Yes, pets get lost more than they get stolen, but pet theft is
becoming more and more of a problem with pet owners. It pays to
take some simple and inexpensive precautions that will prevent a
tragedy. Such things as tattooing all of your animals, and
micro-chipping is an excellent form of pet identification.
Remember to keep every gate into your property locked at all
times and you may want to even consider some fake security
cameras, which are almost guaranteed to deter a thief. Of
course, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Heat 1 tsp. corn oil in a skillet and fry 1 small mackerel until
it flakes apart easily. Remove and cool. Pour 1/2 cup hot water
into the pan and scrape the brown bits into it. Remove the bones
from the fish and mix with the juice. For dogs, serve in pieces
with kibble; for cats, grind with the pan juices
As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat the
best care possible. And caring for your pet means feeding him
the best diet you can.
Animals, because they are color blind, ...Read the rest of this entry »
I'm sure you have someone on your gift list that loves pets,
it's a given. Pet lover gifts are a ton of fun to receive and
even more fun to give to just the right pet loving friend or
relative. Here are a few great suggestions for that special
someone who has a single special pet or a variety of special
pets. After all, it is important to celebrate the special bond
we have between animals and humans! How about a pewter pet
magnet? These magnets are perfect for the office or home and
they come ...Read the rest of this entry »
Who else wants to know how to build the best ever hen house?Do you want happy hens? Because I tell you a happy hen is a layer! And if you are keeping hens, then that's what it's all about. Your hens needs to be happy and secure, you know how they all huddle together for warmth and security on a night, well if they are in the most draught free and securehen house they will reward you with more eggs than you can eat.If you already own hens and want to get them laying more eggs then follow my ... Read the rest of this entry »
Combine 1 chicken liver, 1 giblet, 1 chicken heart, 1 chicken
neck, 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley.
Cover and simmer until the giblet is tender.
Chop all the meat for dogs removing bones and mix with kibble;
for cats, you may want to grind the meat in the blender.
As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat the
best care possible. And caring for your pet means feeding him
the best diet you can.
Animals, because they are color blind, choose their foods ...Read the rest of this entry »
'And all because of a damned cat! It's only a cat, for God's
sake!'
I'll never forget the wracking sobs of the girl sitting before
me, and the disbelief on the face of the mother who uttered
these words.
I was a Guidance Counsellor in a city high school, and the
girl's performance had slumped in recent weeks. Her mother
couldn't believe it might possibly be related to the loss of the
girl's pet cat.
It became obvious that there wasn't much of a bond between
mother and daughter. So over the ...Read the rest of this entry »
1 cup cornmeal 1 tsp. finely ground cuttlebone
1 cup hulled millet 2 tbsp. liquid honey
1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs
2 tbsp. raw wheat germ
4 egg yolks (for larger birds add 1/2 cup peanuts or coconut)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place all ingredients into a bowl
and mix well. Pat into a greased and floured baking dish. Bake
for 30 minutes or until firm (if edges start to get too brown,
cover with foil).
Cool and cut into small squares.
As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give ...Read the rest of this entry »