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Veggie Bone Recipe for Dog Treats Ingredients: 3 cups minced parsley 1/4 cup carrots, chopped very fine 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or         parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons bran 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 to 1 cup of water Preheat oven to 350 degrees, rack on middle level. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese, and oil. combine all the dry ingredients and add to veggies. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, mixing well. Make a moist but not wet dough. If needed, add a little more water. Knead for one minute. Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Using cookie cutter or a glass, cut out the shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet. Gather the scraps and re-roll and cut. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes until biscuits have browned and hardened slightly. (They will harden more as they cool.) Speed cooling by placing them on wire racks. Store in airtight tin.   Pet Goodies Dog Goodies Cat Goodies Household Hints Easy Recipes Kids Crafts Herbal Remedies Freebies Zuke?s Chicken-Flavored Mini Naturals Dog Treats, 16 Ounces Because each one is only 2 calories, Zuke’s Chicken-Flavored Mini Naturals Dog Treats are the perfect moist, miniature treat for training. Each bite is packed with the delicious taste of real USDA chicken, so your dog will be ready and willing to jump through hoops to earn another. Zuke’s Mini Naturals are made in the U.S.A. with high-quality proteins and grains and enriched with vitamins and minerals. They contain no wheat, soy, corn, or artificial colors, flavors, or by-products. Ingredients include Chicken, Ground Rice, Ground Barley, Malted Barley, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Tapioca, Brewer’s Yeast, Natural Flavors, Fish Oil, Lecithin, Salt, Phosphoric Acid (a natural acidifier), Sorbic Acid (a preservative), Mixed Tocopherols, and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Great for all adult dogs. Please read all label information on delivery!  Great for Training.. Order today and make your dog happy and healthy! Under $10 at Amazon.com and eligible for Free Shipping with Amazon Prime.

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog by Kyra Sundance 101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps? The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites, allow readers to start training immediately. Tips and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training methods are required. Trick training is a great way to bond with your dog and help him integrate into your family. It keeps him mentally and physically challenged and helps to establish paths of communication between you. Many tricks build skills needed for common dog sports, dog dancing, and dog therapy work. It's every dog lover's privilege that Kyra and Chalcy took time from their performing schedule to share their secrets in 101 Dog Tricks. Save over $12 off Publishers price at Amazon.com! This book is great for the new dog owner or for those who are experienced with dogs!  Especially if you have a Weimeraner! 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog!     Web www.foodfunandfacts.com Back to Home Page | Email Me! | Copyright 1999-2010 | Privacy Policy | Ask a Question

Ick is for Tick Protecting Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks (Family Features) - Spring has sprung, and with warm weather and sunshine comes a more sinister visitor, the threat of fleas and ticks to your pets and your home. Fleas may cause severe itching which can lead to sores if left untreated and they may carry tapeworms that can be transmitted to your pet. A flea infestation can happen quickly and easily, and once your pet is infested, it is likely your home is as well. And while ticks won't multiply like fleas, they do carry diseases that can harm both pets and humans. Prevention By taking a few simple preventative measures, your pet can have a happier and healthier spring and summer. Vacuum your home often, paying close attention to where your pets like to sleep. Be sure to wash their bedding on a regular basis. Ticks are most commonly found in grassy or wooded areas, so cut back any tall grass around your house. Check your pet closely for ticks after activity in heavily vegetated areas.  Groom your dog frequently to check for fleas and ticks. Use topical adulticide and insect growth regulators (IGRs) products. Adulticides are compounds that kill and repel adult fleas, ticks and other insects. IGRs mimic a naturally occurring insect hormone that interferes with normal flea development, preventing immature pests from becoming adults. By killing flea larvae, you break the life cycle helping to prevent infestations. "This last step is the most effective in ongoing protection against fleas and ticks, and now it's even easier for pet parents to protect their pets because of an increased availability of products," said Dr. Robyn Jaynes, veterinarian and pet care expert for PetSmart. Popular products like Advantage Topical Solution and K9 Advantix used to be available only through a veterinarian, but are now sold at any PetSmart store or online at  Save up to 30% on Dog Flea & Tick Products at PetSmart.com! Treatment  If your pet has fleas, it's important to treat your pet, your house and your yard. Start by bathing your pet with a flea shampoo. These special shampoos contain ingredients that will kill adult fleas in your pet's coat but generally do not keep fleas from coming back. Following the bath, apply one of the topical adulticides sold at PetSmart. All pets in the house should be treated with the topical products to ensure fleas do not just transfer from one pet to another. Clean your pet's favorite hangouts and launder its bed. Consider a professional fogger in each room. Contact your veterinarian or exterminator for professional advice and the best products. Use professional, concentrated yard sprays, many of which attach easily to the end of a garden hose for application. It's especially important to spray moist and shaded areas of your yard.  For tick removal, it's best not to remove the tick with your bare fingers. Instead: Try using an alcohol swab to irritate the tick, then grab it with tweezers where the mouth enters the skin and with a slow steady pull, remove the whole tick without twisting it as you pull. Be sure to deposit the tick in alcohol to kill it. Clean the area with a disinfectant, apply a topical antibiotic and wash hands thoroughly. Whatever prevention measures or treatment you choose, make sure you read all directions carefully. Ask your veterinarian if you need further instruction on the correct way to use a flea and tick product. Never use a dog product on a cat or vice versa. For more information,  Save up to 30% on Dog Flea & Tick Products at PetSmart.com! SOURCE: PetSmart