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December 2008 Newsletter
Welcome
to the December edition of the ANML-RESQ Newsletter.
The
volunteers and animals [past and present] of ANML-RESQ
would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and a great New Year.
Spoil
Me Pets in Mount Forest
Well Denise from Spoil Me Pets in Mount Forest is at it again for our
friends at ANML-RESQ. For the month of December she put together a
wonderful Christmas basket chock full of goodies for both human and the
four legged alike. For a small donation to the Rescue you can fill out a
ballot and enter to win this great basket. A name will be drawn before
Christmas. She is always thinking of us and the furry friends we try to
help. She has put a lot of time and effort into our Rescue this year
from her butter tart day to various draws to win food or treats for your
pets.
All
of us at ANML-RESQ would like to send out a huge thank you to Denise and
wish her a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year to her and
her furkids.
ANML-RESQ Calendar 2009
The
ANML-RESQ Calendar for 2009 will be out soon - we will let you know as
soon as it becomes available.
Christmas
Pictures
If you have any holiday
pictures of your pets and wish to send them to us so we can post them on
the web site, send them to anmlresq@hotmail.com
Happy
Holidays
Coca and Snickers would like to wish everyone Happy
and Safe Holidays!
Holiday
Hazards - Thanks
to Mia Carter - Please check her blog for more info
...>
Any 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic
can attest to the fact that the holidays are a dangerous time for pets.
The number of poisonings, injuries, accidents and preventable illnesses
rises dramatically from the latter part of November through early
January. Cat owners, dog owners, bird owners and other pet lovers should
consider the following holiday hazards.
Pet Holiday Hazard 1: The Holiday
Food - The incidence of pancreatitis
in dogs increases dramatically around Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and
Christmas, as well-intentioned owners feed their dogs fatty foods and
even fat trimmings, which cause a potentially deadly inflammation of the
pancreas. So avoid feeding fatty food and large quantities of a new
food, as this can cause diarrhea or vomiting in dogs and cats. So before
the holidays arrive, pet owners should learn what foods are toxic to
dogs and cats and keep the ASPCA pet poison control center number
(888-426-4435) handy, just in case.
Pet Holiday Hazard 2: The Holiday
Plants - Poinsettias, mistletoe, holly berries and some Christmas
trees (cedar) can be toxic to dogs, cats, birds and even children! So
pet owners should learn what
plants are toxic to pets and avoid bringing those potentially
poisonous plants into the home. And even non-toxic plants can cause
quite an upset stomach if ingested by a dog or cat, so keep even
"safe" plants well out of the reach of cats, dogs and other
pets.
Pet Holiday Hazard 3: The Holiday
Decorations - The Christmas tree poses its very own danger. Cats may
try to climb the Christmas tree, causing the tree to tip and fall,
breaking glass ornaments and light bulbs in the process. Cat owners
should either keep the tree in an area that is off-limits to the cat
when a human is not present to supervise, or consider tethering the tree
using a bit of wire and some strategically placed eye hooks. Pet owners
should also avoid using glass ornaments on their Christmas trees, as
this can pose a hazard to dogs, cats and humans if the glass ornaments
are knocked off the tree and break. If glass Christmas tree ornaments
cannot be avoided, place the breakable ornaments on the higher tree
limbs. Also avoid using tinsel on the Christmas tree or in other
locations. Tinsel can cause intestinal obstructions in a dog or cat.
Caution should also be used when placing garland in the home as a
holiday decoration. Candles or the menorah can pose a danger to pets,
especially if unattended. The cat may wander too close to the flame,
resulting in burns. Or a playful dog may bump into a table and knock a
candle over, starting a fire.
Pet Holiday Hazard 4: The Holiday
Party/Dinner Guests and Other Holiday Visitors - There's many guests
coming into the home around the holidays this poses many dangers to
pets. A child who does not know how to properly interact with a dog or
cat may end up the victim of a dog bite incident or cat clawing. As
guests enter and exit the home for Thanksgiving dinner or a New Year's
Eve party, this provides an opportunity for dogs, cats, and birds to
escape, so all pets should be secured when holiday guests are expected.
A visitor may feed an inappropriate or toxic food to a cat, dog or other
pet, resulting in a holiday pet poisoning incident. And a house guest
may leave inappropriate and potentially toxic food items (i.e.
chocolates) inside their guestroom or in their open luggage - easy
pickings for a curious and hungry cat or dog. Educate guests about the
do's and don'ts inside a home with a pet.
Pet Holiday Hazard 5: The Presents
- If a gift contains a food item, like gourmet chocolates, a dog is
going to know exactly what's inside - the dog's nose always knows! So if
a wrapped gift is placed under the Christmas tree, this provides the dog
with an opportunity to "open" the holiday gift before December
25. Before placing a present under the Christmas tree, always ask the
gift giver if the contents include a food item that may attract unwanted
attention from the dog.
Pet owners may also enjoy reading about
Thanksgiving
Hazards and Dangers for Pets.
| Used
with Permission. 'The copyright of the article Holiday
Hazards for Cats and Dogs in Pet
Care is owned by Mia
Carter'. If you wish to use any part or all of this
article, please contact Mia Carter. |
NB: On
another note, we have just learned that potpourri can be dangerous/
hazardous to your dog's health. Be very careful what you leave around the
house that your animals can get into.
Dog
Adoptables of
the Month - December
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Cat
Adoptables of
the Month - December
Grey
Bruce Animal Shelter: We are located just south of Owen Sound and are open 7 days a week
from 8 am until noon. Please call us at 519 372-1911 for more information. You
can also view Patches and Ginger on our Petfinder
web page. Courtesy Posting
for the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter.
Doggy
Recipe for December
| Christmas Cookie -
Lucies
Farm |
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Note: The ready time does
not allow for the drying out period - usually overnight.
You can obtain calcium
either by crushing a calcium tablet or using egg shells.
Wash egg shells, bake at 180C/160C (fan assisted oven)/350F/
gas mark 4 for 30 minutes. When cold, pulverize in a food
processor or mortar and pestle.
These goodies are available
to our guests at our luxury
dog resort. Alternatively, you can buy them from
us, ready for your pooch to share with you.
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| 1/2
cup |
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corn
oil |
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| 1/4
cup |
|
honey |
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| 1/4
cup |
|
molasses |
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| 1 |
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egg,
beaten |
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| 2.5
cups |
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whole
wheat flour |
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| 1
tsp |
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cinnamon |
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| 1/2
tsp |
|
ground
cloves |
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| 1/2
tsp |
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ground
ginger |
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| 1/2
tsp |
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allspice |
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| 1/2
tsp |
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calcium |
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| Mix
dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients. Add wet mix to
dry; mix and knead until well blended. Roll out and cut
into desired shapes and bake for 20 minutes at
180C/160C (fan assisted oven) or 350F or Gas Mark 4. Leave
in warm oven overnight to harden. |
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| Servings:
20 |
| Preparation
time: 20 minutes |
| Cooking
time: 20 minutes |
| Ready in:
40 minutes |
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Have
a great recipe - send it to anmlresq@hotmail.com
-
we will feature it here!
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