In denial: The unfortunate truth about fleas that you may
be ignoring
Alright pet parents- are you ready to hate me? Because I’m
about to tell you something that I have told many pet parents in the past and
to my surprise it almost always elicits a furious or begrudging reaction. I’m
about to talk about fleas right now so grab your pitch forks and torches.
It has happened to me so many times- good hearted, loving
pet parents with only the best intentions for their pets making statements like
“my cat has never had fleas in its life and my neighbor's cat has been around
the yard and NOW she has fleas!” or “my dog has NEVER had fleas and since I
went to the dog park with that new dog he has them!”
Announcing The Magic Zoo Halloween photo contest winner!
Paws For Reaction mascot and my baby girl Keira is one
lucky girl- she just won a Halloween Photo Contest held by The Magic Zoo! The
Magic Zoo sells beautiful “handcrafted jewelry for animal lovers.” Miss Keira
was wearing her adorable witch hat to match my witch costume and she got to
visit with every family that came trick-or-treating. She was pretty proud of
her costume and how great she was as at welcoming the kids so when I told her
she won the contest she was pretty excited!
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Furry fall fun!
Did you celebrate these pet holidays in October? Find out the fun you missed!
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Tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween
The mistake you could be making this Halloween that could
cost your pet its life- read more!
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Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin!
Make your pooch a special Halloween treat using
pumpkin as the key ingredient! Try one of these quick and easy recipes!
Have a safe and purrrfect Halloween!
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Go pumpkin picking with these adorable dogs!
Happy Caturday!
Be the pumpkin....
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Letter from the editor
I don't just love pets but as some of you who follow me on Instagram know I am also a huge nature buff! You can see from Paws For Reaction mascot Keira's many hiking adventures- nature, pets and photography are passions of mine.
Christmas gift idea for
the animal lover and all my single ladies
The inspirational 2015 Tailsof NYC RescueMen Calendar will give you a double dose of cute and it raises money for a great cause. The calendar
features 12 true stories about New York City men who rescued animals in need- ladies
listen up!
Happy Caturday!
Come with me if you want to live...
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Safety tips: How to keep pets safe from Halloween hazards
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The neighborhood is
getting spookier as Halloween crawls closer and closer. Horrific decorations
adorn festive homes while they search for the best costume continues. Little do
pet parents know the candy and décor of Halloween could end up being dangerous
for household pets.
Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI) released its Top Halloween PetDangers and Safety Tips on Oct. 15 to help educate pet parents about how this
scary holiday could negatively affect their pet. VPI reports that in the United States alone
consumers spend $7 billion on Halloween candy, decorations, and costumes.
Unfortunately having all of these seemingly benign holiday objects in the home
means that consumers could be exposing their pets to toxic or hazardous things.
Happy Caturday!
Why does it feel like somebody's watching me?
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Keira's Provincial Park tours: High Falls in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada
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Keira and daddy were embarking on a 6km hike- there and back- to High Falls in Algonquin Park, Achary- one of the largest Provincial Parks in Ontario, Canada...
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Keira's Provincial Park tours: Barron Canyon Trail in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada
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7
homemade dog biscuit recipes using pumpkin
When shopping for
pumpkins to carve into Jack-o-lanterns this Halloween you may be unaware of the incredible
health benefits that the bright orange gourd has for your pet. Powdered pumpkin
seed is often used to support urinary health in dogs. It is especially useful
if the dog has an upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation. Pumpkin is rich in
fiber and its natural oils ease digestive stress and discomfort.
Not
only will pumpkin keep your dog regular but it is a healthy snack that is
extremely low in calories. Since pumpkins are so accessible in October you may want to pick up an extra one
for your pooch. Homemade dog treats using pumpkin in the ingredients provides
the dog with a safe and healthy treat. When feeding pumpkin from a can make
sure to always use canned pumpkin and not canned pumpkin pie filling.
Listed
below are 7 easy and delicious dog treat recipes using this festive fall food.
It is important to consult your veterinarian if you have any questions about
feeding pumpkin.
Pumpkin Dog
Biscuits
Food.com features
its own dog treat recipe using pumpkin in the ingredients. This recipe is
simple but mouth-watering for a pooch. One especially great thing about this
treat recipe is that it works as a great base for you to add your own
ingredients. Try adding diced, cooked bacon or crushed cranberry.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dry milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour (wheat
flour is probably better)
- water
Healthy Pumpkin
Balls
This is a fantastic recipe by Cesar Milan's website Cesar's Way that
features pumpkin as the hero of the dish. These Healthy Pumpkin Balls are
jam-packed with fiber, vitamin A, beta-carotene, iron and potassium. These dog
treats only take 25 minutes to bake!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 4 tbsp molasses
- 4 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Peanut Butter and
Pumpkin Dog Treats
This tasty dog treat recipe only has 6 ingredients! Allrecipes.com features
this peanut butter and pumpkin dog treat recipe that will have your dog
drooling. Mix a doggy favorite- peanut butter- with the healthy, low calorie
pumpkin for something that will delight your dogs taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pup-kin Biscuits
Rachael Ray has
been concocting delicious recipes for people throughout her long career. This
recipe however has gone to the dogs. Check out Rachael Ray's Pup-kin Biscuits recipe.
It makes a whopping 36 servings that your dog will gladly devour.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned
pure pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons
dry milk powder
- 2 1/2 cups white
or whole wheat flour
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Pumpkin Pie Dog
Biscuits
Dog Treat Kitchen offers
readers so many excellent recipes just for the dog in your life. This is a
fantastically festive recipe using pumpkin to make for your pup this October.
This is one treat that will smell delicious while its baking!
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, smooth
• 1/4 cup water
Click here to read the rest of the
recipe!
Pumpkin Apple Dog
Treats
October doesn't just invite pumpkin pie onto your dinner table but it
also celebrates another fall dessert- apple pie. This recipe by Pumpkinista.com combines both of those
wonderful harvest foods together into one yummy dog treat.
Ingredients
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 small finely chopped or grated apples (could probably do 1 large/medium)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
Grain-Free
Pumpkin Dog Treats
Is your dog grain-free? No worries- this pumpkin dog treat is just right
for you to try. This recipe by A Cozy Kitchen uses garbanzo flour
instead of wheat flour. Some dogs are allergic to grains and this is the best
way to know you are feeding a grain free treat that is healthy too!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups garbanzo flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut
butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
Keira's Provincial Park tours: Non-operating Foy Park in Ontario, Canada
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Keira and daddy decided to go on a hike somewhere new. They went Foy Provincial Park which is now non-operating...
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The 14 best dog costumes for Halloween 2014
Halloween is drawing near and pet parents are starting to get their
pets costumes together.
Spider Dog- created by YouTube prank group SA Wardega- terrified citizens and
respectively raised the bar for creative dog costumes. Whether the costume is
scary, clever or just plain adorable the bar is set high for 2014. Check out
these spooky pups model 14 of the best Halloween costumes for fall 2014. We added a few more photos of adorable dogs in Halloween costumes at the bottom of the page- just for fun!
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