It's Halloween time and there are plenty of pumpkins around. Good thing that pumpkin is great for your dogs! It's high in fiber, low in calories, and full of Beta Keratin. It's also great for your dog's digestive system. You can use canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling.) However, if you have a few real pumpkins and want to give them to your dogs, here are some cooking and preparation suggestions: 1. Raw pumpkin is okay, as long as it is fresh. Don't use your Halloween pumpkin that's been sitting out on your porch steps for weeks. Yuck! Just peel the pumpkin and cut the flesh into small cubes. You can then top your dog's food with some of the pumpkin cubes. 2. Pumpkin puree Boil peeled, cubed pumpkin until tender. or cut pumpkins in half and scoop out the seeds. Place on cookie sheet and roast for 30 minutes or so, until golden brown on edges. Scoop out the flesh and discard the skin. Place in food processor and add a little water and puree. I p...
I've got a secret. Something's changed here at The Writer's Dog. Something exciting, a little bit different, a little scary, and I can't wait to tell you. But first, I thought we'd play a little game. Can you guess my secret? 1. We're opening a retirement home for senior golden retrievers. 2. I'm under contract for a series of exciting books about dogs. 3. My first book, Dieting with my Dog, is being made into a movie. 4. We rescued a family of cats, so I'll be blogging about cats too. 5. Ernest earned his TDI to become a therapy dog. 6. The blog is undergoing a fantastic new redesign. 7. We're moving to the country. 8. We got a new puppy. Leave your guess in the comments. Only one answer is right. What do you think it is? One winner will be drawn from everyone who guesses the right answer. Winner will receive this Life is Good sticker. (Please provide an email address so I'll have a way to contact you if you win.) **Sorry, those who already kno...
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