recently been released called Solensia can help your cat with their pain. The drug functions like naturally produced antibodies and can help relieve the pain of OA. You will see your feline more active after using the pain reliever. This treatment option lasts only one month, so you will have to return to the office to receive more doses of Solensia. If your furry friend is showing signs of OA, and you want more information about making your cat more comfortable and available treatment options, visit your friends at Petersen Pet Hospital. We will be happy to provide you with more information about OA and help your kitty continue to live a long and happy life. Let’s Talk About Osteoarthritis
How the Grinch Stole Our Hearts Behind the Timeless Christmas Tale As regularly as Rudolph does, the Grinch appears on our television screens every December. Despite his negative attitude and nefarious intentions, the protagonist of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” remains a family favorite more than 50 years after the animated TV special first aired. The Grinch’s transformation into a cultural icon began with a 1957 children’s book. Author Dr. Seuss had recently experienced great success with “The Cat in the Hat” and was a hot commodity. He published “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” later that same year, and the black-and-white book was an instant smash. The story might have ended there if Dr. Seuss had his way.
Dr. Seuss was protective of his creations and didn’t trust them in anyone else’s hands, but his filmmaker friend, Chuck Jones, eventually persuaded him to reconsider. Still, the story required some changes. Jones assigned the Grinch his signature green color, and the Grinch’s dog, Max, was given a more prominent role to increase the special’s runtime. But the songs were the most important of all. The TV special contains nine total musical numbers, the most famous featuring lyrics only Dr. Seuss could have written. “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is a hilariously clever song and a highlight of the program. The filmmakers also secured a big win in the voice talents of horror movie legend Boris Karloff, who provided an alternatingly sneering and tender tone to the production.
Spoil your dog for the holidays with these applesauce and oatmeal cookies! And don’t forget to include these with the cookie exchange for your friends to share with their favorite K9!
INGREDIENTS •
2 cups whole-wheat flour
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1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tbsp vanilla extract Natural food coloring
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2 cups oat flour
2 eggs
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Thanks to its full animation technique featuring 25,000 drawings, Variety says “The Grinch” may have been the most expensive television special made until that time. Later, Hollywood upped the ante with a live-action adaptation in 2000 and an animated full-length film in 2018. Both movies were box office successes, but neither has overtaken the 26-minute TV special as our favorite way to enjoy the Grinch. Why does the Grinch endure? Dr. Seuss based the character on himself, so it may be that there’s a little bit of the Grinch in all of us. Unlike that other well-known holiday-hater Ebenezer Scrooge, he gives those who aren’t full of Christmas cheer a favorable mascot. The Grinch’s wild schemes and comical complaints are more fun than menacing, and his story produces a reliably happy ending. As its greatest gift, an annual viewing can leave even the most hardened Grinch feeling as if their own heart has grown a size or two.
2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Use a food processor, electric mixer, or spoon to combine all ingredients and mix until a dough is formed. Add more flour if dough is too sticky. 4. Separate dough into several large balls. 5. Add natural food coloring to dough balls and knead with your hands. 6. Flour a work surface and roll each ball flat to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut into shapes. Place cookies on the baking sheet. 7. Bake for 20 minutes. 8. Allow cookies to cool, then serve to your pup!
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