Tip of the Day- Fall and Winter Pet Care
Always provide fresh, clean water for your pet. If the weather is cold, please check their water for ice formation and remove the ice.
Indoor pets should be provided with a warm, dry area free from drafts. Provide bedding that off cold floors, and wash bedding weekly if possible (the fleas will hate you).
Outdoor pets should have dry shelter out of the wind. Bring cats and dogs into the house if the weather conditions are rainy , snowy or weather conditions are severe (cold, etc).
Staying warm requires extra calories, pets may need more food or a change in diet. Talk to your veterinarian about your pets needs.
Ice, snow and mud-Remove ice, salt, mud, snow from your pets coats, feet as soon as possible. If the skin looks reddish, white or grey in cold weather, may be scaly or peeling, suspect frostbite if the weather has been really cold. Talk to a veterinarian immediately.
Shedding-Most dogs and cats shed their summer coats in the fall before putting on their winter coat. Most years this is light and not very noticable. Special attention should be paid to hair coats and daily or weekly brushing (as needed) should help your pet and you be happier. |
Recipe of the Day |
Grilled Salmon
1 whole salmon, cleaned 2 to 3 lemons, sliced 2 to 3 limes, sliced a few tarragon sprigs a few dill sprigs
Place fish on double foil. Cover salmon with herbs. Arrange alternate citrus slices over the fish. Arrange so that herbs and citrus are on both sides of fish. Wrap well and refrigerate 1 hour Preheat grill at medium high (or grey coals) Cook 10 min for each inch thickness of salmon (inside foil). If additional browning is desired, remove from foil and continue cooking (don't overcook) The salmon may also be cooked in the oven at 350 degrees. Serve with additional fresh citrus slices. Good hot or cold.
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