Dog Waits for Santa

Donate to Animal Lifeline of Iowa this Holiday Season!

If you are thinking about making donations to a charity this holiday season, please consider Animal Lifeline of Iowa, which is a special needs no-kill animal shelter. All donations go directly to care for and help animals in need. Animal Lifeline of Iowa is a tax exempt, non-profit organization. donations are deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Visit their website for more information and to make a donation this holiday season.

http://www.animal-lifeline.com/donate.html

Holiday Pet Picks

Are you looking for a gift for your canine friend that is sure to get the tails wagging and paws pouncing this holiday season? For the safety conscious pet, you could always get them a new travel carrier or car seat harness. Or for the sophisticated pet, try some baked doggie goods from your local doggie bakery. If purchasing special goodies from bakeries isn’t your thing, make your own doggie treats! For the owner on a budget or for the pet who has everything, the gift of time is the top gift for any pet this year.

Happy Holidays!

Avondale Veterinary Healthcare Complex would like to wish everyone and their pets a safe and Happy Holiday!

Homemade Dog Biscuits

Did you know that 56% of dog owners plan to give their canine companion a gift this holiday season? Are you part of that 56%? If you are stressing about the perfect gift for your furry friend, try this Homemade Dog Biscuit recipe by Martha Stewart.


Ingredients
Makes about 5 dozen
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup brewer's yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup low-sodium canned chicken stock, plus more for brushing
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, yeast, and salt; set aside
2. Place oil in a large bowl. Add stock and flour mixture in three alternating batches, beginning and ending with stock. Mix well.
3. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to about 3/8-inch thick. Shape biscuits using a dog-bone-shaped cookie cutter or by cutting around a store-bought dog bone with a butter knife.(Make biscuits that are appropriate for your dog's size.)
4. If desired, you can spell out your dog's name or a holiday message in the dough with a toothpick (wet the toothpick first so it won't stick).
5. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.
6. Bake biscuits 10 minutes. Brush with stock; rotate baking sheets, and bake 10 minutes more. Turn off oven, leaving door closed. Let dog biscuits stand in oven to dry completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Wrap as a gift, or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Christmas Pet Safety

Make Avondale Pet Resort your choice for pet boarding as the holidays are approaching

Did you know that Avondale Pet Resort is one of only a few pet boarding facilities in Iowa to have earned PCSA accreditation for kennels? This means that we have met over 200 detailed requirements of the Pet Care Services Association, making it possible to provide your pet with state-of-the-art care while you're away. ...We’ll feed, nurture, and lavish lots of attention on your pet, making them feel right at home! Be sure to make reservations well in advance, especially for holidays, as space tends to fill up fast.