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Happy tummy, happy dog! Starr eats a completely locally sourced diet of raw meat from NY, and fruit and vegetables from the farmer’s market.

We love coconut and coconut oil and their health benefits and so Starr gets these in her biscuits! Her treats are Biscuits by Lambchop and she also gets fresh, raw marrow bones for dental health and recreation.

Put it all together = healthy, happy, energetic dog with a beautiful coat that reflects the state of her inner health.

Treat – Play – Love xo ♥

A very scary thing happened today. I was walking Starr when all of a sudden she had a huge bone in her mouth – which I promptly removed from her throat! The bone did not come from the ground. It was hanging, with several others, and a little meat, from a fence along the park (on Essex Street – just south the Hester Street Market entrance), which dogs walk along constantly and it really blended in to the background with all the leaves on the ground, as you can see in this quick photo I snapped with my phone.

This is very concerning as there have been cases of dogs being poisoned with laced meat placed in parks several times over past years and I can’t see any reason bones/meat would be hung there like this.

I removed the twine with a pocket knife from a passer by and put it all in a bag so that no other dog could ingest it and to possibly have it analyzed. Even if it’s not laced with anything bad, these bones could pose a danger to dogs regardless.

I contacted the ASPCA in NYC and they told me, after double checking with a supervisor that they would only investigate IF a dog ingested it AND died! A friend checked with a policeman friend and the answer was next time call 911 BUT that the response would most likely be the same as the ASPCA’s.

So for the time being we are relying on spreading the word to NYC dog owners so they can be on the alert.

Protect NYC dogs and share this.

We all want the best for our pets right? But what happens when things go wrong? Unfortunately, that question was answered in 2007 when something went terribly wrong and countless numbers of cats and dogs became seriously ill and even died. We’ll never really know the actual numbers but it is estimated in the thousands and possibly the tens of thousands!

Most of us do the best we can with what we know, when we know it and so commentary on this video is being withheld. However, education is extremely important and helps us all make wise choices. To make the best choices requires us to know all we can about a topic, especially when it involves the integrity our loved ones health.

* Warning: there are a few short scenes from an animal research lab in this video and the content may otherwise be difficult to watch simply because the massive pet food recalls were such a tragedy. You will need to weigh the need for education with this knowledge in deciding to view the video for yourselves.

Pet Food: A Dog’s Breakfast

There are many blogs and websites out there to remind you of all the foods your dogs (and other pets) shouldn’t have. We’ll give you the quick list too but we wanted to share a home cooked doggie thanksgiving recipe. *

Here’s our little chef Starlet taking a break from all the cooking!

Happy TG!
-BBL Pack

INGREDIENTS:
2 ounces Broccoli, without salt
1 ounce Butternut squash without salt
2 ounces Sweet potato without salt
5 ounces Turkey thigh without skin
1 ounce raw or cooked apple

PREPARATION:
Chop, broccoli, boil until just tender. Roast turkey thigh, sweet potato and butternut squash in a 300 degree oven over 1 – 1.5 hr (or use thigh from your own turkey, without skin). Apple should be chopped and added raw, boiled or roasted – just be sure to remove the core, stem and seeds!

There are a few ways you can assemble. Either cut up or puree. Whatever your dog’s preference is. I think they find it more special just cut up. Just let it cool a little bit before serving. *

FEEDING NOTES:

• Weights are post-cooking.
• This is meant as a special meal, not an every day diet and so is not balanced for vitamins and minerals. However, if you have need to balance out the calcium:phosphorus, as many do when cooking for dogs with kidney compromise, you can add 275mg of pure calcium carbonate powder (to the whole recipe) for a 1:1 ratio.
• This recipe in high in protein. If you have a dog with special needs, such as kidney disease, you may need to add more of a carbohydrate like sweet potato, or rice.
• Whenever feeding a new food(s) introduce in small amounts. If your dog isn’t used to eating these types of foods, use your judgment, feed in very small amounts and omit any foods your dogs does not tolerate.
• This makes 1-2 portions for a 60lb dog, depending on how often and how much you feed them. Divide for dog of less weight and multiply for more.

For the nutrient analysis click here.

* Every dog is unique. Always should use your judgement regarding what your dog can and can’t eat or tolerate. If unsure, check with your vet before feeding!

FOODS TO AVOID FOR DOGS:
Onions, raisins, macadamia nuts, garlic, grapes, chocolate and sugar substitutes like xylitol.

Do you have a favorite holiday recipe for your dog? Tell us in the comments!

Bring out your dog’s inner pup-starr!

No event is complete without cake right? Biscuits by Lambchop will be serving Pup-cakes and with every purchase of our biscuits at the event you’ll get an entry to win our treat jar gift set! We’re also providing biscuits for Tanzie to use in her mini photoshoots – get a professional photo from Tanzie of Tanzie Johnson Pets. Mini photo session with Tanzie at the event enters you to win a full photo session with her!

The event is at the fab Upper East Side boutique, Bark Place. Get all your holiday doggie needs met in one place this Saturday! Edible goods, a photo to be framed or used to your holiday cards and gifts for pets of all sizes.

Call 212.737.3510 to reserve your photo session in advance for $5 of the $25 day off price.

This is Petfinder’s week to bring awareness to all special needs pets and promote their (much needed) adoption!

Hullo? Have we met?! We, at Biscuits by Lambchop we are deeply rooted in the special needs of pets, especially dogs.
Our founder, Annette Frey – that’s me, has a physical therapy background and our namesake, Lambchop – well he had many, many special needs and is why this company exists.

Lambchop taught me a lot of lessons. He always had health issues. He was probably the runt of the litter, so to speak but boy I tell you that’s one of the things that endeared him even more. He had an amazing spirit that never sidelined him for very long. Unsolved seizure disorder, a rare tumor that never recurs (that he got 3 times), Addison’s disease, kidney disease….. the list goes on but that was never the focus of Lambchop’s life!

Lamby dined with The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, Bad Company’s Paul Rogers, he pee’d on Elvis’ wall at Graceland, took a dump on Hilary Clinton’s parent’s wall in Arkansas and rode in a motorcycle sidecar as his transportation of choice and he even crossed the border in it!

That little “runt” had the most exciting life that he lived to the fullest, every single moment and he taught me how to appreciate every moment we did have and not linger on our challenges.

Having an older dog, especially one with multiple health issues that need special care, really takes the relationship to a depth that could not be described without experiencing it. Before Lambchop moved on to his “next adventure”, I thought I would never get another dog again because it would be too heartbreaking. But after Lambchop passed away – from old age (almost 15 and a big dog), not from any one of his “challenges” – It was able to really absorb the depth of our relationship and the honor I had of helping him navigate his time here on earth. I was an absolute privilege and I would never change it for anything.

Special pets teach us special lessons, we may otherwise never learn. Lessons that are very worth learning and make us better people.
Adopt a special needs pet and I assure you, you will get as much as, if not more, back than you put in!

Crazy on the East Coast this week. First an earthquake and now an impending hurricaine looming over us. Please take time to be sure you’re prepared for possible evacuation.
Grab a bag or backpack and be sure you have the following prepared to grab and go:

1. Identification, I.D. tag & microchip
2. 7 days worth of food (and water if possible)
3. Veterinarian Records & essential Medications
4. First Aid Kit
5. Extra leash and collar (with extra I.D. tag)
6. Doggie Boots just in case of debris
7. Favorite toy and/or blankie

1. I.D. – This is a good time to keep a collar with I.D. on your dog while indoors, in case you get separated! Tags like Blanket ID can be great when evacuating since you can update phone numbers and info depending on where you end up. Microchips are a great backup, in case your dog’s tag comes off, but shouldn’t be relied upon since a chip reader isn’t always readily available.

2. Have a pack ready with bowls and emergency food and water (if possible) for 7 days. We like to use a dehydrated raw, like The Honest Kitchen or Sojos grainfree since it’s light and easy to carry, and is closest to our pup’s raw diet. If your dog isn’t on a raw diet, we don’t recommend switching over in a time of stress. Pack your dog’s usual food or one that is closest to it. Don’t forget your pet’s favorite healthy treats, like Biscuits by Lambchop! Treats can come in handy to refocus your dog, or to get them to follow your direction.

3. It’s very helpful to have a copy of your veterinary records, or at the least a synopsis of their medical history, should your pet need treatment after an evacuation. If your pet relies on medications be sure to have a good supply with you since it may be difficult to get meds even a while after evacuation. Lambchop had Addison’s disease and relied on his daily meds. We always kept a minimum of one month’s supply in our evacuation bag.

4. First Aid Kit. This should include neosporin, antiseptic cleansing pads, alcohol pads, tweezers, non-adherent gauze bandage wraps, cotton tape, rounded edged scissors, coban, instant cold packs, styptic powder or pencil, cotton tipped swabs, clean towel, sterile gloves and possibly a muzzle could be necessary while your pet is triaged.

5. An extra leash and collar, with I.D. tag.

6. Doggie Boots in case of debris. We LOVE Ruffwear Bark ‘n’ Boots with thick Vibram soles and recommend you get the boot liners too to prevent rubbing or chafing especially in unknown conditions.

7. Bring their favorite toy and/or blankie. These are always comforting!

It’s always good to have an evacuation plan and a contact phone number for someone outside your area that may not be affected.

Please share your tips with us!

Welcome to your FOREVER HOME Nolay!

After rescuing Nolay with fellow marines in Afganistan, Master Sgt. Joshua Roth of the 1st Maintenance Battalion, Engineer Maintenance Company worked to bring her home to live with him in the US.

This week their dream came true!

Watch their reunion. We are seriously honored – Joshua brought Nolay our Starlets biscuits to pick her up from the airport!

Many of you have asked how you can help the animals affected by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami tragedy.

While you’re going green on this Thursday – 3/17, please consider sending green to the WorldVets effort for animal relief fund in Japan. We’re having a club giveaway and are donating 20% of our website biscuit sales on 3/17/11 to WorldVets – check in here and on our Facebook page and Pawcurious this Thursday for details.

This video is a love story that comes with a hefty warning that as heart-warming as it ultimately is, it will have you in tears. Both dogs were rescued and the weaker one is getting veterinarian care. As you can imagine, there is great need for more caretakers, especially veterinarians – like WorldVets.

Donate directly from our homepage using the ChipIn Widget. All donations are tax deductible as they are a 501 c 3 nonprofit.

Click Here to purchase biscuits on 3/17/11 and 20% of the sale will go directly to WorldVets.

A Picture speaks a thousand words! Get well quick Boo-boo, Starlet wants to come give you kisses!