Of course, dogs also need plenty of exercise. A nice-paced, leashed walk of at least 40 minutes is a great way to help us stay in shape — and it will likely do the humans walking us some good as well. Although I wouldn’t recommend that humans eat our kibble, I would say that adding more fruits and vegetables to their diet is a good idea. Just as our faithful dog guardians want us to feel great, we want our loving humans to be healthy, too.
When our furry friends get sick, it’s up to us to bring them in for a veterinary appointment. It’s part of the responsibility of being a pet owner, but stray animals have no owners. Who takes care of them when they most need it? Sadly, help is beyond their reach in many cases. However, some dogs won’t let anything stand in their way, especially if it’s a difference between life and death. In January 2025, a stray mother dog noticed her puppy stopped moving and jumped into action. Without an owner to guide her, the mother brought her baby to a local veterinarian clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. The staff saw the dog standing outside their door, so they checked on her and noticed the lifeless puppy. The pup was freezing cold, and the vet wasn’t even sure if it was still alive! The vet could not hear the puppy’s heartbeat with a stethoscope, so he checked it with a needle, which provided promising results! The dog was alive but had a very slow heartbeat. The vet used a blow dryer to warm the puppy up, and before long, it was awake and moving again. All the while, the mother was at the puppy’s side with her head perched on the examination table. So, how did the puppy’s mother know where to take her baby? This wasn’t her first encounter with this vet clinic; the same doctor was already treating the puppy’s littermate after good Samaritans brought her to the same clinic a few days earlier. Both puppies have been reunited with their mother and are all under the close eye of the clinic. Whether discussing humans or dogs, parents are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their children survive and thrive. However, dogs might have to be more creative with their efforts. Stray Dog Outsmarts Fate and Saves Her Puppy’s Life
Until next time, eat wisely and live happily!
–Sam
Nothing says “good dog” like a fresh batch of tasty puppy cookies. Prepare for extra tail wags when you treat your four-legged friend to these special beefy biscuits! ‘GOOD DOG’ COOKIES Inspired by AllRecipes.com
INGREDIENTS • 2 cubes beef bouillon • 3/4 cup boiling water • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
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1 egg, beaten
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 tbsp brown sugar
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. 2. Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water and allow to cool. 3. In a bowl, combine flour, dry milk, egg, oil, beef broth, and brown sugar. Mix well and knead dough for 1 minute. 4. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough into bone shapes and place on cookie sheet. 5. Bake for 30 minutes and allow to cool before sharing with your good dog.
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