Recipe for Chicken Soup for the Doggie Soul Pupsicles

Make sure the broth DOES NOT contain Onions!!!!!!!!

During this hot humid weather i have been giving my dog patients a pupsicle made from chicken soup which is frozen inside plastic containers with lids.The dogs seem to love just licking on these as if they were eating a popsicle. It keeps them occupied during their sessions too. Some dogs will try to take the frozen block out of the container once it has melted a bit. You can put it in their food bowl.

Make sure your dog is supervised while eating these. Some dogs, especially food obsessed labs will like to try to put the entire container in their mouth! You may want to break up the frozen block into smaller pieces for those dogs.

You can add other ingredients to this. I cook like my Italian grandmothers, which means i do not like to measure things. Since i tend to burn things left unattended, using a medium sized crock pot is the easiest method for me. If you use a larger crock pot add a bit more of each of these ingredients.

Add about 2 of the 32 oz.containers of organic chicken broth to the crock pot with filtered water. Wolfgang Puck makes an onion free broth OR you could add your own chicken broth. (Trade Joes makes an onion-free turkey broth too.) Make sure there are no onions in it.

Add about 5-8 peeled then shredded carrots. (you can buy them at Trader Joes already shredded!)

Add 2-4 stalks of finely chopped celery (not necessary!)

About 2 tablespoons of dry parsley if you have it. (Very good for stinky dog breath)

Add 3-4 pieces of free range frozen or fresh boneless chicken. You can add more chicken if you like.

Mix it up as best as you can. Put the lid on and cook on low for about 7 hours or on high for about 4 hours. Mix the soup during the day and try to break up the chicken.

Let it cool for about 45 minutes. Then spoon the mixture into tupperware type plastic containers. Put the lids on securely. Turn upside down and place in freezer. This way the chicken will freeze at the top of the container. Let freeze over night. Allow the container to thaw for about 10 minutes to make it easier for the dog to lick.

Do not give this frozen pupsicle to your dog during cold weather!

Four Paws Acupuncture now offers nutritional and herbal consultations by phone for all those out of the North Shore of MA area. click here for more info

It was my first Christmas with the newly adopted pet humans. Santa did not bring the herd of sheep i had hoped for, but he did bring the cats a cool laser toy…which turned out to be for me too!

This youtube is my first public movie debut. As you can see my pet humans are amateurs at filming. Here’s hoping this new year they figure out what they are doing so that i will be nominated for an Oscar by 2012!

More snow is on its way today and tonight in New England. What more could a border collie-newfie mix ever want than a backyard filled with snow for the laser to reflect on!

Happy Boxing Day!
Until next post,
Quan Yin Kali Wu

While on Squirrel Patrol this week i encountered some very interesting squirrels. Perhaps these furry creatures were left behind after the Halloween madness?

I am certain these poker playing varmits were part of that tacky Fiesta Shows Carnival selling fried dough in the Salem Commons. (I did hope to find some morsels of sausage on the ground before they left.)

If only the pet humans would let me off that cursed leash.

Until next post,
Have a squirrelicious day,
Quan Yin

I have decided that if Oprah can feature cool stuff in her magazine- then i should be able to do so on my blog. (I do think that i should also have my own TV show and magazine someday as well. Of course- i probably should get past the fear of being in front of cameras and flashing lights.)

Here are a few pawsitive gifts for dog lovers designed by my pet human aka as Beta-chic who moonlights as an artist when she is not sticking pins in dogs.

Of course these gifts are for humans. I personally would prefer to receive a dozen squirrels to chase, a nice box of organic sausage and 10 walks a day.

If anyone knows Oprah could you give her a call for me?
Thanks
Quan Yin Kali Wu

Meditating Santa Paws on Green Lotus Coasters

This design is also on organic t-shirts, sweats and a few other items. All available at The Chanting Dog Shop

Zen Inspired Peace Love Paws

This design is also on organic t-shirts, sweats and a few other items. All available at The Chanting Dog Shop

Om! Om! Om! Mantra Claus

How does Santa stay so young? With meditation, yoga and a sense of humor!
See this design and other art inspired by Eastern traditions at http://www.printfection.com/planetcalamari

For unique jewelry, fiber art and mixed media pieces visit the The Planet Calamari Etsy Shop

Designer Park Squirrel

Available at your local park in a variety of sizes and shades of brown.

of Our Lady of Perpetual Squirrels Cathedral

(Please note that Quan Yin was not forced to go out in public in this costume. Nor was she harmed in anyway. Of course, the cats did mock her the rest of the day.)

My pet humans have diagnosed me with Squirrel OCD syndrome. I must make sure to chase every squirrel i see. Even the ones that i think are hiding from me. How they mock me – laughing with those little squirrelly snickers while running up trees holding their little acorns. The nerve. How i do wish i could catch one. But i am held back by a L-E-A-S-H. So unfair.

The pet humans now refer to the Salem Commons as”Squirrel-andia”. (Beta-chic has a song for Squirrel-andia to the tune of Oh Canada. Be thankful that we do not have a recording of that to post!)

And i am not sure why i keep hearing them say in a very bad Russian accent “Boreeese we must get squirrel” every time i stop and point at a squirrel. I think the only remedy for this OCD affliction is organic chicken sausage given at regular intervals 3 hours apart each day.

Time to go search for more squirrels,
Quan Yin

Click here to watch the Rocky & Bullwinkle Show!

I’m clean thanks to the Halo Cloud Nine Shampoo for dogs!

Cloud Nine Herbal Shampoo is a revitalizing infusion of botanical oils and extracts – turning grooming into a pleasurable experience

Ingredients: Saponified Oils of Coconut, Olive and Jojoba, Tea Tree Oil, Rosemary Oil, Sage Oil Cedarwood Oil, Peppermint Oil, Sweet Orange Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Pine Needle Oil, Aloe Vera, Rosemary Extract (as a preservative)

There are several other great shampoo products for dogs on the market. My pet humans decided on the spur of the moment i needed a bath and bought this at Whole Foods. Now they are going to spray me with some stinky Neem oil to keep away the ticks and fleas.

Swami Dog-ananda is the patron of all homeless, flea ridden dogs.

In shelters devotees of this Master place a biscuit at his image in hopes of finding a new home. Others chant his mantra….Home Please find me a Hooooooome

. Swami Dog-ananda has stayed in embodiment until all dogs find homes. Go to your local shelter and adopt a dog. Good DOGma…Good Karma.
Find the Swami Dog-ananda Throw Pillow and other pawsitive gifts for dog lovers at The Tao of Dog Galleria

Treating Dogs with TCM
by jeanie mossa kraft, L.Ac. with Norman Kraft, L. Ac.

We did it! Our book is at the publishers and we are anxiously awaiting the proof copy for final editions. This book should be available to TCM practitioners by the first week of May.

This is a guide for the acupuncturist practitioner on the treatment of arthritis, pain and bi syndromes in dogs.

Includes:
Diagnosis
Western Veterinary Medication
Chinese Herbal Medicinals
Acupuncture
Canine Nutrition
Supplements & Lifestyle Recommendations
Laser Acupuncture
Tips on Working With Dogs and Their Owners

If you are interested in ordering a copy of this book or would like info on the recently approved NCCAOM class “Treating Painful Canine Disorders with TCM” please email us at woof at fourpawsacupuncture dot com.

The class is 3 CEU/PDA units and will be available to licensed acupuncturists late May. We will have more information on the cost soon.

Here’s Trouble!” In January, 2006, after some tough times of her own, then twelve year old Kendra Duncan of Marblehead, Massachusetts, decided that kids (and adults too) could use some help during difficult times … maybe they were ill, or had lost a loved one … or were simply feeling a little bit afraid. They needed a great big hug … and more!

She sat down and drew a very simple little pup, and named him “Trouble”! She then worked with her aunt, Sheila, to design a cuddly plush toy as well as a children’s book which tells Trouble’s story of rescue and hope…and how to “be tough” when times are hard.

Trouble has a mission … to make people feel better … and he does! It’s magical! ” To learn more visit http://www.troublesaysbetough.com.

Purchase this adorable stuffed Trouble dog or the children’s book and the proceeds are donated back to the SPCA of TN towards rescuing another poor dog that has no hope.