llie Corner If you’re skeptical about needing to get your dog on worm, flea, and tick medicines in the winter and are thinking about just waiting until spring or summer when these bugs or more common, think again! Our doctors here always recommend keeping your dogs on these doses year-round, as fleas and ticks can survive in people’s homes and dog-boarding facilities. Intestinal worms can be commonly
Snowed In for Christmas? It’s Board Game Time! 3 New Games to Entertain You Through the Holidays
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the games are so delightful …”
found in rabbit and deer manure, which are even easier for dogs to access in the winter when those piles are just sitting on the snow. You might say, “Yuck!” but we dogs say, “Mmmm.” This holiday season, make sure you give your dog the gift of a healthy body that can fight back against worms, fleas, and ticks. Simparica Trio makes it easier than ever to do just that, so call Petersen Pet Hospital and schedule an appointment today!
Those might not be the exact lyrics from the famous Christmas carol, but it’s true that decks of cards and various board games get
many families through the holiday season. You can only rewatch“It’s a Wonderful Life” and“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” so many times before the jokes grow stale. While newmovie releases can be fun, many have been stalled this year because of the pandemic. Luckily, board games are still coming out on schedule.
If you’re on the hunt for alternatives to Monopoly, Clue, and Scrabble, check out these fresh 2020 games, which all come recommended by the experts at Thrillist.
1. The Alpha: A Nature Lover’s Dream Game If your childhood dream was joining a wolf pack like Mowgli in “The Jungle Book,” this is the board game for you! The Alpha is a beautifully illustrated strategic game where players act as pack leaders and compete with other players to acquire territory and snag the best food. Gameplay is done in rounds that include four stages: stalk, chase, resolve, and advance. The game is rated for 3–6 players ages 10 and up. 2. Half Truth: Brilliant Minds Meet Here If you’re a fan of Trivial Pursuit, you’ll love Half Truth. At its heart, it’s a trivia game, but it ups the stakes by giving players the opportunity to bet on how many correct answers they’ll get. Really though, there’s only one thing you need to know about this game, and Thrillist said it best: “It’s the brainchild of legendary Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield and 74-time Jeopardy! winner Ken Jennings.”What a pedigree! Everyone 12 and over will want a seat at the table. 3. getCrewd: A Playground for Movie Buffs getCrewd is a card game that comes in a retro-style film can, and that single trait speaks volumes. In this PG-13-rated game, you play a film producer in search of the perfect actor, director, and crew to make your movie happen. However, the deck will keep throwing obstacles in your way, including everything from flash floods to writers’ strikes. If you have a competitive side, you’ll love this mad scramble to the finish line.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups low-sodium or homemade chicken or turkey broth
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1 lb low-fat ground turkey
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2 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca flour
DIRECTIONS
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In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a simmer.
2. In a skillet, brown ground turkey, breaking it up into small pieces.
3. When turkey is cooked thoroughly, strain off any remaining fat.
4. Sprinkle cornstarch or tapioca flour over meat and stir well to coat evenly.
5. Pour broth over meat mixture and bring it to a low boil until it thickens.
6. Let cool slightly but serve warm over your dog or cat’s favorite dry food.
With these games in your cabinet, you won’t even notice the snowbanks outside!
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Enjoy the holiday feasting together!
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