tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3822311773441635312024-03-22T03:02:55.306-07:00Treat Dreams...are made of thisI am the owner of a dog lover apparel online store. This is my life. It's full of laughter, blessings, dogs, business, eating, family and friends. It's not perfect, but I love it.Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-19897515480301574462020-01-30T13:19:00.001-08:002020-01-30T13:19:25.193-08:00Molly's Birthday Donut Tower<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 1em;">
You know Molly's birthday had to be different. We couldn't just have a plain ol' cake.</div>
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This is our same cake recipe. I thought about changing it up, but Molly absolutely LOVES this recipe. I can't keep any leftovers in my house because she will destroy anything that stands between her and the cake. </div>
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I did change up the frosting. When I make cake I typically make a cream cheese based frosting. But as weird as it sounds, Molly does not like cream cheese. She only likes peanut butter and yogurt, so that is exactly what I used for the frosting. </div>
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I ordered the balloons from Etsy, see link <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/643941009/paw-print-balloons-lets-pawty-balloons?ref=yr_purchases" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="let's pawty balloons">here</a>. And then I grabbed the numbers from Hobby Lobby as well as the table cloth. Hobby Lobby had a lot of donut birthday decorations! OH! And I also found the CUTEST birthday crown at Hobby Lobby too! It did not come with elastic, so I just bought some in the fabric section and stabled it to the crown to stay on her head!</div>
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I bought the donut pan from Target to bake the donuts in. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/nordic-ware-silver-donut-pan/-/A-53177467?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Kitchen%2BShopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Kitchen&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9026242&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpLql2J2i5wIVUPDACh1OwQ5ZEAQYASABEgL8WfD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donut Pan">Click here to shop it!</a></div>
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees</div>
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Grease your donut pan.</div>
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Add the following ingredients to a mixing bowl:</div>
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1/4 Cup of Peanut Butter (be sure this DOES NOT include any xylitol, it is poisonous to dogs)</div>
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1/4 Cup of Olive Oil</div>
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1 tsp of Vanilla</div>
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1/4 Cup of Honey</div>
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1 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour</div>
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Mix all of the ingredients together with a mixer. Add up to 1/2 cup of water until the batter reaches a cake like consistency to pour into your cake pan. </div>
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Spoon in the batter in each donut filling. Fill 2/3 of the way full. Take a spoon and stir the batter in the donut filling to help blend together. This will help it bake better.</div>
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Cook for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick is clean after inserting into the donuts. Then turn the pan upside down on a cooling rack to cool. Allow the donuts to come out of the pan and cool.</div>
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Mix 1/2 cup of plain yogurt and 1/2 cup of peanut butter to a bowl and mix together until blended. Dip the donuts individually in the frosting or spread the frosting on top of each donut.</div>
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To make it "chocolate" I simply add carob powder to the mixture. </div>
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Sprinkles can be applied if you wish. I love the look of them, so I use them. </div>
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Arrange the donuts on a plate or cake stand to display. I started with 4 on the bottom layer, then the second layer had 3, then 2 then 1. </div>
Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-55480351156499581812020-01-19T19:00:00.000-08:002020-01-19T19:00:32.376-08:00The Best Bedding For Dog Hair<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;">
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Bedding is important for many reasons. It obviously needs to be comfortable, but also if you're like me, the dogs sleep there with you too, so it needs to be able to withstand a lot of time in the washing machine and handle the dog hair well. </div>
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I have had great success with all of these things at Target so I am sharing my items with you that I use and love. I have had all of these things for many years. They have been romped on by many dogs and gone through the washing machine many times!</div>
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I choose grey because it works best with the dog hair of all my dogs. White is obviously out because it shows dirt WAY too easily. I can't do black because Molly, my worst shedder, is a yellow lab. And I am not a color person, I like my neutrals, mostly black, white and grey. So I do almost everything grey in my house that I can. It works well with black hair, white hair and blonde hair. </div>
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Choose material that has a tightly woven structure to it. Anything with loose weaves = places for dog hair to get stuck. I love polyester or any kind of microfiber. Something satin also is a perfect fit. With that being said, when sheets have a thread count, that is what they are talking about. A 1,000 thread count will have a much tighter weave than a 300 thread count. I have found a fabulous pair at Target I am linking below in the picture. I have recommended it to all my friends and family with dogs. They are silky smooth and handle dog hair extremely well.</div>
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That's why I like this selection of quilt over the others offered at Target. See below for my link.</div>
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For bedspreads, I don't use them. I have loved the quilt selection at Target. They are easier to use, wash and lay flat at your bed. The one I have is no longer offered, but they have a few very similar that I am linking. I've been very impressed with how it has held up to my giant dogs and multiple washings. </div>
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Everything needs to be washable.</h2>
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Think about this when looking at throw pillows and blankets. As much as I love those huge knotted blankets that are popular. I can't throw it in the wash three times a week if needed and expect it to hold up.</div>
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I have two throw blankets I use on my bed. One from West Elm and one from Pottery Barn. Although the Pottery Barn faux fur has clumped together a bit, the West Elm one has done extremely well and can look just like new after I wash it.</div>
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Here are the items that I love and use at my house. Good luck and let me know what your favorite bedding items are! I would love to hear!</div>
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1. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/supima-classic-hemstitch-sheet-set-700-thread-count-fieldcrest-174/-/A-50309214?preselect=50271432#lnk=sametab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fieldcrest Sheets</a> 2. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/stitched-medallion-quilt-opalhouse-153/-/A-54187347?preselect=54085431#lnk=sametab" title="Opalhouse Quilt">Opalhouse Quilt</a> </div>
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3. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/sweater-knit-bed-blanket-threshold-153/-/A-14151645?preselect=53387554#lnk=sametab" title="Sweater Blanket">Sweater Blanket</a> 4. <a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/faux-fur-ombre-throws-t2167/?catalogId=71&sku=4488737&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Pillows%20%2B%20Decor%20%3E%20Throws&cm_ite=4488737&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8_XBq5X_5gIVw__jBx2ayACIEAQYASABEgI9HfD_BwE" title="Faux Fur Throw">Ombre Faux Fur Throw</a></div>
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5. <a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/love-sherpa-pillow-cover/?catalogId=84&sku=4009565&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Pillows%20%26%20Decor%20%3E%20Pillows&cm_ite=4009565&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8eCJgqj_5gIVEPDACh2Aiw1pEAQYASABEgKmIPD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Love Throw Pillow">LOVE Throw Pillow</a> </div>
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I used to not celebrate my dog's birthdays, and I'm still not good at it, but when I can I try to because it is fun for me. They don't understand, but I know they appreciate the hard work I put in to making their cake or buying them treats.</div>
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This is our peanut butter dog cake recipe from our days as a dog bakery. We shipped hundreds of these across the country. You can make it however you wish, but I like to bake it in a bundt pan because it's more fun and just as easy.</div>
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It even makes good cupcakes if you want to make a smaller portion to share with multiple dogs. I just cut this cake into pieces and share with my other fur babies. </div>
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Grease your bundt pan (or pan of your choosing)</div>
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1/4 Cup of Honey</div>
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1 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour</div>
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Mix all of the ingredients together with a mixer. Add up to 1/2 cup of water until the batter reaches a cake like consistency to pour into your cake pan. </div>
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Cook for 20 minutes or until a toothpick is clean after inserting into the cake. Then turn the cake upside down on a cooling rack to cool.</div>
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We all love The Bahamas. If you have never been, put it on your list of places to go. </div>
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I went a few years ago on a cruise, and I was absolutely blown away.</div>
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I had been to beaches in Mexico, but this was on another level.</div>
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Now, The Bahamas need our help.</div>
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We love to do our part and help out our fellow dog lovers so we have decided to design a shirt with 100% of the proceeds to be donated to <a href="http://www.bahamashumanesociety.com/">The Bahamas Humane Society</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Humane-Society-Of-Grand-Bahama-162364503775279/">The Humane Society of Grand Bahama</a>.</div>
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Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-81101620544687478532019-07-24T12:39:00.002-07:002019-07-24T12:39:26.869-07:00Your Shirt Purchase Can Help Save Her Life<div style="text-align: center;">
I did not get around to pre-selecting a rescue organization to support for the month of July. I'm not sure why, until now. Now I know why. It's because Amora was going to need us.</div>
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Meet Amora:</div>
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Amora was found as a stray on July 23rd, 2019 and <a href="https://www.dallasdogrrr.org/">Dallas DogRRR</a> was immediately called for their support.</div>
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<a href="https://www.dallasdogrrr.org/">Dallas DogRRR</a> is a non-profit that takes on so many cases like this and so immediately they started raising funds for her medical care.</div>
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This is the worst case I have ever seen. I am only posting these two photos because the rest are too graphic for most people to handle. </div>
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She is positively covered in ticks and bugs of all kinds. </div>
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As of July 24th, today, she has received a blood transfusion because her blood values are so incredibly low!</div>
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She has also received Dexamethasone for her skin because they said it is horrible condition. <a href="https://www.dallasdogrrr.org/">Dallas DogRRR</a> said she has had a bath but will need further cleaning after her temperature goes up. After her bath her temperature had dropped to 99.8 degrees. A normal dog's temperature is between 101-102.5. </div>
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Amazon Prime day is July 15-16 and I am sharing some of my favorite items I have ordered form Amazon, but then also some things that are on my wish list!<br />
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First of all, be sure to shop <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/">SMILE.AMAZON.COM</a> and choose a charity and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to that charity!</div>
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I haven't bought one of these because I'm afraid that Molly will pick it up and throw it across the room once she realizes the treats are inside! That still doesn't stop me from wanting one and Prime Day is the perfect time!<br />
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Since my discovery of this toy, our lives have never been the same. It's Molly's favorite and can keep her busy for a good 20 mins and then she has gotten a good 20 min workout in, pushing this around the house.<br />
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I bought this runner last year for my hallway and even with raising 4 puppies since then, it still looks great and shows no stains. It literally hides everything! I am always amazed when I vacuum it because I think there is nothing much on there until I empty my vacuum canister and realize how much it hid!<br />
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This has been the best investment for Molly's old age and arthritis. I carry this in the back of my car and use it for her to get in and out of the car and she WILL NOT get in or out without it.<br />
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This dog DNA test is SO tempting to buy! I really really want to get it! This sale might just be the perfect time!!<br />
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I shop Amazon weekly so I'm very excited about Prime Day!<br />
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This is our absolute favorite doggie cake recipe! We can't even keep this in the house because Molly smells it from anywhere and won't stop barking for it. Even in the fridge, she situates herself in front of the fridge and barks for cake.<br />
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1 Egg<br />
1/4 Cup Cooking Oil (I use olive oil)<br />
1/4 Cup Peanut Butter (make sure your peanut butter is free of Xylitol, it's poisonous to dogs)<br />
1 TSP Vanilla<br />
1/4 Cup Honey<br />
2 TSP Cinnamon<br />
1 Cup Flour<br />
1 TSP Baking Soda<br />
1/2 Cup Water<br />
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Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.<br />
Grease bundt pan.<br />
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Mix flour, soda and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add all other ingredients to the flour mixture. Beat until smooth.<br />
Place greased bundt pan on cookie sheet.<br />
Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.<br />
Turn upside down on cooling rack to cool.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Frosting </span></b>can be a combination of many things. Sometimes I mix yogurt and peanut butter, sometimes I add some cream cheese, but today I simply used peanut butter.<br />
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In order to decorate with the peanut butter, I used a ziplock bag to mimic a cake directing bag. I cut the tip of the corner and squeezed the peanut butter out on the cake.<br />
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I know that many people are afraid to use sprinkles but I have researched and found that as long as sugar and artificial dye coloring are not a part of the dogs every day diet, it is perfectly safe for them to consume from time to time in small amounts. However if you have any concern at all because of your dog's specific diet, please either consult your veterinarian or simply avoid using them.<br />
If you do use them, make sure they DO NOT CONTAIN XYLITOL. Check the ingredients list, it's very poisonous to dogs.<br />
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Be sure to tag me, @treatdreams in any pictures you take of this recipe for your dogs! And good luck not tasting a bit for yourself because it smells sooooo yummy!<br />
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<a href="http://nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom.com</a> has becoming my go-to when I actually purchase clothing other than my dog mom clothes (which is rare). They have free shipping and free returns! And the process is super easy, unlike a lot of return processes. </div>
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They are about to have their giant annual (bi-annual, not sure) sale and I am linking a few of my favorite finds from them for you for fun!<br />
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Yes these are a splurge and I don't know if they will be part of the Nordstrom sale, BUT they are comfortable without wearing socks (and I am the pickiest!) and I get compliments on them EVERY time I wear them. Not exaggerating. <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jeffrey-campbell-cromwell-cutout-western-boot-women/3926570">Shop them here!</a><br />
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I've had this for many years now and it is still in good shape! It's a perfect dog mom bag/computer bag. I use it for both. I love it is faux leather and a beautiful color! Highly recommend! I also have it in the smaller version in black to be more "purse like" and love it too! <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/street-level-reversible-faux-leather-tote-wristlet/3559375?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=cognac">Shop it here!</a><br />
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This is a wish list item! I have not purchased this and honestly did not know it even existed on Nordstrom.com but just found it! I will be watching to see if it goes on sale because I feel I MUST have it!! <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/zoo-snoods-unicorn-crochet-dog-snood/4903950?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FBrands%2FZOO%20SNOODS&color=white%2F%20rainbow">Shop it here!</a><br />
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I had some doggie lounge pants growing up and I believe I need another pair. I think these will go perfectly with our fall and winter sweatshirts this year so definitely watching for these to go on sale! <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/majestic-international-dog-tired-lounge-pants/5257425?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=pool%20print">Shop them here</a>!<br />
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My newest make up find is Jane Iredale. They are natural, cruelty free and their SPF items are recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation (I'm so anti-sun it's unreal). They are free of parabens, talc, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, fillers and GMO ingredients. <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jane-iredale-purepressed-base-refill/3116572?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=25%20golden%20tan">Shop it here!</a>Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-89975575794391846212019-06-24T08:51:00.000-07:002019-06-24T08:51:42.532-07:00How to Keep Your Aging Pet Healthy and Happy<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting around can become a trial in our pets' later years. To make their lives more comfortable, add </span><a href="https://puplifetoday.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">some accessories</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This could mean buying a pet stroller so you pet can still get outside, or pet stairs to help your older pooch get onto the couch or into the car. Of course, you'll want to understand which options are best for your dog's size and needs before making an investment. Thankfully, the internet is full of owner and professional reviews to guide you. You might also get extra cushioned beds to keep pressure off of their joints. There are even toys geared specifically for</span><a href="https://petcube.com/blog/supplies-for-senior-pets/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">older pets</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, so they can still have gentle enrichment despite their increasing age.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, exercise is important to your pet’s health. Yet, like many other things, that needs to change as the years go by. For instance, senior dogs must </span><a href="https://www.puppyleaks.com/senior-dog-exercise/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">stay active</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, even if they are not as hearty as they once were. Talk to your vet about what is appropriate for your friend, but continue taking walks together. If your vet suggests more exercise, start a gradual plan to allow your pet time to adjust. If your pet needs to get out during the day while you’re at work, a simple solution is </span><a href="https://citypetsitters.com/find-a-local-pet-sitter-in-norman-ok-online/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">hiring</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> a pet sitter. Plus, that extra bit of company can make your dog’s day a little brighter. </span></span></div>
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When I started thinking about owning a home and how I would decorate and live my life, I wanted to be intentional about what I purchased and where I put things because of the dogs. I will always have dogs in my life, and this is their house like it is mine, so I want to make sure my house is equipped for that.<br />
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To me that meant only buying things that I knew could handle the wear and tear of dogs. As much as those throw pillows with the tassels are ADORABLE, to my dogs, the tassels are just begging to be eaten, so why even buy it?<br />
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I have two rules/guidelines that I brought with me into owning a home:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#1 Buy Everything Washable.</span><br />
Almost everything in my home can be washed. Even my living room rug (see my favorite items below!) My kitchen rugs, bathroom rugs, blankets, throws, pillow covers, dog beds,......almost everything can be thrown in the wash if needed (and it's ALWAYS needed)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#2 Clean Lines = Easy Cleaning</span><br />
I want my house to be as easy to clean as humanly possible. To me, that meant keeping the clutter down. My mom will tell you that I hate "trinkets" and things lying around, so this wasn't a hard thing for me to do, but still when I want to buy a picture frame, or another succulent to sit around I remember this. <i>The more I have, the more things will get dirty and need cleaning. </i>I love being able to dust by just taking a rag and going down a straight line on my table and not having to first clear it of everything that was sitting on it, then dust the table, then dust all the individual things that were sitting on the table.<br />
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Here are some of my favorite items from owning a home over the last year!<br />
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<li><a href="https://ruggable.com/?utm_source=google_adw&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhbusxJOK4gIVhbjACh3NhQEuEAAYASAAEgLeqfD_BwE">Ruggable</a> (as seen in the first picture): The machine washable rug. It's life changing. I wash it probably once a month. Still looks brand new and it feels SO good to wash all the dirt, dog hair and everything else that it collects! </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Homitt-Magnetic-Screen-Heavy-Curtain/dp/B01HUZB17I/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_199_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5JDPSTZ84591ZDQWM7N5">Magnetic Screen Door</a>: This has changed everything. Especially with house training a puppy, being able to leave the door open so she can go when needed, while still keeping the flies out is life changing. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.orvis.com/p/memory-foam-bolster/2C9B?item_code=2C9B0251&adv=127748&cm_mmc=plas-_-Dogs-_-2C9B-_-127748&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInezArZSK4gIVE7bACh35sQGtEAQYASABEgKa7fD_BwE">Orvis Dog Beds</a>: Well worth the investment, these are the best dog beds I have ever owned (and I've owned them all!) They have a water resistant liner, and are SO easy to cover and uncover for washing. I've owned them for years and they haven't once disappointed me. I bought one for Molly when her hips didn't allow her on my bed anymore, I was sad, she was not. She truly loves the memory foam.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.target.com/s/mrs+meyers+cleaner">Mrs. Meyers Cleaners</a>: I clean EVERYTHING with this. My favorite scent is Honeysuckle but their seasonal scents are the bomb too! It does a great job cleaning my grimy services and smells fantastic!</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bissell-3624-SpotClean-Professional-Portable/dp/B008DBRFBK">Bissell Spot Cleaner</a>: How could I have lived without my little spot cleaner. Guys, I have put this little booger to the test. 4 foster puppies and 4 adult dogs and this thing keeps up! </li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Green-Gobbler-ULTIMATE-VINEGAR-Garden/dp/B01EXSPF4U/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=vinegar&qid=1557258078&s=home-garden&sr=1-3">Dog Friendly Weed Killer</a>: I don't know about you, but my dogs eat my grass and weeds. So to kill them, I need something that won't kill my dogs, but will kill my weeds!! I searched and found that strong vinegar will do the trick. I <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Green-Gobbler-ULTIMATE-VINEGAR-Garden/dp/B01EXSPF4U/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=vinegar&qid=1557258078&s=home-garden&sr=1-3">buy it here, from Amazon</a>. Normal cooking vinegar is not as strong as this stuff. I put it in a water bottle and spray all my weeds. Once the sun hits it, they are scorched! </li>
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Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-54825738962438818642019-05-21T10:18:00.001-07:002019-05-21T10:18:03.357-07:00CUTEST Cookies EVER! Look-a-like Dog Cookies!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcSKXZ3kzzKLbeQOPJuP153dWhZAH8VPZmr4gw1aOcLryeyR35w2Y_lnqUYCrUaw40mkZlo2IhJ7xIuu_4rt-shBhJW3OawLnTSWEh3b-BqhQGIKB2iDCuKyIxyhnxA5y6C-4eUzeQAc/s1600/26359737-F6AC-46EB-AE20-515FD197989E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcSKXZ3kzzKLbeQOPJuP153dWhZAH8VPZmr4gw1aOcLryeyR35w2Y_lnqUYCrUaw40mkZlo2IhJ7xIuu_4rt-shBhJW3OawLnTSWEh3b-BqhQGIKB2iDCuKyIxyhnxA5y6C-4eUzeQAc/s400/26359737-F6AC-46EB-AE20-515FD197989E.jpeg" width="266" /></a>Get ready for a BIG bragging session!<br />
My family has been friends with this other family, the Carter's since we were itty bitty! I love old friendships!<br />
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Now their daughter, Sami, has started her own business of baking and decorating cookies (for humans) and she is REALLY good at it.<br />
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Her site is <a href="http://www.ohtastebakery.com/">www.ohtastebakery.com</a> (LOOK HER UP!)<br />
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Like, I'm not just saying that because I know her, she is remarkable. She does all sorts of things! I don't know if there is anything she <i>can't</i> do. She makes cookies that look just like your dog!<br />
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So I asked her to make me some cookies to commemorate my first year of home ownership! She BLEW me away!<br />
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Look at these!!! These look just like my dogs! And this is identical to my house! I didn't know I could love cookies more than I already do!</div>
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And also, sometimes cookies look good, but don't taste super good and these taste SUPER good!</div>
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So as I understand it, Texas law does not allow her to ship her cookies so you have to be in the DFW area to pick them up! Which is a huge bummer BUT everyone needs to make a trip to Dallas every so often anyway so plan ahead and place your cookie order! <a href="http://www.ohtastebakery.com/">www.ohtastebakery.com</a></div>
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<br />Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-61131879823155704752019-05-02T13:58:00.001-07:002019-05-02T13:58:17.025-07:00Dog Mother's Day Gift Guide<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Dog Mom's are Mom's too!</span><div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">It's true as much as some people don't want to admit it (another rant for another time).</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Plus we must keep in mind that this is MOTHER'S DAY. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I saw a list today, and it was for the "new" mother and it was a bunch of stuff for the BABY! No! It isn't Baby's Day, it's Mother's Day!</span></div>
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These shirts sold so fast I was shocked!</div>
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There are clearly a lot of stylish dog mom's out there!</div>
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Next is a painting of your dog! </div>
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I received one of these for my birthday and it is one of my dearest treasures!</div>
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Since I drink so much coffee, I feel to offset the guilt I feel consuming so much caffeine is to drink coffee that gives back.</div>
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For the Mom who loves dogs and loves coffee.</div>
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I recently suggested this as a gift idea for someone and it was a HIT!</div>
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You've always wanted to warn people, now you can without even saying anything.</div>
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The ladies who run this company are the bomb! I'm so impressed by them!</div>
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Adorable earrings that save dog's lives? Sign me up!</div>
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I have been working on designing, and making these dog lover throw pillows for almost a year! Once I come up with an idea, I like to do research and spend a lot of time preparing and experimenting.<br />
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My goal was to make sure I picked quality fabric that wasn't white, but wasn't gray. Being a dog mom, I knew plain white would be out of the question, but gray was a little <i>too </i>much, so I wanted like an in between color.<br />
That was easier said than done. I am not a seamstress. I know nothing of fabric. I had no idea it was so complicated!<br />
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The fabric had to be cut into the pillow squares before it could be screen printed. So I had to have my seamstress cut the fabric into 144 pillow squares. I then sent those pillow squares off to Chicago, to our screen printer. They were all set up to use our graphics by my wonderful friend <a href="http://celestepaperco.com/" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Celeste Paper Co</a><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: 400;"> to screen print onto my pre-cut squares.</span><br />
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As I said before. I am no seamstress. So I found a local friend of mine to sew all of the pillow cases together at her house after we got them back from the screen printer in Chicago. It took her 3-4 months to make 144 throw pillows!</div>
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So there you go! I find it fascinating and fun!<br />
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I wanted my "children" to participate in the tradition so I adapted my dog birthday cake recipe to be a King Cake today!<br />
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This cake recipe is my dog birthday cake recipe, so it doesn't have to be just King Cake.<br />
I make my dog cakes in a bundt pan but you may use whatever you like, just know the cooking time will differ depending on the pan you use.<br />
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1/4 Cup Cooking Oil (I use olive oil)<br />
1/4 Cup Peanut Butter (make sure your peanut butter is free of Xylitol, its poisonous to dogs)<br />
1 TSP Vanilla<br />
1/4 Cup Honey<br />
2 TSP Cinnamon<br />
1 Cup Flour<br />
1 TSP Baking Soda<br />
1/2 Cup Water<br />
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Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.<br />
Grease bundt pan.<br />
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Mix flour, soda and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add all other ingredients to the flour mixture. Beat until smooth.<br />
Place greased bundt pan on cookie sheet.<br />
Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.<br />
Turn upside down on cooling rack to cool.<br />
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The frosting is simply plain yogurt with peanut butter.<br />
I just mixed a scoop of both in a bowl. If you dog likes plain yogurt, you don't even have to add peanut butter if you don't want to!<br />
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Once mixed, simply use a spatula to spread the frosting onto the cake however thick you would like it to be.<br />
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If you wanted to make more of a birthday cake you do not have to add the sprinkles I am adding to my King Cake.<br />
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I picked up some Wilton sprinkles at Wax-Mart in the colors, green, purple and yellow.<br />
I do not recommend a lot of dyes or sugars in your dog's diet, but for this one occasion it shouldn't be a problem.<br />
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Sprinkle in the green, purple and yellow pattern all around the cake.<br />
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I do not recommend giving the entire cake to your dog in one sitting.<br />
I usually cut pieces of cake just I would a person and give a piece a day to my dogs.<br />
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Keep the extra in the refrigerator to stay fresh.<br />
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My dogs ABSOLUTELY LOVE this cake. Another reason I keep it in the fridge is because Molly won't stop barking for it if it's on the counter.<br />
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However I discovered, Molly was NOT a fan of the sprinkles. So I wiped them off and just gave her a piece with frosting and cake :)<br />
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Enjoy and send me pics if you end up making one for your pups!<br />
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<br />Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-83480908153243018492019-02-13T13:24:00.002-08:002019-02-13T19:26:20.808-08:00Carob and Peanut Butter Valentine's Dog TreatsI still believe dogs make the best Valentine's dates.<br />
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#1 I hate dressing up and "going out".......so do my dogs<br />
#2 I don't have to worry about how much I eat in front of them.....<br />
#3 Their idea of the perfect night is the same as mine: me in my sweat-pants, on the couch with them and a bowl of queso<br />
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So for those reasons I decided they needed a Valentine's gift. Back when Treat Dreams was a dog bakery, this recipe was one of our top sellers because it smells DIVINE! Like Reese's peanut butter cups.<br />
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Here is the recipe, and to make it more fun, I bought a heart shaped box of candy, dumped out the candy and filled the containers with these "chocolate" treats instead! So fun!<br />
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1&3/4 Cup Flour<br />
1/3 Cup Carob<br />
1 TSP Cinnamon<br />
3/4 Cup Water<br />
1/3 Cup Honey<br />
1/3 Cup Peanut Butter (make sure it does not contain Xylitol)<br />
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Bake for 6 minutes, take out of the oven, flip them, and bake for 6 more minutes.<br />
Allow them to cool and then refrigerate them.<br />
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<br />Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-51154287681449681132019-01-30T14:34:00.000-08:002019-01-30T14:34:18.534-08:00Black Bean Soup- My Go-To This WinterSo this is the first year I have lived out on my own, with no roommate, or anyone to rely on for supplying me food.<br />
So I am having to plan, buy groceries and budget like a real adult to provide food for myself on a daily basis.<br />
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Therefore I have been trying a lot of new recipes. I want delicious and easy BUT also makes good leftovers because I am not a leftover person, so if it warms up to be less than good, I will not be eating it, and it will be wasted.<br />
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I have found all of that in this Black Bean Soup.<br />
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I found it from <a href="https://www.cookingclassy.com/black-bean-soup/">cookingclassy.com</a> but have changed a few things due to my<br />
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Ingredients</h3>
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<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">(14.5 oz) cans black beans, divided</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">6</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">slices</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">bacon</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #333333;">(7 oz), chopped into small pieces </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">(I use bacon bits!)</span></i></span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">1</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">large yellow onion</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #333333;">, chopped (1 3/4 cups) </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">(I hate onions, so I don't use them)</span></i></span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">1</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">large poblano pepper</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #333333;">, seeded, stemmed and diced small (1 cup) </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">(Don't use this either!)</span></i></span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cloves</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">garlic</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: border-box;">, minced</span></li>
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<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">(14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tsp</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ground cumin</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tsp</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ancho chili powder</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tbsp</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">lime juice</span></li>
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Instructions</h3>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Place 1 1/2 cans of drained black beans in a food processor along with 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and pulse until well pureed. Rinse remaining 2 1/2 cans of black beans in a colander. Set all black beans aside. </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">(I've made the soup doing this and not doing this. If you do puree, it will be "soupier" than if you don't where it will just be more "chili" like. Tastes good either way)</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until nearly crisp, tossing occasionally </span><i><span style="color: #e06666;">(or skip this and just use bacon bits!)</span></i><span style="color: #333333;">. Add in onions and poblano pepper </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>(or your Ro-Tel)</i></span><span style="color: #333333;"> and saute 3 minutes then add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining chicken broth (3 cups). Add in black beans, black bean puree mixture, fire roasted tomatoes, cumin chili powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thin with more broth if desired. Stir in lime juice and cilantro and serve warm with desired toppings.</span></div>
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Nutrition Facts</div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Calories</strong> 460</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;">Calories from Fat 135</span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">% Daily Value*</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Total Fat</strong> 15g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">23%</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-sub" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Saturated Fat 4g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">20%</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cholesterol</strong> 21mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">7%</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sodium</strong> 1412mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">59%</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Potassium</strong> 1372mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">39%</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Total Carbohydrates</strong> 59g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">20%</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-sub" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dietary Fiber 21g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">84%</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-sub" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sugars 5g</span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Protein</strong> 22g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">44%</strong></span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Vitamin A</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;">9.3%</span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Vitamin C</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;">58.5%</span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Calcium</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;">14.4%</span></div>
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<span class="nutrition-main" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Iron</span><span class="nutrition-percentage" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;">39.1%</span></div>
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<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-cuisine-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cuisine:</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-cuisine" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tex-Mex</span></div>
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<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-keyword-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Keyword:</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-keyword" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Black Bean Soup</span></div>
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<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Calories:</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories" style="box-sizing: border-box;">460</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">kcal</span></span></div>
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This happened the other day and I happened to think....well, let's make some pumpkin pancakes because she LOVES pumpkin and it is November so it seems appropriate.</div>
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Here is my recipe that I originally found from <a href="http://burntapple.com/2016/09/29/dog-pumpkin-pancakes/">http://burntapple.com/2016/09/29/dog-pumpkin-pancakes/ </a>but tweaked a little to work for us.</div>
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The pic on the left is the original 4 TBSP of flour, but then I added about 1/4 cup more and came up with a thicker consistency like on the right.</div>
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I had visited Michigan the week prior to this, and picked my very own apples, some of the were sooo small, they were hard to peel and eat, so I just chopped them up (without the core) and put them in the skillet with some cinnamon for Molly as a topper to her pancakes.</div>
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It turned out to be a very successful morning for her. I on the other hand had no time to eat so I stopped by McDonalds but you know, such is dog mom life. </div>
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Two things I can't live without are my notepads and my drinkware, so I had to make this happen for Treat Dreams!</div>
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I am CONSTANTLY writing notes to myself because I can't remember much now that I'm in my late twenties!</div>
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I bought cheap simple magnets at Hobby Lobby to stink on the back of these so they go perfectly on my fridge!</div>
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They each come individually wrapped and protected. Hand lettered by my good friend Sarah at <a href="http://celestepaperco.com/">Celeste Paper Co.</a></div>
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Also hand lettered by Sarah are our new tumblers from <a href="https://www.simplemodern.com/">Simple Modern</a>!</div>
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I have been working on this design for a few months and am SO excited to finally release it!</div>
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This is the face of my "niece" Hobbes! Whom is not pictured in any of these pics because of her "un-cooperativeness".</div>
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This is my sister in law and brother with their two pitty rescues! They are just absolutely precious and we had so much fun with these pics!</div>
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Hope you love the tee! I don't know if I will reorder, so better grab one while you can!</div>
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Our new collection of fall items has launched. Although more will probably trickle in through the next month or so, this is the bulk of it. </div>
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I hope you love it! I ADORE cold weather so I can sometimes go crazy over long sleeves and sweatshirts!</div>
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I am going to Colorado next week for a friend's baby shower, so shipping will be put on hold for September 8th-15th. Then orders placed during that time will go out on the 17th.</div>
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My mom and dad will be dog sitting my two, plus their two, plus the three foster nuggets! So to make things easier on her, we are holding orders during that time.</div>
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To make up for it, we are offering<b> 15% off everything with code PUPPIES </b>during that time, you can use this code on:</div>
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I can't believe it is time to get my babies adopted! Time flies and yet when picking up poop from my living room carpet, time also seems to not fly by. </div>
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We bottle fed these babies after getting them at 9 days old and so I am particularly attached to them and can hardly keep it together when thinking of saying goodbye. </div>
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These pups had no where to go and the shelter needed to make space. They were on the list.</div>
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Their names are Baker, Panda and Hershey Kisses</div>
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<br />Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-26467479279530407232018-07-30T12:24:00.002-07:002018-07-30T12:24:36.859-07:00No Rescue For August<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy almost August! It's officially time to prepare to look forward to fall! Ha! This is how I get through the summer. Always look forward to fall!</div>
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So many of you know that about two weeks ago we spontaneously took in three foster bottle babies from our local animal shelter. They came to us 9 days old. I have been up every night, every 3-4 hours feeding them ever since. I'm very tired, but their puppy breath and soft kisses help tremendously.</div>
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All that to say, we heard about these babes from <a href="http://www.countryroadsanimalrescue.com/">Country Roads Animal Rescue Society</a>, but I do not like to take resources from rescues or animal shelters because they have so many other needs they need to meet. </div>
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So I decided that instead of having a rescue of the month for the month of August, we would instead use the support to help the foster babies. Formula is expensive y'all! I had no idea! </div>
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We do not keep puppy things around, especially for bottle babies so immediately the expenses started adding up:</div>
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I started Treat Dreams with the purpose of being able to use it to help rescue dogs in some way. Sometimes that looks like a check, and sometimes that looks like a Target run for laundry soap and paper towels.</div>
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Treat Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131693055692415155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-382231177344163531.post-60873821439788703042018-02-23T18:09:00.000-08:002018-02-23T18:09:13.782-08:00Brand New ☘️ St. Patty's Day Shirt<div style="text-align: center;">
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There isn't much you can do to prepare except buy some things you will need. My baby girl sleeps on my king size bed and obviously she won't be able to get on the bed herself, so I needed to buy her a bed. My FAVORITE dog beds are these at Orvis: <a href="http://www.orvis.com/p/memory-foam-bolster/2c9b">Memory Foam Bolster Dog Bed</a>. They are incredibly soft (memory foam) but have a boarder for support but it can also be laid on like a pillow. I have two and love them and so do my dogs. The cover is removable and easily washed and not complicated to take on and off.<br />
Your dog will get board laying around allll day. So buy them toys to keep them occupied from time to time. Kong's filled with peanut butter, rope toys, or whatever your dog likes. Baby likes squeaky toys and frozen Kong's with peanut butter so that is what we have been doing.<br />
<a href="http://www.gingerlead.com/dog-slings/dog-support-rehabilitation-harnesses.htm">Ginger-Lead</a>: I will talk more about this later in relevance to using the restroom but I think this would be more useful for dogs that have only once ACL repaired at a time. Because Baby had two knees done, she had absolutely no weight put on the back of her body for the first few days and this wasn't designed to elevate the entire body.<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Recovery-Collar-All-Four-Paws/dp/B002MVURV2">Comfy Cone</a>: I have not had to use this on her yet because the meds pretty much knock her out, but I have a feeling that when we start to ween off the meds and she is alert more, I think we will have a problem with her licking her stitches and we have this standing by. We have used this comfy cone for other dogs and it is wonderful. It serves its purpose without being a huge piece of uncomfortable plastic around their neck.<br />
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Letting the drugs set in before surgery :)</div>
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If you have other dogs you will want to try to keep everyone as quiet and calm as possible so they don't either trample your dog or get your dog excited about chasing the mailman or squirrels. So we have closed all our blinds in the front of our house so they can't see any body walking by or any squirrels crossing the street.</div>
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We also have either the television or some version of music playing (John Mayer, Adele or Michael Buble are our favorites) along with a box fan to create some white noise so they can't hear the UPS man drop off boxes on the front porch and go crazy.</div>
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Also on that note, we placed a note on our front door that kindly asks people not to ring the doorbell or knock on the door to help keep things quite and calm. </div>
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It is best to schedule surgery later in the week or as close to the weekend as possible so that you can be home with them and monitor them. </div>
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We did our surgery on a Wednesday and I took off work on Friday. So since then we have just been binging on Netflix and keeping her calm and comfortable, as well as all the other dogs too. If we are calm, they are calm. </div>
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So I didn't understand if she would be able to walk at all? Some? None? The vet seemed to be so used to these surgeries he wasn't concerned at all. So we went to pick her up expecting them to bring her out in a stretcher I mean after all, her back legs just had surgery....if a human had two knee surgeries at the same time they would come out in a wheelchair,,,,,right?</div>
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They had us go get her from back in post-op (because she is aggressive to people she doesn't know) and thank goodness we had a <a href="http://www.gingerlead.com/dog-slings/dog-support-rehabilitation-harnesses.htm">Ginger-Lead </a> with us because I don't know what we would have done. Even with the Ginger-Lead it was extremely difficult. She was drugged, scared, confused and in pain. So somehow I had to figure out how to slip the Ginger-Lead under her and then lift her limp back half off the vet floor and walk her (what seemed like a mile) out to the car. </div>
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When you go to pick up your baby from the vet, bring the dog bed with you and lay it out in the back of your car. She was very nervous, confused and crying a lot just from coming off the anesthesia (lol I cry after any use of anesthesia too). So I was glad my mom came to drive us and I laid out in the back of the car in her dog bed with her holding her in my arms.</div>
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How will your dog use the bathroom after double knee surgery:</h3>
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I searched high and low trying to find the answer to this! Again the vet just talked like it was just "going to happen" but how? She had no use of her back legs? When? After 24 hours of her not using the restroom I began to get concerned. </div>
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She couldn't stand on her own, and I had to use the Ginger-Lead to get her up and around, and I knew she wasn't going to use the bathroom while she had a huge belt under her belly. But after about 30 hours post surgery she looked at me with pee-filled eyes and I knew. So I got my dad to help me carry her outside without her Ginger-Lead and place her in the yard and she went!!! Then she sort of collapsed on the ground so we carried her back in and put her in her bed. </div>
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So, when the vet just acted like it would happen, I guess he was right because it just did. She never stood on her own for days, but when I would ask her "need to go out side?" (which is our phrase we use, so she knew what I meant) and she started to get excited, I knew and we carried her outside, placed her on the ground to do her business and then picked her back up and went inside. </div>
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So we are about 96 hours post surgery and she is doing so well! Just last night she actually lifted herself up to stand all by herself and then walked to the back door. </div>
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Until that moment, she has just been lying in her bed pretty much 24/7. The meds knock her out and she gets some of those every 8 hours and some every 12. So yes, I do have to set my alarm and give her pills in the middle of the night. I don't want her in any pain if I can help it.</div>
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I will probably use the Ginger-Lead this coming week to help get her up and around a bit for some physical therapy on her knees. The vet said she needs to only put about 30% of her body weight on her back legs. Since her knees have been so bad for the past few months, she has actually learned how to walk with most of her body weight on her front two legs so her walking around by herself isn't putting as much weight on her knees as you would think.</div>
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