Dec 12 2010
Winter Tips For Dog Owners
The cold weather is upon us. Dogs who have arthritis and other painful syndromes can sometimes feel worse on damp cold days. Here are a few tips to help your dog stay warm and comfortable.
* Add runners or carpets on hardwood floors to make it warmer and easier for your dog to walk on.
* Add runners on wooden stairs.
* Leave your heat on at about 60-65 degrees during the day for your pets.
* Keep your dog’s bed away from drafty doorways or windows.
* Add a blanket to your dog’s bed.
* Dogs with shorter hair may need to wear a jacket outdoors or fleece coat indoors on brutally cold days.
* Make sure your dog has plenty of water. Dogs can get dehydrated during the winter.
* Add a pinch of cinnamon to your dog’s food. Cinnamon warms the joints and is used to treat arthritis in Chinese herbal medicine.
Recipe for Cinnamon Meatballs for Dogs
Here is a recipe for your dog with warming cinnamon. Please do not add onion to this recipe as onion is toxic for dogs.
1/4 cup of shredded carrots (optional)
3 tablespoons of fresh or dry parsley (Great for stinky dog breath.)
1 teaspon of salt
1 egg
1/2 pound of free range/ organic chicken or turkey
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well. Form into meatballs and bake for about 25 minutes.
Let cool before serving. 4 medium sized meatballs with a side of cooked green beans, carrots or sweet potato makes a delicious meal for your best friend!











