Nutrition
Posted: 03/13/2010
Tucker's Shamrocks
Tucker has shared with you his knack for searching all coat and pant pockets for all forms of treats.
Even if my pockets do not contain any treats, Tucker finds it necessary to confirm for himself that none are present. TSA would be proud of this thorough search techniques.
The other day, while I was not in the kitchen, Tucker went through my jacket pockets. He removed all contents - money, Kleenex, ink pen, etc. While he did not find any treats, he certainly did me the favor of removing many unwanted contents.
Well, Tucker will have a ball today, because my pockets will be filled with Pat's traditional Shamrock peanut butter cookies.
Since many of Tucker's friends have requested the recipe, we want to share this with you.
TO MAKE ABOUT 30 - 3 INCH TREATS
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups of water
1/2 cup canola oil
2 organic eggs
2 tablespoons JIF Creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons of vanilla
1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups of unbleached white flour
1/2 cup of cornmeal
1/2 cup of rolled oats
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 F
Mix water, oil, eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla with a wire whisk. Add flours, cornmeal and oats. Combine with a mixer.
Take half the dough and place on a floured surface. Gently knead, adding more white flour as necessary to form a pliable dough. (This will require a substantial amount of flour.) Roll out to 1/2 inch thick and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 F. Turn off oven and leave cookies in for 20 minute to crisp. Store in airtight container.
ENJOY AND JOIN TUCKER FOR THE SCOTTISH VERSION OF THE IRISH JIG!!
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Posted: 07/23/2009
Tucker's Foodie Thoughts
Tucker, like all smart Scottish terriers, wants the best of everything, especially as in FOOD.
Many struggle with what to feed their pets. And, especially after the pet food recall fiasco of 2006 and 2007, many pet owners have become highly selective of what food is best for their furry family member.
Some have switched from commercial dog food to all natural, holistic and even organic mixes. Still others have decided to cook human food for their dogs.
Tucker urges all to be smart about what human food to feed their Scotties. Moreover, he suggests a mix of both holistic kibble and human ingredients to keep the members of the Scottish clan both happy and healthy.
Tucker's list of ingredients that will Liven Up Your Scotties Meals.
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Posted: 09/08/2007
Tucker's Do Not Eat List
Tucker wants to state the obvious..."The genetic make-up of canines and humans is different." Tucker makes this statement because he hears many customers come into the store and talk about the human food they fdeed their dog.
Tucker believes you cannot be too careful when it comes to feeding dogs, especially if you are feeding them people food, because many foods and ingredients that are safe for people can be deadly to animals.
If you ever have a question on what or what not to feed your dog, Tucker recommends that you visit the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center.
Here are the top ten foods and ingredients that should never be given to dogs:
1) chocolate, coffee, caffeine
2) alcohol
3) avocado
4) macadamia nuts
5) grapes and raisins
6) yeast dough
7) raw or undercooked meat, eggs and bones
8) xylitol
9) onions, garlic and chives
10) milk
Tucker would add one other human food item to the list - Corn Cobs. According to a study by the University of Minnesota, "Dogs cannot digest corn cobs and they will often need to be surgically removed from their stomach." During the summer months especially, you will need to be careful when walking your dog, particularly on trash day. Do not let your dog snatch a corn cob from a garbage heap. It could be very dangerous to his health.
As is always the case, you can count on Tucker's advice when it comes to food. He loves his food, but he especially cherishes his health!
Good boy Tucker.
Posted: 06/09/2007
Tucker and Commercial Dog Food
Tucker, our Scottie, insists on eating only the very best food on the planet. He will not eat any food that does not contain all natural human ingredients.
He says..."If your dog is constantly scratching, vomiting intermittently, has diarrhoea, it is very likely that your are feeding commercial dog food." Tucker recommends that you review the following information about "commercial food."
Food Not Fit for a Pet
Canine Health Concern
Acetaminophen In Pet Food
Tucker believes that the food he is fed "determines his happiness, behavior, health and overall well-being." In the wild, no one cooked for the wolf or brushed his teeth. They ate raw, unprocessed food.
Tucker loves raw and cooked meat. He also loves vegetables. If you have been motivated by the recent pet food recall - which is ongoing - to consider a raw food diet for your "fur child's" meals, Tucker suggests you bone up on Feeding Raw Food.
If you are not ready for the raw food diet just yet, Tucker suggests that you go Organic!
Nu Dimensions Nutrition
Karma Organic Dog Food
Posted: 05/17/2007
Holistic Nutrition for Tucker
We cook for Tucker. We do so because we want him to live a healthy and full life. He loves to sit by the stove as his food is being boiled.
The best diet for dogs are natural ones, coming as close as possible to the diet they would eat in the wild.
Since our pets are not in the wild, you might ask "What can I do to feed my pet a truly natural holistic?" Both dogs and cats are carnivorous, but dogs have tended to be more scavenging in the wild and, therefore, eat more of a variety of foods, and require less protein than cats.
Given the recent pet food scare, more and more people are realizing that most commercial dog food contain unnatural ingredients, such as soymeal, artificial colorings and flavorings, as well as harmful preservatives, such as BHA and ethoxyquin.
The meat content in commercial dog food is often composed of "by-products," which can be anything from cancerous tissues, to diseased organs. Anything considered "not fit for human consumption" can be found in such food.
As you read through the ingredients on a bag of dog food, ask yourself "Would I eat this food?" If the answer is no, then why would you feed your "fur child" that same food?
Boiled Diet
A good beginning to a healthy diet should include 50% grains, 25% vegetables, and 25% protein.
The grains should be boiled or steamed. The best staple grain is brown rice. The vegetables should also be boiled. Most vegetables are fine, although carrots, broccoli are favorites.
If you buy fresh organic meat, it can be safely fed raw, which is ideal. If you purchase meat from the supermarket, it should be steamed or boiled. Chicken, turkey and rabbit are also excellent protein sources, as are organ meats, such as liver or kidney.
Finally, eggs are a great source of protein.
Recommendations
If cooking for your pet is not an option, then you should look into all natural pet food companies that do nothing but make great food:
Solid Gold Health Foods
The Honest Kitchen
Natura
Sojos
If you do decide to cook for your fur family member, introduce the new diet gradually.
You will begin to notice a difference in vitality, energy and the condition of the coat.
Comments: (Add Comment)Comments:
Posted on 05/18/2007
May I add Canadae to your list of all-natural pet foods?
Link: http://www.canidae.com/
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