Ingredients

• 4 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 4 tbsp molasses
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 tsp cinnamon (this ingredient is optional)

Preparation Method

a)    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

b)   In a medium size bowl, mix the pumpkin, vegetable oil, molasses and water.

c)   Add the baking soda, baking powder, whole wheat flour and cinnamon.

d)   Stir until dough softens.

e)   Scoop out spoonfuls of dough and roll into small balls with your wet hands.

f)    Place them in a greased cookie and flatten with a fork.

g) Bake for 25 mins or until dough hardens.

There is a widespread myth that says you have to be careful of cats because they transmit toxoplasmosis.In my pregnancies I have been tested and shown negative for toxoplasmosis antibodies confirming that although I’ve had cats since I was two years old, I’ve never had it.

The reality is that there are several animals that can acquire and transmit toxoplasmosis: dogs, cats, rodents, birds and cows, among others.Transmission occurs by eating contaminated feces or contaminated raw meat.That is the same way animals get it.

I do not know about you but I do not eat cat poop!The key is to keep the litter box clean and wash your hands after cleaning it.It is easier to get toxoplasmosis if you live near a chicken coop because if you have a contaminated chicken, when their feces dry in the sun the wind will blow and could breathe them or eat them over our food.

You can also get it by eating a medium rare steak at the best restaurant in town.

It is important to educate ourselves and not go repeating misinformation that hurts innocent animals.

Garfield is the name of a cat who is the main character in a comic strip created by Jim Davies.It is published in newspapers from the June 19, 1978.The cartoon is about the life of the cat Garfield, his owner Jon Arbuckle and his dog Odie, which takes place in Muncie Indiana, home of Jim Davies.

Garfield is a fat cat, lazy and sarcastic.He loves coffee and hates Mondays.Its charm lies in being able to say things that a human could not tell without being hated.

It is syndicated in about 2,580 newspapers and magazines as well as online, and has the Guinness World Record of being the most widely syndicated comic strip around the world.It also manufactures merchandise with Garfield’s character, which earns between $750 million and $1 billion dollars per year.

Garfield’s creator, Jim Davies, grew up on a farm full of cats and so studied feline behavior.While Garfield has many human characteristics, it also reflects many features common in cats, and their comments sound like what a cat would say if it could talk.

a)   You will need the following materials: 2 cups of water, 2 cups of apple cider vinegar, 2 cups of Ivory brand dish soap, glycerin (that can be purchased in your local pharmacy), an old shampoo bottle and a medium sized bowl.

b)   Carefully pour the liquid soap in the bowl.

c)   Add two cups and water and two cups of apple cider vinegar then stir until mixed.

d)   Add ½ cup of glycerin and again mix well all the ingredients.

e)   Pour into an old shampoo bottle and close the lid.

f)    Put a label on it with your dog’s name.

Here are step by step instructions on how to your dog a flea bath:

a)   Ask your vet to recommend a good flea shampoo and buy it.

b)   Read the instructions on the label carefully. Be sure to use the correct amount for your  dog size and breed.

c)    Make the water temperature cool or slightly warm. Never use hot water. Dogs overheat more easily than humans.

d)   Wet the neck down the skin while leaving the rest of the body dry.

e)   Apply shampoo and lather deeply around the neck area. This will prevent future flea problems in areas that are more difficult to reach like the eyes, ears and face.

f)    Get the rest of the body wet, shampoo thoroughly and leave it on for several minutes. Rinse well.

g)   If your dog does not have any other skin condition you may want to use a normal or flea control conditioner.

h)   Use a large towel to help you pet dry off.

Teaching bite inhibition requires effective communication with your puppy. Here are a few tips on how to do it successfully.

• While dogs do not understand human words, they can interpret body language, especially when it is exaggerated. Use a firm tone of voice and serious facial expression to explain to him that biting is not allowed.
•  Instead of yelling when biting becomes uncomfortable, whimper or say “oooh” in a gentle yet strong tone. If you can, whimper.
• If the bite hurts, yelp immediately then push in towards the back of the puppy’s mouth to stimulate his gag reflex and make him open his jaw.
• Immediately after yelping, give the puppy a time-out (30 to 60 seconds is long enough) so that he gets the message.
• It will probably take several repetitions before he understands, but in the long run your efforts will pay off.
• Once the puppy mouths gently, positively reinforce his behavior by praising him.

Ingredients

• 1lb of turkey
• 1 whole egg
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• ½ cup cooked start shaped pasta
• ½ cup cooked sundried tomato fettuccine
• 1/3 cup dried corn kernels (dyed blue)

Preparation Method

a)   Place the corn kernels in cold water and bring to boil.

b)   Remove from the stove and let cool down until kernels are completely rehydrated.

c)   Sauté turkey in the olive oil.

d)   Add egg and proceed to scramble until fully cooked.

e)   Add the white pasta, red colored fettuccine strips and blue corn kernels.

f)    Let cool to the touch.

g)   Serve in a small oval shaped bowl. Portions should vary according to dog size and breed.

The American Wirehair cat breed is originally from New York, United States.It is a spontaneous mutation of the American Shorthair.In 1966, a couple of farm cats had a litter of 5 kittens.One of the males had curly hair.

The owner took it to a local Rex cat breeder, which bought the kitten for $ 50 along with a normal hair kitten from the same litter and began the process of breeding them, which produced curly hair kittens that were sold to other interested breeders and eventually exported to Canada and Germany.

American Wirehair Cats have the characteristic that grow very slowly and does not reach adult size until 4 years of age.These cats are very healthy, easy to maintain and very affectionate, making them ideal pets in homes with children.

They love to sit in your lap and be petted, are playful and cheerful.

To all the people having a pet is good, especially children, to whom they teach many important life lessons.But in the case of children with special needs pets are even more important.

Children with special needs have to work harder in order to overcome their difficulties, for that they need encouragement and motivation.Animals, especially dogs and cats are usually a great source of encouragement and motivation.

A child who does not speak will make an effort to say dog, cat or pet’s name.It is also possible to mimic the sound of the animal, which also stimulates language development.

A child, who does not walk, can be motivated to work hard in therapy to play with her dog.And indeed there are many therapies that include animals trained for this purpose.

If the child also has a pet home to be loving to each other, to play, to keep each other company in those days that are more difficult than others, this will enable them to cope better with their situation.

However, pigs are very affectionate and intelligent animals that can be very good pets. Contrary to what people think they are not dirty animals they actually do not like dirt. They cover themselves in mud to cool off on hot days because they have no sweat glands to do that function, but in a cool house they will not have that problem.

The pigs live between 15 and 25 years. In general have good health, and do not need more special care than other pets need. They are omnivorous, meaning that they eat everything like us. To help maintain a healthy weight is recommended to feed them on a diet based on horse feed, to avoid going over the 50kg.