your dog or cat is experiencing. You can select from a list that has items such as abnormal behavior, bleeding, eye/ear problems, weight loss, and much more. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can also search keywords.
Biking … in the Snow?
After clicking on what the issue is, you answer either “yes or no” questions in order to help you decide how to take action. It will also give you symptom considerations that can explain why your pet may be having certain issues. This is a great tool to help decrease the number of calls we get, but it’s also helpful for pet owners. Even if we’re closed, the website can help you decide if you need to go to an emergency pet hospital.
This Sport Could Keep You Fit Through the Winter
If you visit Long Island this winter, you just might see talk show host Jimmy Fallon zooming through the streets on a fat-tire bike. These bikes look a little silly, but their wide (4–6 inches) tires are grippy enough to let New Yorkers like Fallon commute even on the snowiest days. Outside of the city, fat biking is a popular sport on snowy mountain trails where a street bike would never survive. 3 Reasons to Ride If you already love cycling, investing in a fat-tire bike can help you extend your bike season and enjoy the sport all year-round. It’s also a great way to stay in shape! As Bicycling magazine puts it, “On a fat bike, you can burn up to 1,500 calories an hour in soft conditions — seriously. But you’ll also recover faster than if you went for an hourlong run.” Finally, zooming through the snow on a bike is just fun. As Singletracks writer Michael Paul says, “They make you feel like you’re 8 years old again — you’ll be hard-pressed to wipe that grin off your face!” Trouble on the Trail In some ways, that boundless joy is warranted because winter fat biking can actually be safer than summer mountain biking thanks to the deep snow that cushions falls on trail sides. That said, it’s still important to choose your route wisely and take precautions. The International Mountain Bicycling Association suggests bringing along ice fishing picks and rope if you ride across ice and watching the weather to avoid slush. Bikers should also bring provisions, dress properly, and use proper trail etiquette depending on where they ride. Visit IMBA. com/Node/1865 to learn more. A Final Reality Check The biggest downside to fat-tire biking is the expense: “Budget” bikes start at over $500 and quality rigs can cost more than $3,000! Fortunately, you can rent fat-tire bikes by the day in most mountain towns and ski resorts. Also, fat bikes aren’t just for winter — if you invest in one, you can ride it all year-round. For a full beginner’s guide to fat biking, visit FatBikePlanet.com/how-to-ride-a-fat- bike-for-beginners.
Keep this great resource handy for any type of question or concern you may have regarding your pet.
Doughnuts for the dogs? Why not? These sweet treats are soon to be your pup’s favorite snack! INGREDIENTS • 1 cup flour • 1 cup oats • 1/3 cup coconut oil • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 2 eggs • Greek yogurt • Bacon bits DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a doughnut pan with cooking spray and set aside. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the yogurt and bacon bits and mix until a dough forms. 3. Using your hands, press dough into doughnut pan. 4. Fill each doughnut cavity and press down firmly. (The dough will not rise, so be sure each space is packed tightly.) 5. Bake for 14 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. 6. Let cool, then carefully remove doughnuts from pan. 7. Dip each doughnut in yogurt and sprinkle with bacon bits. 8. Freeze for about 5 minutes, then serve to your pup!
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