Mandy's Party and Meatballs "Great Meatball Recipe"
Mandy's Party and Meatballs
"Party Pooped Out"
Monday: February 8th 8:50 P.M.
Mandy and her pals had a wonderful time at her party but all the excitement was a little "ruff" on her...she was feeling it in her "bones" of course. After all she and her friends downed those great K-9 meatballs from none other than the kitchen of Rachael Ray herself...
I'll clue you in on the recipe:
Note: Always check with your vet about which foods are appropriate for you to share with your pet.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach(thawed and drained)
- 2 T chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2 T Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric(turmeric aids digestion)
Preheat your oven to 400. Grease a muffin pan.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Fill each muffin tin with 1/4 of the mixture.
Bake about 15 minutes until cooked through.
Remember you must cool them completely on the racks.
These meatballs are definitely delish for the pooches. They smack their chops on these!
Hint: Put in cute muffin cups or go to your butcher for old-fashioned ground beef containers. Find great dog recipes at www.rachaelraymagazine.com
"The First Signs of Spring"
Wednesday: February 17th 10:15 A.M.
Remember now that the warmer weather is approaching, it's a great time to get you and your dog in tip-top shape. Trim both of your waistlines with a walk...not only will your pet love it but it will also soothe and calm you...which in turn will soothe and calm your dog! Researchers say just losing 10% of body weight for you and doggie will help the two of you from racking up doctor bills.
Remember..." a dog is one of the remaining reasons why some people can be persuaded to go for a walk!"
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Now that spring is here be aware of some common poison plants around your home to protect from your animal. Here are just a few:
Azalea
Lilies
Tulip/Daffodil bulbs
Rhododendron
Tip: If you think your pet has eaten a toxic plant call the poison hotline the number is: 888-426-4435
Also, be aware of some of the scents you bring into your home. Certain aromas from spice sachets or scented candles may stress out your dog.
Keep a card with the "Petcentric" web site handy for first aid for your dog if needed. Proper first aid procedures can prevent one in four animal deaths.
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Max will probably get his bandage off next weekend - yeah!
Friday: February 19th 7:40 P.M.
We love our dogs like our own children and like children they also need to know their boundaries. Dogs like to test authority figures, especially your teenaged pet. To ease these problems, here are a few simple rules:
1) Be firm and consistent
2) Make sure your pet knows his place is the floor not the furniture
3) Make sure ALL family members keep these rules
(Your dog, believe it or not will be more at ease if he knows that you are in charge)
I'll leave you tonight with a thought to remember, "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our life WHOLE"
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