Saturday, July 25, 2009

Sweet Paw-Tato Chips


Sweet Paw-Tato Chips For Dogs
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You will need: Sweet Potato(s)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 teaspoon per potato) Dry Oregano flakes (1/2 teaspoon per potato) And or Dry Rosemary leaves (1/2 teaspoon per potato)


Pre-heat oven to 120 to 140 degrees. Clean potato(s) and slice as evenly as possible in to 1/8" thick slices. Be sure to remove any black or green spots. Place slices into a bowl large enough to permit mixing. Add the olive oil and mix to lightly coat all slices. Add more oil if necessary. Add the oregano and or rosemary and mix again until all slices are spiced. Place slices on a cookie sheet in a single layer and place in the oven for 6 to 12 hours until chips are crisp. Flip chips occasionally. *** For best results; use a food dehydrator instead of oven drying. Follow all preparation steps then follow the drying instructions for your unit. ***

Cooking for your dog can be very rewarding. The recipes we offer are simple and easy to prepare. We suggest you take every precaution and cleanliness preparing food for your pet as you would for yourself. It is our recommendation that all ingredients you use should be all natural and certified organic. This is an opportunity for you to provide wholesome fresh treats for your pet free of the chemicals and preservatives found in many commercial treats.

Please remember that TREATS ARE TREATS!!! They are not intended to supplement or replace a meal. Your homemade or our All Natural California K9 Kitchen treats and kits are a great way of rewarding your pup for a job well done or to celebrate a special day.

Before you prepare this treat recipe and give it to your dog; we recommend you consult with your veterinarian or animal nutritionist to be sure the ingredients will be tolerated.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Going In for Surgery


Tomorrow is the big day! I will arrive at the Dr. office early tomorrow morning, get checked in and suppose to be the first surgery of the day. I need a good teeth cleaning and there are couple teeth that have to be pulled. This is the first time I have had to go under for my teeth cleaning. Not too bad for an almost 10 year old Italian Greyhound. Many my age are already missing many teeth.

While they are under the hood; the Dr. is going to remove a lump that has developed on my butt.

The vet and my dad are a bit concerned about me having such a big procedure under anesthesia because of my Grand Mal seizure history. I Heard them saying that the anesthesia can make me have a really big and long seizure. They have a plan and will give me some special medicine just before and after surgery. My Dad will have some of this medicine at home too just in case I have a problem in the middle of the night.

Well, that is all for now. . .Wish me luck!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

My Brother Romeo!

If you are an Italian Greyhound Romeo is your brother too!

Romeo was recently found in a park in Orange County, mal-nourished with ulcerations on his eyes and nose. He was released to IGCA Rescue by O.C. Animal Services; he is in temporary foster care undergoing medical care and diagnostics for the ulcerations. Romeo has a grade three heart murmur, several abscessed teeth and two grade 2 skin cancer masses. He is undergoing a regimen of antibiotics and nutritional supplements to build him up his strength and immune system so that he can successfully handle the anesthetic for his pending surgeries. His prognosis is positive; his road to recovery long but at nine years old he has many happy years ahead of him. If you would like to help him on his path to recovery please send your tax deductible donation to IGCA Rescue, c/o R.E. Bailey 2268 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 or directly to Dr. Tom Austin, Newport Harbor Animal Hospital 125 Mesa Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca 92627