Sue's Views Sniffles and Friends Newsletter - November 2008
Sue's Views
Sniffles' Friends
The holidays are here and we hope you’ll be enjoying quality time with your family and friends! Please remember these things so your pets stay safe and enjoy the good cheer:
Animals can suffer from frostbite and hypothermia so please don’t leave them outside during winter weather.
Fatty and high sodium foods like poultry skin can cause pancreatitis which can be life threatening. Turkey bones are especially dangerous for pets, so ditch them! If you want to give your pet a special treat buy something pet appropriate at your local pet bakery.
If you have a Christmas tree don’t let your pet drink the water because it can contain dangerous fertilizers from the tree residue. Things like tinsel and garland can become lodged in your pet’s esophagus or intestines if they try to eat it so use with care
Antifreeze tastes sweet to animals but it’s fatal. Steer clear of puddles and always observe your dog during walks. Store your antifreeze somewhere safe and out of reach.
ASPCA Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435
Have a happy and safe holiday!
We know you have silly and sweet pictures of your pets and we want to share them with the Sniffles community!
Please send us photos of your pets for our website photo gallery. You can send them to: sue@snifflesandfriends.com.
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Pet Tips and Tricks Five Ways Pets Improve Your Health 1.They prevent allergies: studies show people who have pets build a stronger immune system. 2. Pets are friend magnets: animals are natural conversation starters and can help you meet new people if you’re shy! 3. Pets benefit the elderly: caring for a pet offers exercise and friendship. 4. Pets do your mind and body good: pets reduce anxiety, depression and they help lower your blood pressure. 5. Pets are good for your heart: pet owners who suffer from a heart attack will live longer than those who are petless. Studies have shown that men who own pets have lower cholesterol.
Sniffles’ Treat of the Month For Pets 2 lbs. ground turkey, 2 eggs, 2 cups cooked rice, 8 oz. peas, 3 carrots diced, 1 apple diced, 2 cloves garlic minced
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well by hand. On baking sheet, form into the shape of a large dog bone. Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool and serve!
Download a printable version of this month's Scoop here!