Senior Pet Month
The month of celebrating senior pets is in November of each year, just
in time for a few other holidays. National Senior Pet Month
was established to highlight the many senior animals living in shelters
throughout the United States that are looking for loving, caring homes.
The idea is to get people who are thinking about adopting a pet to
consider a senior animal instead of a younger one. Our Peep is a senior and she has had the joy of having many senior pets. She says, senior pets are often calmer, already house-trained, and require less exercise compared to young pets, making them easier to care for.She says me (Marvelous) and Nutmeg can be too rambunctious sometimes - especially when we play chase around the house!
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
In November Pet Cancer Awareness month is to show support for pets living with cancer and to educate pet parents on the prevention and treatment of cancer.Cancer is one of the main causes of death among domestic animals—and has been for a very long time. According to veterinarians, one in five cats is diagnosed with it. It’s an even bigger issue for dogs: one in four dogs is affected by this disease. And if the dog is over 10 years old, it will have a 50% risk of developing cancer. Yes, the statistics are quite disturbing. There are many things pet pawrents can do, but the most impawtent is regular vet visits. We found out early that Cinnamon had it and she was carefully monitored for the 4 years we knew she had it. This helped us to keep Cinnamon happy and pain free until the end.
Daily Events!
When the Hairy Slobbery Sisters (Bob and Sam) were little, Sam had some tummy issues with the dog food that Mom bought for her. And it was not just the store brands, Sam had trouble with the prescription foods too. Mom figured that she could make dog food, so she started back in 2001. Making dog food was a regular weekly event and Mom made many different kinds. She continued with Cinnamon, though Cinnamon did eat canned food when Mom was living in Vancouver. She started eating homemade food when Mom moved back and it was particularly important when we found out she had cancer.
When Mom broke her leg, she could not make dog food and Nutmeg was eating puppy food. At the beginning of September when Alex started travelling for work, Nutmeg became very picky about her eating.
She would eat sometimes...until Mom was making this year's badge. Mom got out her recipes for Dog Rolls and she made one to take pictures of for the post. When she cooked it, Nutmeg ate her dinner and every dinner after that. Mom is back to making Dog Food on a regular basis. Here is a cooked Dog Roll!
This one has celery & shredded carrots
Yes! Us cats love it too! Oh Yes! The Recipe is on the blog! Check it out!
A Reminder for Tomorrow!
R U READY!!
We are! And we are telling Mom that changing the clock does not mean we are ready to have her change the time for FOOD!
Your dog roll looks so yummy, Nutmeg! Mom used to cook for Maggie. Maybe one day she will cook for me too and you're right - just because the clocks go back doesn't mean that I want my breakfast an hour late tomorrow morning!
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ReplyDeleteNever a dull moment, always something to see and do! I used to cook something similar to this dog roll for angel Jade - which Jasper cat thought was okay too, but he'd never let his sisdog know that, of course! Hugswagswhiskeries, YAM-aunty xxx (who loves your new header!)
All the monthly badges, Marv. You and mom have been busy fur us bloggers agin. We thank you. Hope Nutmeg is eatin' good and mom makes marvelous food fur her. I git dry crunchies and luv 'em. We had a quiet Halloween. No kiddies come to trick or fur me to treat. Have a furbulous weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat's the hardest part of all of this time change nonsense...the change in meal times!
ReplyDeleteThere sure is a lot going on this month. That dog roll looks delish! Your mom should share her recipe so we all could have our moms (or dads) make it for us.
ReplyDeleteYep! The recipe is on the blog. If your Peep does make it for you, let us know what you thought! Keep being AWESOME! Marvelous
DeleteJava Bean: "Ayyy, now I want a dog roll, too!"
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the most wonderful graphics!
ReplyDeleteYour mom did a great job on the badges. XO
ReplyDeleteThat dog roll looks pretty tasty, you guys! We don't blame Nutmeg for holding out for it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the terrific November badges and reminders. Hugs!
What a great recipe for dog food.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for creating the event blog badges!
Oh, dear...now we want some of that roll too! Oh petcretary!!!
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