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DIY Dog Friendly Gummy Bears!

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DIY Fun & Easy Dog Treats!

Not only am I passionate about taking care of others dogs while they are away, I also have a very big interest in pet nutrition. I love to think of fun and creative ways I can give my dogs some extra nutrients that their traditional dog food (kibble) may be lacking.

 

These dog friendly gummy bears only have three ingredients. Two of these ingredients can easily be changed up!

 

 

Ingredients:

  •  2 C Low Sodium Chicken Broth (can be changed to any kind of broth or water)
  • 1-2 Tbs Unflavored Pork Gelatin
  • 2 Tbs Organic Beet Powder (can be changed to any powder that is dog friendly to change the color and nutrients)

 

These are the steps:

Start by adding 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock to a medium size pot and place on medium heat. While the chicken stock is warming up measure out an additional 1/2 cup of chicken stock. To this stock you will add 1 Tbs (2Tbs if you want a firmer gummy bear) of the gelatin powder and stir until dissolved. Once the chicken stock and gelatin powder is well mixed you will let it sit for 5 minutes.

After the cool gelatin mixture has set for 5 minutes you will add this to the hot chicken stock on the stove. You will also add your beet powder for the added color! I added about 2 Tbs of the beet powder so I could get a really reach burgundy color!

Make sure that all of your ingredients have dissolved and are well incorporated. Now, is the time to fill your gummy bear molds or whatever mold you would really like to use! I like to place my molds on a baking sheet before I fill them so that it is easier to transfer to move them around.

Place the filled molds into the refrigerator to speed up the setting up process. Let them set for about an hour or even overnight. If you want to speed up the process even faster I suggest putting them in the freezer. I also have found that this makes them a little easier to get out of smaller molds!

Once the gummy bears have firmed up you can take them out of the molds and serve. I suggest giving these as a treat or in small portions added to your dogs meals!

 

Benefits of these treats:

I choose to use beet powder because it is a natural and pretty way to add color to your pets treats! Other benefits of beets are that they are full of micronutrients that aid in your dogs immune system and digestion. Beets also provide a source of vitamin C, fiber, folate and potassium!

 

I hope you find this easy treat recipe fun and if you make them makes sure to take me on Instagram so I can see all your awesome gummy treats!

 

Happy Baking!!!

 

 

 

 

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Christmas Gift Guide for Your Dog!

Christmas Gift Guide for Your Dog!

Gift giving season is here and our dogs are no exception to this rule. If you are anything like me you stuff their Christmas stockings just as full as everyone else. So, to make your Christmas shopping for your dog a little easier I have pulled together some of my favorite items and make it easy to click and shop (click the images to shop them)!

 

Dog Christmas Gift Guide

 

Keep Dogs Active: Mental stimulation for your dog is super important and may even prevent them from getting into mischief. Try one of these great products to keep them focused and happy! For ideas on stuffing your Kongs I will link a video here.

Furbo Dog Camera. Practically everyone has seen these and rightfully so. Now that many Americans are going back to work after the pandemic we all still want to know that our dogs are doing okay and not to mention that our dogs may be dealing with separation anxiety now that we are not with them 24-7. This Furbo Dog Camera has two way audio and is compatible with Alexa! Found on Amazon (#ad #FoundItOnAmazon).

 

Looking for something a little lower in cost? Then try this awesome interactive dog puzzle! This is a great way to hide a few treats and get your dogs sniffer and mind working! Found on Amazon (#ad #FoundItOnAmazon)

 

This mental stimulation toy is one of my all time favorites and go to. I love these so much that I provide these for my clients as an add on service because I firmly believe thes are great mental stimulation toys and it is also a great way to give your dog some natural treats! Found on Amazon (#ad #FoundItOnAmazon).

Dogs Health: Product ingredients that we give our dog or put on them are very important to their health. Here are a few products that are all natural and safe for you pups!

Our dogs breath can be one of the most repulsive smells one has smelt. If this is the case for you and your dog you really may want to take it seriously. Dental health is one of the top reasons dogs will visit their vet and not to mention it is a large reflection of there over all health. Using an all natural way to help address your dogs dental health along with the smell is a great solution! Found on animaleo.info.

Just like humans our skin being the biggest organ on our body dogs are very much the same. So whatever we put on their skin/fur can leach through their pores and ultimately effecting their health. Here is my favorite brand of all natural dog shampoo. I actually us this very shampoo on my dog bathing clients! Found on 4-legger.com.

 

Christmas Spirit: Who doesn’t love the holidays and everything festive? Here are a few products that will bring your dog right along with you during the Christmas season!

Count down the days to Christmas with this adorable dog advent calendar with cookies for each day. These dog cookies are made from locally sourced ingredients! Found on Amazon (#ad #FoundItOnAmazon)

These cute Christmas holiday dog collars are a great way to keep your dog fashionable for the holiday season! Not to mention all the extra cute dog Instagramable moments! Found on Amazon (#ad #FoundItOnAmazon)

 

Well there you have it, a few of my favorite items for your dog for Christmas. I hope you found this Dog Christmas Guide helpful! If you did feel free to share the shopping information with others!

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Christmas Gift Guide for Dog Lovers!

Christmas Gift Guide for Dog Lovers!

As you have been scouring the internet for the best guide for buying the perfect Christmas gift for the dog lover you know I am sure that you have come across a lot of the same old thing like the go to ‘Dog Mom’ T-Shirt.

I really wanted to put something together for you guys providing the products that I would want myself (a huge dog lover) or that I have used (I know they are good). I also wanted to make this an easy click and shop experience (click on images to shop them). So, I have pulled together some items from all over (Amazon (#ad), Etsy, Instagram, & product websites). Now there may be some things on my list that you have seen elsewhere well that just means that it is probably a really good gift idea, but I tried to provide different ideas and hopefully some that you may not have though about.

So to not waste any more of your valuable time let’s get to shopping!

 

Dog Lovers Christmas Gift Guide

 

Personalized Necklace:  These two necklaces get to show off the love for their dog without being too cheesy!

Classic 14K Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia Paw Print Initial Necklace. This necklace is roughly 18” long and hypoallergenic. Found on Amazon (#ad #FoundItOnAmazon).

Print of Love Charm Kit gives your dog lover the ability to make an impression into a keepsake! They can make it 24K gold, rose gold plated or pewter (additional charges). Found on caseymeltonstudio.com

Dog Art: A wonderful gift idea of a beautiful piece of art that they can put up around the holidays or something they can have up all year round is really foolproof. They will be able to keep these works of art forever and that can be put with any décor style! I personally have an oil painting of my two dogs that I will cherish forever!

This is an example of my very own oil painting done by a local artist. I simply gave her some images and told here what I wanted! I couldn’t have been happier with the end results. Keep in mind that this process may take a while so you may not have the physical product by Christmas time non the less it is 100% worth the wait. The price may vary, messaging her on Instagram will most likely be the best way to get more information! Found on Instagram.

This other form of art work is absolutely mind blowing! This talented women created these portraits among other things with a single needle and felt! Not only can you have a beautiful piece of art created she also offers DIY Books and Online Courses for those crafters! Found on Instagram.

A great work of art that is perfect just for the Christmas season would be a ornament of their dogs paw print! However, it doesn’t have to stop there. Once the Christmas season is over the dog lover could change the ornament into a keychain to carry around all year long! Found at caseymeltonstudio.com

Keep it Clean: Every dog lover absolutely loves their fluffy pooches but may not love the odor or clean up that comes along with their best friend(s). These gift ideas help them keep it fresh, clean and allowing more time with their four-legged friends.

With a great majority of dogs comes lots of extra dog hair. This gift item will help keep that dog lovers space clean while allowing them that extra time to spend with their best friend. This Shark Robot Vacuum will clean hard floors as well as carpet and if that isn’t enough it has Wifi and Alexa capabilities. This item can be found on Amazon (#ad #FoundItOnAmazon).

Eliminating that dog odor is also an important goal for most dog lovers. However, many products out there may not be safe to both them and their dogs. Put their mind as ease with this essential oil that is safe for all pets! Found on animaleo.info.

Not only is keeping the space smelling nice a go to but keeping their dog smelling nice is a great idea. This USDA Organic dog deodorant is perfect for those between bathing sessions when their dog needs a quick freshen up. Found on 4-legger.com.

Twinning: All dog lovers secretly want a way to catch the perfect Instagramable moments with their dogs! Here is something that will give those dog lovers a reason for one more cute dog photo!

These matching holiday P.J. pants and dog bandana are a classy way to twin with their dog without trying too hard. Found on TailsUpPups Etsy.

Keeping it Organized: We all have a million and one things going on and keeping the dog lovers live organized just makes things go a little more smoothly!

I have always wanted one of these amazing pet travel bags and I think of how nice it would be for all my overnight boarding clients. A must have for travelers! This item can be found on Amazon (#ad #FoundItOnAmazon)

Healthy Dog: All dog lovers want their loved ones to live a long and healthy life so why not provide them with the tools to help their furry family members with that process!

This book is the written by well known figures (Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker) in the pet industry helps to simplify the world of pet health that can be overwhelming! Found at  Foreverdog.com.

 

Well there you have it, my top choices for the perfect Christmas gift for those dog lovers you know. I hope you found this information helpful and if you have feel free to share the information with others. Also keep an eye out for our next Christmas Gift Guide for Your Dog!

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Dog Friendly Patios in Branson Missouri

Dog Friendly Patio’s in Branson Missouri

Who doesn’t love a good patio dining experience or cocktail hour? If your able to bring your dog, well that is just a cherry on top! Just like all of you other dog lovers out there we love to bring our dogs anywhere we can, so we have put together a list of restaurants/brewery’s  just for you and your fur babies! Whether you are a local or visiting the Branson Missouri area on vacation this is a great list to keep handy!

 

 Andy B’s Bowl Social

405 Branson Landing Blvd

Branson, Mo 65616

 Guy Fieri’s Branson Kitchen + Bar

100 Branson Landing Blvd #1111

Branson, Mo 65616

Downing Street Pour House

24 Downing St.

Hollister, Mo 65672

Seven Arrows Taproom

260 Birdcage Walk

Hollister, Mo 65672

Waxy O’ Shea’s Irish Pub

235 Branson Landing Blvd.

Branson, Mo 65616

 

We strongly recommend that you visit the website of  any restaurant/brewery before visiting for the latest hours and policy guidelines.

 

Keep In Mind

I know you all are as excited as we are about these great places that are allowing us to bring our dogs along as well, but let us continue to be the responsible pet owners that we are and follow some basic dog etiquette so we can all continue to enjoy these areas with our furry loved ones.

  • Keep your dog on a leash at all times.
  • Bring those poopy bags and clean up after your pets. Taking your dog on a nice walk before your visit is always a great idea.
  • Keep all fours of  your dogs paws on the ground. We all agree that it may be pretty cool that you have trained your dog to set at the table but we need to be respectful of the establishments property.
  • If you have extra food and you would like to share it with your dog that is 100% up to you. However, letting them eat off the plates or licking it clean is not such a good idea.
  • Although we are all in love with our dogs we have to keep in mind that not everyone is. So to be respectful of others and their experience, keep your dog close. If they are having a hard time settling down maybe take a quick walk or maybe bring them back another time.
  • Your dog doesn’t need to meet all the other dogs, some may even be in training. So, let us be respectful of the other dogs space and the space and wishes of their owners.

 

If you know of any other locations or would like to be placed on this list please contact [email protected]

If you have found this helpful we would love it if you would share it with others as well!

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Knowing About Ticks & How To Prevent Them

If you live anywhere that has trees, grass or shrubs you are no stranger to ticks. As well as the majority of us are no strangers to ticks we are also no stranger to the terrifying stories and or facts that have come along with knowing about ticks.

With there being over 800 species of ticks around the world and with 90 of them being found in the United States (Hill) it is good to understand a little bit about them, not only for dogs sake but also for our own.

Where Do Ticks Thrive?

Ticks can pretty much thrive in any outdoor area. However, much of the time you will find them in areas with tall grass, trees and shrubs (i.e. walking trails and in the woods.) Most commonly ticks enjoy being in areas with a bit more moisture. This includes areas with higher humidity and or areas that have been getting more rainfall than they they normally would like many have experienced this year. Thus, causing a better living environment for the ticks and making a big problem for us and our four-legged friends.

What kind of Ticks Are There?

As mentioned before there are several types of ticks. However, the most common ones that people see and are failure with are Black legged Tick (a.k.a Deer Tick), American Dog Tick, Lone Star Tick and Brown Dog Tick.

The Black legged tick typically live around two years and are most commonly seen in deciduous wooded areas. This species relies mostly on white tail deer as their host for reproduction.

You will find the American Dog Tick mostly close to walkways and or trails as they prefer to live in less wooded areas and gravitate to the grassier areas. These ticks can also live up to two years and find host of all sizes.

The Lone Star Tick thrive in heavily wooded areas with low foliage growth and areas where animals like to bed down. This tick is by far the one that I see the most around my home as I am surrounded by woods.

The Brown Dog Tick although is found primarily in the southern most parts of the U.S. it can really be found anywhere.

What Kind of Diseases Do Ticks Spread?

Many ticks can carry more than one kind of disease. So, what should we be aware of? We will stick with just the most common ticks seen above for the sake of time. The Deer Tick can carry Lyme disease, Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis. The American Dog Tick can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tularemia. The Lone Star Tick can carry Monocytic Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever whereas the Brown Dog Tick can carry Rock Mountain Spotted fever rickettsia (which is mostly in dogs), canine ehrlichiosis and canine babesiosis.

So, what are these diseases, and do they affect human and dogs? For an easy reference I have made a table that provides helpful information.

Tips for Prevention!

Some helpful tips provided by the CDC in prevention of ticks and their diseases are

1) know where to expect the ticks.

2) Use EPA registered insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, paramenthane-diol or 2-undecanone.

3) Once you come inside check your clothing and animals for ticks and

4) showering (CDC Features).

Although many may find this helpful when it comes to some of the prevention task like the using the repellent with DEET many would say no way, hasn’t DEET been known to cause cancer among other crazy things? Well according to the CDC DEET in rare cases may cause skin rashes, blisters and skin mucous membrane irritation (CDC). As well as stated by the Oregon State University that the EPA classified it as “not classifiable as a human carcinogen”, which means there is not enough evidence to say that it does or does not cause cancer (Oregon). Personally, for me that is enough not to use bug spray with DEET on the regular. If I have no other option available, I would probably use it but if I can prevent it I would defiantly do so. However, if you refer to the list of ingredients that you may want to have in your repellent you will notice that the CDC also mentioned oil of lemon eucalyptus. They do mention that the oil should be EPA registered to assure that it is proven safe and effective (CDC).

Now lets talk about the prevention of ticks in our four legged family members. Everyone knows about the well-known flea and tick medications that almost 88% of dogs are getting the repeated doses of (Lavan). However, as I have posted on my Facebook page @Our Praising Paws LLC you will find a video of a dog who was given a flea and tick medication and the owner that was not told the side effects that can occur from this and the dog now has daily seizures. There are natural preventatives that you can give your dog to help prevent against ticks. Like all-natural flea and tick collars, drops as well as mist that you can spray your dog with before each outing. Although these can not be claimed as an end all be all it is most definitely a positive option.

How you will prevent from ticks is up to you and because the idea of prevention against them can be a bit overwhelming I have provided some of the products that I use on my pets to help fight against those nasty little bitters. I want to be clear that I do not get any kick backs from any of these products that you buy, I personally trust the company and the doctor behind it.

I truly hope that you have found this information interesting and helpful in understanding ticks better and how to prevent against them. So, until next time keep those ticks at bay and keep your fury family members safe.

Works Cited

CDC. Fight the Bite for Protection from Malaria Guidelines for DEET Insect Repellent Use. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web pdf. 19, June. 2019. https://www.cdc.gov>malaria>toolkit

CDC. West Nile virus: Prevention. Last reviewed: December 10, 2018. Web 19, June. 2019 https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/prevention/index.html

“CDC Features.” Stop Ticks to Avoid Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last reviewed: May 14,2019. Web 19, June. 2019.

Hill, C. & MacDonald, J. “Insects and Ticks> Ticks”. Purdue University Medical Entomology. Purdue University, 2008. Web 19 June 2019 https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publichealth/insects/tick.html

Jackson, D.; Luukinen, B.; Buhl, K.; Stone, D. 2008. DEET General Fact Sheet; National Pesticide Information Center, Oregon State University Extension Services. http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/DEETgen.html.

Lavan, Robert. “Results from a U.S. Dog Owner Survey on the Treatment Satisfaction and Prevention for Fluralaner against Flea and Tick Infections.” Journal of Veterinary: Science & Technology. 8.3 (2017): 2. Web. 19 June, 2019

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