Arden Moore,
ACCBC, ADCBC Pet trend, behavior and safety expert Arden@FourLeggedLife.com
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Purr-fect Tuna Patties
he holidays are fast approaching. In the midst of dealing with your holiday guests, the special meals, the decorations and the shopping, please remember to celebrate with your No. 1 fan – your pet. From the pages of my best-selling books, Happy You, I am delighted to offer these delicious recipes to treat your favorite dog or cat this holiday season.
Marvelous Mutt Meatballs
INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef or sirloin 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 carrots, finely chopped 1 cup bread crumbs 6 tablespoons tomato paste (low-sodium)
INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs One 6 1/2 –ounce can of water-packed tuna, drained and flaked 1 cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon brewer’s yeast 1 teaspoon bone meal 2 tablespoons margarine
1. In a medium-sized bowl, whip the eggs. 2. Add the tuna, bread crumbs, brewer’s yeast and bone meal. Blend with a wooden spoon until moistened.
3. In a skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat. Take small handfuls of the mixture and form 5 patties. Cook each side for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Allow the patties to cool. Crumble one
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
into small pieces into a small plate for your cat.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a
5. Store the rest of the patties in the refrig-
medium-sized bowl.
erator in a container with a lid.
3. Scoop out by the spoonful and roll into mini-sized meatballs.
4. Place the meatballs on a cookie sheet sprayed with non-fat cooking spray.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. 6. Cool before serving and store the rest in the refrigerator in a container with a lid.
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And, to prevent Yule time from turning into yowl time filled with canine calamity and feline frustration, I offer these tips:
f POWERWALKWITHYOUR POOCH.
By sticking to a daily brisk walk or run with your dog each day, you offer a healthy outlet to unleash your dog’s pent up energy and anxiety caused by holiday guests and indoor decorations. Physical exercise also helps you stave off some of the holiday stress. Use the walk to mentally map out your holiday gift list or holiday dinner game plan – or as a good excuse to escape irritating or demanding relatives who are visiting.
f ILLUMINATE SAFELY. Prevent singed
whiskers and burned paws by using flameless candles and battery-operated holiday lighting. Take a pass on liquid potpourri that can cause mouth burns.
f KEEP AN EYE ON THE BUBBLY.
Don’t leave glasses of wine or champagne unattended as alcohol can cause havoc on your pet’s digestion system. Also watch where you place your glass of eggnog, punch or other alcohol-laden drink. An ounce of alcohol can cause alcohol poisoning in a small breed dog.
f SERVE FAMILIAR FOODS. Treats of
turkey, ham, gravy, cookies and other holiday goodies can lead to gastrointestinal upsets in your dog or cat not accustomed to eating these foods. Maintain your dog or cat’s regular commercial food diet during