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Say Happy New Year With Homemade Holiday Noshers!
North woke up ready to ring in 2009 (OK, maybe he's this excited every morning), but I'm in the mood to bake something yummy like I did last year. Lucy Postins, founder of The Honest Kitchen, shared her own homemade Holiday Noshers recipe with me a while back, and I'm thinking that's what I should bake up for my pooch today. If you want to join me in treating a pal to these fruity treats, get the recipe and read more
Share Your Animal-Related Resolutions For '09!
From not letting Fido hog the blankets and your side of the bed to not catering to Fluffy's constant desire for your food and not cat food, I want to hear all about your New Year's resolutions involving furry friends.
Personally, I plan to improve North's behavior towards strangers, maybe working his exuberance down to mild excitement! I know this change, as with any resolution, starts with me.
Tips For a Pet-Safe New Year's Eve Party!
If you're throwing (or attending) a New Year's Eve bash with a furry friend, beware of the dangers of those festive decorations! Even if you wanna take a photo of your pet perhaps wearing a party hat like this fella, take it off immediately afterwards. Not only is it dangerous if he decides to munch on the paper, but the elastic string can choke your pal or lodge in his throat if he decides to eat his entire costume.
New Year’s Petsolution: Portion Control
Just because your pet eats it, doesn't mean he's hungry! Many vets will recommend feeding a cat or dog at least twice a day and checking with the label on the packaging for portion guidelines based on your pet's weight. Although my pup scarfs down all his food in seconds, my vet did mention that I should remove any unfinished portions after 20 minutes to prevent him from overeating from the trough.
New Year’s Petsolution: Get in Shape
If you're like me, getting more active is high up on your 2008 to-do list! Many dog owners underestimate the amount of exercise each pooch needs. Even with a fenced-in area for your pup to frolic in, you both can still benefit from a nice walk.
New Year’s Petsolution: Improve Manners
Try to get a new start to '08 by focusing on obedience. Having a well-trained pet makes you (and your pet) look good even to those non-animal lovers, and it's always fun to bond with your pal. Oftentimes, manners issues can be helped with proper socialization – if pooch doesn't play well with others yet, consider bringing him to a playgroup to get him used to the sights, smells, and sounds of other dogs and, if he's timid around people, try introducing him to friends in individual and small group settings on his turf.
New Year’s Petsolution: Get a Healthy Start
Nothing begins a new year better than a fresh, healthy start! First off, make sure pets are up-to-date with all their health care needs.
- Shots.
Have a Barking New Year from North!
Hmmm, although North was perfectly content to be filmed for Christmas, today he had other ideas. I was trying to clean up my apartment which sent him into a fit, part of which I captured here for you. His frantic barking is odd, he is usually so quiet.New Year’s Petsolution: Donate the Clutter
To kick off our week of New Year's Petsolutions, I'm ready to tackle the clutter. Although I like my home to appear clutter-free, at some point along the way, I caught a bug of the just-in-cases. Behind the closed doors of my closet are a myriad of perfectly usable items that I simply don't use.
Bake Up a Doggone Delightful New Year!
I'm ready to ring in the new year, North's ready to ring in the new year . . .
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