Page 23 - Autumn 2023 Newsletter

WELFARE AND TREATS

It’s not too late to do some preparation and a safely fitted harness for evening
to make sure you help your dog survive toilet trips to the garden – yes, to the

the upcoming firework season with the garden. Dogs can scale fences when they
least stress possible. panic.
There is no need to let dogs suffer when Choice: Your dog is the only expert in
there are so many things we can do to what makes them feel better, give
reduce their anxiety. And frankly, it’s a choices for coping strategies and observe

welfare issue to NOT do something about what works best – some like a hiding
it. Our dogs can't choose to avoid space on their own, others prefer to be
fireworks or take a medication or tucked up on the sofa next to you.
supplement which would reduce the Welfare: Use appropriate supplements
fear. But we can choose to take the fear and medication. This is critically

away . important - talk to your vet, talk to a
Think about …. behaviourist,
Safety: make sure microchip details are Dogs and Fireworks | 10 Tips to Calm your Dog
up to date, your dog has a collar with ID | Battersea

Pumpkins for Dogs
Roasted pumpkin – simply chop into pieces, discarding rind and innards and place on
a lightly oiled tray before baking for approximately 30 minutes.

Pumpkin Kong – mash some cooked pumpkin with a little natural, unsweetened
yoghurt and spoon into your dog's Kong or other stuffable toy.
Frozen Pumpkin Treats - in a small bowl, add equal parts of non-sweetened pumpkin

puree and non-fat plain yogurt. Stir to combine. (Add water if you want to stretch
your batter). Pour into molds and place in freezer until solid. Un-mold the treats
and place in a Tupperware or plastic bag for long-term storage.
No Bake Coco-Nutter Pumpkin Balls coconut) into a food processor to

1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree combine until the dough starts to hold
• 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter together.
(no xylitol!) 4. With lightly oiled hands, divide the
dough roughly into quarters. Each
• 1 cup rolled oats
quarter should make about 8 biscuits, for
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
a total of 32 cookies.
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
5. Roll each ball to a smooth and uniform
• 1/2 cup unsweetened dried coconut
shape and roll in a handful of coconut
flakes
until evenly coated.
1. Melt the coconut oil. 6. Place biscuits into a lined tupperware
2. Line a baking tray or large dish with container, layering with more baking
baking paper. paper if necessary.
3. Place ingredients (except dessicated

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