Kelli's Dog Days

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

Conservation dogs are becoming a thing. This is awesome!

12/15/2024

Apple & Cranberry Dog Dental Sticks 🍎🍒🐾
These Apple & Cranberry Dog Dental Sticks are a healthy and chewy treat designed to help clean your dog’s teeth while providing a tasty, nutrient-rich snack. Packed with antioxidants and fiber, they’re perfect for keeping your pup’s mouth healthy and their tail wagging!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely grated apple (peeled, core removed)
1/4 cup finely chopped unsweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 large egg
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for added moisture)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated apple, chopped cranberries, egg, and coconut oil (if using). Stir until evenly mixed. Gradually add the oat flour and rolled oats, stirring until a sticky dough forms. If the dough feels too wet, add more oat flour 1 tablespoon at a time.

3. Shape the Dental Sticks
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into stick shapes about 4-5 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.

4. Bake
Place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden. For a crunchier texture, reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

5. Cool Completely
Allow the dental sticks to cool completely on a wire rack before giving them to your dog.

Storage:
Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.
Benefits:
Apple: Rich in fiber and vitamins A and C, promoting digestive and immune health.
Cranberries: High in antioxidants, supporting urinary tract health and reducing inflammation.
Oat Flour: Gentle on sensitive stomachs and great for digestion.
Rolled Oats: Adds texture and helps support gut health.
Egg: Provides protein and essential nutrients for muscle and coat health.
These Apple & Cranberry Dog Dental Sticks are a wholesome, chewy treat that’s perfect for promoting dental hygiene and overall health. Your dog will love the natural flavors, and you’ll love how easy they are to make! 🐕✨🦴🍎

12/15/2024

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12/15/2024

Apple and Sweet Potato Chews for Dogs 🍎🍠🐾
These Apple and Sweet Potato Chews are a healthy and chewy snack for your dog. Naturally sweet and packed with fiber and vitamins, they’re a great homemade alternative to store-bought treats. Perfect for rewarding your furry friend or keeping them entertained!

Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato
1 large apple (core and seeds removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for added moisture)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven or Prepare a Dehydrator
For Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
For Dehydrator: Set the dehydrator to 140°F (60°C).
2. Slice the Sweet Potato and Apple
Wash the sweet potato and apple thoroughly.
Slice both into thin, even strips about 1/4 inch thick. For easier chewing, you can also cut them into smaller shapes or use a cookie cutter.
3. Optional Coating
Toss the slices with olive oil if using, for added moisture and a shiny finish.

4. Arrange on Baking Sheet or Dehydrator Tray
Place the slices in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap.

5. Bake or Dehydrate
In the Oven: Bake for 2-3 hours, flipping the slices halfway through, until they are dried but still slightly chewy.
In a Dehydrator: Dry the slices for 4-6 hours, or until they reach the desired consistency.
6. Cool Completely
Allow the chews to cool completely before offering them to your dog.

Storage:
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Refrigerate: Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.
Benefits:
Sweet Potato: High in fiber and beta-carotene, promoting healthy digestion and immune support.
Apple: Rich in vitamins and fiber, supporting gut health and overall well-being.
Olive Oil: Adds healthy fats for a shiny coat and skin (optional).
These Apple and Sweet Potato Chews are a wholesome, easy-to-make treat your dog will love. Perfect for keeping them busy while providing a nutritious snack! 🐕✨🍎🍠🐾

12/15/2024

This artist does a beautiful job. And she's Local to the OKC metro. Please support your local artists.

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12/15/2024

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12/15/2024

With colder weather finally here, consider leaving the leaves be. Help local wildlife with the leaves in your yard. Fallen leaves play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Leaves act as natural mulch, helping retain moisture in the soil. As they decompose, they enrich the soil with organic matter and nutrients, promoting plant health. Some moths and butterflies use leaf litter to hibernate until spring. Fireflies and beetles use the leaves as insulation. This contributes to a thriving ecosystem, supporting birds, reptiles and small mammals that eat insects. So, this season, leave some leaves for nature.

The bonus is to see your sweet pets enjoying it, too!

12/15/2024

12/15/2024

Had Frank, Walter and Charli on schedule yesterday. So we all went to the dog park.

12/15/2024

My kitty Momma S'mores.

She was another TNR feral. Accept. She had a home, somewhere, before she found her way to my family. My kid, Benjamin , fell in love. So ya know how that story played out.

Here she is, 6 months later bossing me for pieces of human kibbbles. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ I was cooking dinner.

12/15/2024

Stan has a new feline sister named Stormy.

Stormy was a TNR feral kitty that I had been working to socialize. I finally got her to a good spot and matched her with her new owner, Stan and his dad.

12/15/2024