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Pupsicles Recipe for Dogs Ingredients: 2 c. low salt beef or chicken broth 2 - 3 ice cube trays Mix water with beef or chicken broth and pour into ice cube trays. Place in freezer and serve cold. For an extra treat, add a rawhide stick halfway through the freezing. Serve outside, on a nice, hot day! The Natural Pet Food Cookbook: Healthful Recipes for Dogs and Cats You Want The Best For Your Pets After the massive commercial pet food recall in 2007, you're probably concerned about why to feed your dog or cat. The Natural Pet Food Cookbook: Healthful Recipes For Dogs And Cats gives you great ways to supplement your pet's primary diet with nutritious meals that you prepare; that way, you're sure your dog or cat gets healthy variety. With an emphasis on natural ingredients and lots of colorful, fun illustrations, this cookbook gives you: * More than 50 vet-approved, pet-tested recipes, ranging from basic kibble to casseroles to stews * Tips on cooking techniques, food selection, and more * Info on storing and freezing your homemade pet foods * Details about the nutritional requirements of dogs and cats * Warnings about potentially harmful foods |
Human Medication Can Be Dangerous For Pets Newswise: What do you do when you have a stuffy nose, an aching back or an upset stomach? Many people reach for the over the counter medicines to alleviate the discomfort. What should you do when your pet appears to be suffering the maladies as you are? Do not reach for the human medicines until you talk to your veterinarian, said Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension veterinarian. Administration of human medications should only occur with the recommendation and supervision of a veterinarian, MacAllister said. Accidental pet poisoning is a common problem when pet owners intentionally give medication in an attempt to make their pet feel better. Pet poisoning also happens inadvertently when an animal has access to medications that are in their environment. If you have pets you should pet-proof your home just as you would if there were small children in the home. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatories (NSAIDS), which include common names such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can cause serious harm to pets. Dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals may develop stomach and intestinal ulcers, as well as serious kidney problems, if they consume these types of medications. MacAllister said that while acetaminophen is popular and safe for adults and children, the same does not hold true for animals, especially cats. One regular strength tablet of acetaminophen may cause damage to a cats red blood cells, which limits their ability to carry oxygen. In dogs, acetaminophen can lead to liver problems, and if consumed in large doses, red blood cell damage, she said. Other medications such as antidepressants, ADD/ADHD medicines, sleep aids, birth control, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, thyroid hormones and cholesterol lowering agents all can have detrimental effects on your pets. These medicines can cause a range of problems including liver damage, heart issues, seizures, elevated body temperature, decreased blood pressure, severe lethargy and slowed breathing, MacAllister said. Always keep medications safely behind locked or securely latched cabinets, even if you keep pills in a plastic weekly container. If a pet finds it, the pet may consider it a plastic chew toy. Also, if your pet is on medication, store it separately from your own medication. It can be easy to accidentally give the pet your own medication by mistake. Pets metabolize medications very differently than people so its imperative to use caution when storing medicines, MacAllister said. Even seemingly benign over the counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets. Call your veterinarian immediately if your pet has consumed any human medication. Released: 2/18/2011 4:55 PM EST: Source: Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Trisha Gedon Communications Specialist Agricultural Communications Services 136 Agriculture North Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078 Phone: 405-744-3625 Fax: 405-744-5739 E-Mail: trisha.gedon@okstate.edu |
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