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Paws-atively Healthy Pet Food
Pet Life TV is on a mission to have happy, healthy pets all over the world. So invite your pet to sit at the dinner table because this stew – the whole family will love!

Cooking For Your Pet
Kristen Levine is back in the kitchen with Halo For Pets founder, Andi Brown, cooking up Spot Stew.

What You're Reading:

Whisker-Licking Good Recipes for your Cat

Kibble and canned foods are ok, but if you really want to warm your kitty’s heart and his tummy, prepare these homemade treats for him. Fresh, nutritious and delicious, these are recipes your cats will crave.

Tantalizing Tuna Treats

Ingredients

½ cup canned flake tuna, drained
1 cup whole-grained bread crumbs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon brewer’s yeast (optional)

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash the tuna with a fork into tiny pieces. Combine tuna with the remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop ¼ teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Bijoux’s Seafood Gumbo for Cats

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds wild shrimp (fresh, if possible, or frozen, never canned)
½ pound celery, coarsely chopped
½ pound sweet potatoes, coarsely chopped
¼ pound yellow squash, coarsely chopped
¼ pound collard greens, chopped
3 ounces canned clams with juice
2 ounces whole oats
1 tablespoon kelp powder
4 to 6 cups spring water

Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a stainless steel pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Remove from heat and let cool. With an electric hand mixer, or a food processor and working in batches, blend all the ingredients into a nice puree. Using Ziplock bags or plastic yogurt containers, make up meal-sized portions and freeze whatever you won’t use within 2 days.

Jack the Cat’s Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
½ pound yellow squash or pumpkin, coarsely chopped
½ pound celery, coarsely chopped
¼ pound chicken or turkey liver
1 tablespoon kelp powder
5 to 7 cups spring water

Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a stainless steel pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat and let cool. With an electric hand mixer, or using a food processor and working in batches, blend all the ingredients into a nice puree. Using Ziplock bags or plastic yogurt containers, make up meal-sized portions and freeze whatever you won’t use within 3 days.

Good To Know:

Homemade Food: Good for Fido and Finances
Pet owners who make meals for their animals claim it’s good for the pocketbook, not just Fido. And homemade pet food is certainly better for the planet since it reduces the amount of packaging that ultimately ends up in a landfill.

Did You Know:

Big Dogs Require Bigger Budgets
The cost of feeding your dog can vary widely based on his size. Food, shelter, and other expenses for a small dog (5 – 20 pounds) can cost approximately $800 per year, while a large dog (45 pounds or more) can eat up your budget much faster, averaging $1,190 in food, vet care and other expenses each year.

What To Buy:

Kitchen Companions for Your Companion

Book: The Whole Pet Diet: 8 Weeks to Great Health for Dogs and Cats
www.wholepetdiet.com

Ultra Bowl Booster from Wetnoz International
www.wetnoz.com

Some Other Cool Links:

Links Your Pet Would Love to Lick
www.recipesource.com/misc/pet-food
www.petfoodrecipes.com

Pet Life TV Giveaway:

Bird Treat Recipe
Dog Treat Recipe
Cat Treat Recipe
Rabbit Treat Recipe

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