread dough, and sugar-free candy and gum containing the artificial sweetener xylitol.
Regular Foods
Despite tradition, bones should never be given to pets. Even beef, ham, and other "regular" foods that are not considered toxic can cause illness in pets. If your pet is a moocher, keep a saucer of his regular treats on the table to offer when he asks. He probably won't know the difference!
New Treats and Toys
Even a pet-safe treat can cause stomach upset if it is new to your pet. Offer only one of these at a time (ideally, separated by a few days). If your pet becomes ill after eating a holiday treat, it will be easier to trace the source and discontinue it. Also, check new toys for sharp edges, pieces that can be chewed off, or other potential hazards.
Plants
Hazardous plants include mistletoe, some evergreens (including some types of pine), and holly bushes and berries. Try to keep these plants away from pets, or at least supervise pets when dangerous plants are nearby.
Decorations
Tinsel, tree ornaments, ribbons, string, and garlands are some items that can be dangerous if eaten by pets. Keep these items away from pets — especially when pets are unattended. Don't forget to cover any electrical cords or keep them out of reach.
Fire and Carbon Monoxide
Monitor pets near fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, candles, and portable heaters. Also, don't forget to check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are functioning properly. Space heaters, furnaces, and idling cars (in a garage) can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in pets and humans.
Christmas Trees
Monitor your pets when they are around your holiday tree. Pets may eat the needles (even from artificial trees) or drink water from the base of the tree, which can be toxic (especially if there are preservatives in it). Keep electrical cords and decorative lights out of reach, too.
In many cases, if your pet has eaten or drunk something toxic, warning signs will include gastrointestinal problems, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Other signs may include tiredness and lack of appetite, especially in cats that have eaten lilies. If your pet shows any of these signs, or if you think he or she has eaten something dangerous but is not showing any signs yet, please call us right away. Treating your pet as soon as possible is essential!
The Doctors and Staff of Eastmoor Animal Clinic
Eastmoor Animal Clinic
400 SE 4th St
Moore, OK 73160
Monday, December 26, 2011
The Monday Recipe Blog
Hello, hope your Monday is warm and cozy and that your holiday celebrations were wonderful! Here is a great recipe for you....
This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties.
This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties.
Gelatin salads were popular in the 1960's and taste just as good today! Here is one that Lois Elaine used often, she got it from her sister Clarice....
Lois Elaine's Gelatin Salad:
1 pkg lemon jello
1 pkg lime jello
2 c. hot water
1/4 package marshmallows
1 can drained crushed pineapple
1 small pkg cream cheese
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 pt. whipping cream
Put marshmallows in top of double boiler until dissolved (can probably use the microwave here). Melt jello with 2 c. hot water. Take a little of jello mixture and pour into marshmallows and mix. Let stand until half firm. (Cream pineapple and cream cheese together first). Add crushed pineapple and cheese to the half firm jello. Fold into jello mixture and also fold in 1/2 pt cream, whipped, and the nuts. Let stand until firm.
Friday, December 23, 2011
The Friday Dog Blog
Sofi the talking Schnauzer loves playing Santa. That darn fuzzy cap in the eyeball can be a real pain, though....
Merry Christmas!!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Christmas Break
Monday, December 19, 2011
The Monday Recipe Blog
This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties.
Nothing says winter and holidays like a batch of home-made hard candy! If you haven't tried this with your kids, now is the time!
Lois Elaine's Hard Candy:
1/2 c. water
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1/2 t. food coloring of your choice
1/2 t. oil flavoring of your choice
Powdered sugar
Stir together. Then cook without stirring until a hard crack stage, 290 degrees. Remove from heat. Add food coloring. Mix quickly. Add the oil flavoring and mix quickly.
Pour onto a cookie sheet, ungreased. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Don't put on counter, it will be HOT. As it hardens, cut with scissors.
Friday, December 16, 2011
The Friday Dog Blog
Sofi the talking Schnauzer loves to play in the snow, but needs to grow a little before she takes on the big stuff! In this case, she fought the snow and the snow won....
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