11/08/2024
Meet Shorty, this week’s !
Shorty is a rescue Shih Tzu who is approximately 11 or 12 years old, and super sweet 🥰😍
My Kanine Kitchen was born from combining my love of cooking and my passion for making healthy dog treats.
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My offerings are made using quality food products, without additives, preservatives, colors, or dyes.
Meet Shorty, this week’s !
Shorty is a rescue Shih Tzu who is approximately 11 or 12 years old, and super sweet 🥰😍
The sun is shining! Debby has left the area and took all her gloomy clouds and rain with her 🙌
Time to go to the market and get some treats!
Mary Alice (pit bull extraordinaire) would like one of each please… no, make that 3 of each please 😆
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Who made it out to the market today in the heat? Good on ya, if you did!
What treats did you get for your pups??
Stop at any other vendors? Who are your faves? Tag them, let’s show our beloved Chestertown Farmers' Market vendors some love!
FRENS! MONIKA IS BACK FROM VACAY! And she’s got TREATS!!
Come out to the market to see her, and stock up on the yums!
😋 🐾
Chestertown Farmers' Market
To my human moms & dads, this is what happens to my paws when you take me out in the scorching sun ☀️ when the pavement is so hot !
Remember I sweat through my paws, so in this heat I can’t get rid of my sweat as my paws are burning. Missing my walk won’t harm me. Please let me just relax indoors and take me out when the sun is down🐾
If you see someone walking their dog on hot pavement, ask them to take off their shoes for the remainder of their walk home. Maybe then they'll understand.
Thank you to 8 Below Husky Rescue for this valuable advice 🙏
Credit: Dolly’s Legacy Animal Rescue
With the hot temperatures, I'm keeping a lookout for blue-green algae blooms in our ponds. Our dogs swim and walk tummy-deep in the ponds, occasionally drinking the water. I've learned what steps to take to keep our ponds safe for our dogs and local wildlife.
Symptoms of Blue-Green Algae Sickness in Dogs
** Vomiting
** Diarrhea
** Blood in stool or black, tarry stool
** Pale mucous membranes
** Jaundice
** Seizures
** Disorientation
** Coma
If your dog experiences any of these symptoms after swimming (or drinking from) a local pond, please get in touch with your veterinarian immediately. Read more at: https://buff.ly/2MzcZt9
It’s time for PET OF THE WEEK! 🎉 🙌 🎉 🙌 🎉 🙌 🎉
Meet Dip 🥰
Dip was trained to be a service dog as a wee pup, and is now 5 years old.
Dip gets to wear booties to protect his little feets on the hot pavement 💕
Dip apparently has zero interest in looking at Monika’s camera for this photo shoot 😆
Everybody give Dip some LOVE! ❤️
Change of plans! Monika has decided to go to Market today!!
(Previous post, now deleted on fb, said she wouldn’t be there today, but she changed her mind, YAY!)
She will be away next weekend though, so be sure to stock up today!
Chestertown Farmers' Market
8am-noon
High Street
Come out to the Chestertown Farmers' Market to get some yums!
But please leave pups at home. Asphalt can be 50° hotter than the air temp 🥵😬
Check out MAGGIE!
Our current !
Maggie is a 4 year old rescue who was adopted from Puppy Paws Rescue - Maryland 😍🥰
Sooo cute!
She carries her own water bottle when out on the town 💕
(Edited to correct her name— my bad!)
Time for a funny dog meme.
(I don't know who gets credit for this)
Say hello to our GEORGIE!
Georgie is 4 months old and like playing and sniffing butts 🐶🐕🐩🐾
If you’re heading to the market this morning, be sure to stop and see Monika and get some treats!
Best to leave dogs home in this heat as the pavement is even hotter than the air temps 😉
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It’s Princess Mulan!
Such a sweetie and so gorgeous! She stopped by at the Chestertown Farmers' Market yesterday and we got to love on her and feed her yummy treats 💕
Want da treats.
Want ALL da treats!
GET MEH DA TREATS!
Market day tomorrow and that means time to stock up on treats from Monika at My Kanine Kitchen!!
8am until noon on High Street
Weather will be in the 70s!!
It’s a GORGEOUS day for a market!
Come on out to the Chestertown Farmers' Market this morning and get some treats 😃
So excited. It’s finally here!!
I am broken hearted to hear the sudden & tragic loss of one of my own - a LSU Veterinary School classmate, colleague, & friend.
You see, this profession...
It takes & it takes until we have no more to give. Until we feel we have no where to turn, & no way to live up to what is expected of us as veterinarians that it seems that the only viable option is to take our own lives & finally put these struggles behind us. We want so hard to have a "normal" 9 to 5 gig that allows us to decompress outside of work & not think about the handful of beloved pets that we had to humanely euthanize &/or lost to horrible diseases or years of neglect earlier that day. Or to forget about that outrageously negative & untrue review that a client left, but it's words cut deeper & for longer than they will ever bear, or care, to know. The amount of pressure on our shoulders oftentimes can be unbearable, especially in the long run. There are people who think we are out for their money, when all we want to do is shake them & have them realize we personally will never see any bit of that money & genuinely want to help their pet live a better quality, longer life...which is why we joined this profession in the first place! Believe it or not, our journey to become a Veterinarian was not cheap. 8 years of further education leads to financial burdens of up to several $100,000s on average of student loan debt that we are suffocating in. We will owe the rest of our lives to 'Sallie Mae'....& all of that, because we have an extraordinary passion for animals that led us to this calling to help your pets. This part was not something anyone told me about when I was 6 years old & decided I was destined to become a Vet...they definitely left that part out & the burdens that come along with it - & boy is it heavy. On top of this all, too frequently we are expected & demanded to come up with immediate answers & diagnoses all while having our hands tied behind our backs with no permission to pursue diagnostics in order to help get us those answers. Unlike human medicine, some people seem to forget that OUR patients do not talk. We have to play detectives day in & day out...& part of that warrants various testing to be performed to put all the clues & pieces of the puzzle together for you & your pet. When you limit us because of this stigma that we are only out there for the money, you limit our capabilities to do such. You limit our abilities to develop the perfect treatment plan, to discuss the prognosis, & long-term expectations for your pet. We offer plans A, B, C, & D & most of us do our best to help guide you to make the most realistic decision for your family & current situation, but we are still obligated to remind you that any option other than A can have downfalls, now or in the future. Although not everything comes down to life or death, we do our best to help your family & your fur babies with our limitations at hand.
In our profession, we wear many hats...we are your dog's surgeon, ophthalmologist, dentist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, oncologist, & oh so more -- all in one day. We have to walk out of one exam room where we help walk a family through one of the most painful & selfless decisions we ever have to make as pet parents to humanely end their suffering into the next exam room with a family who is elated to have a new 8 week old puppy addition...all with a smile on our faces. We are human, but god forbid we let our guards down & dampen anyone else's day with what we've had to see or do the room prior. I always say..."It's not all puppies & kittens folks" - it is tough, demanding, & exhausting living up to these expectations every single day of our lives. We struggle oftentimes with depression, anxiety, & burnout in this field. & Time off? What is that!? We work incredibly long hours, oftentimes don't get a single 5 minute "break", & constantly struggle to have a work-life balance. One way or another, whether intentionally or not, we always take our work home with us. It's there running back & forth through our minds at 3AM when we can't sleep - what we could have done better, where we 'dropped the ball' along the way....but, the truth is: We are perfectionists & beat ourselves up about things that no other decision would have changed the end outcome. With that, who needs online reviews & client complaints afterall?! We are our very own toughest critics. We pour our entire heart & soul into every dog, cat, bird, rabbit, or iguana that we see as if it were our very own. Compassion fatigue is real...& it's deadly. Did you ever realize that one person could care TOO MUCH? Well, it's a thing - & we suffer from that too.
Yesterday, myself, my fellow Veterinary colleagues, & my profession lost another sweet soul far, far too young. Lindsey Thomas Frugé was always the happy one (...or at least always appeared that way on the outside looking in) & had a smile that would light up a room. My heart hurts knowing that these were likely just some of her daily struggles. She had a heart of gold & it saddens me to know this world now has to go on without it. She owned her own Veterinary hospital (which comes with a whole slew of additional challenges & struggles) & was a mother to 2 adorable young boys. She wasn't the first to succumb to such difficult expectations that's hit close to home for me & unfortunately, I know she likely won't be the last. I love this profession...but I hate seeing what it does to it's own people. Veterinarians are up to 3.5 times more likely to die by su***de than members of the general population - that's a fact. Something has to change & fast. Until that time comes, I choose to educate & share with the public just some of the struggles that we, as Veterinarians, have to deal with on a daily basis. I choose to spread awareness that it is so much more than puppies & kittens all day everyday, & I suggest that people start helping this problem by simply being kind to their Veterinarian & Veterinary staff. You have no clue what a simple act of kindness, respect, sympathy, understanding, or even a hug can do for a person. You have no clue what we had to deal with the exam room prior to your own. 💔
By Erin
program took a little hiatus for a minute, but it’s BACK and featuring the ADORABLE 😍😍😍
Have you had the pleasure of meeting this gorgeous boy yet? If you have I imagine you got covered in drool 😆
Lentil was born blind and was rescued as a puppy, and gets showered with love on the daily 🥰
Be sure to check out his insta!
https://www.instagram.com/mr_lentil_bean?igsh=dnNvd3lzYWtwMmNx
Shame on mommy for waking me up when I was dreaming of snaxx frum auntie Monika! Mawm better be getting me some tomorrow to make up for such an egregious disturbance!
-Finn the wicked
MARKET DAY TOMORROW! Come visit Monika and get some yums!
High Street
8am until noon
Chestertown Farmers' Market
We’re looking forward to another great farmers market this Sunday ☀
New location for Market!
My Kanine Kitchen will be on High St, between Mill St and Spring Ave.
Reminder: Do not to bring pets to Chestertown Tea Party Festival
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Support your local community by checking out our Farmers Market tomorrow!
If you’re out at the Chestertown Farmers' Market be sure to stop and see Monika, and get some treats!
UPDATE:
Monika is out there! Go see her!
Rain rain go away!!
Exciting news, friends…
MONIKA WILL BE AT THE MARKET TOMORROW! 😃 🎉 🎈
Come get your pups the treats they deserve 💕
Comic via Off the Leash
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Friends, Monika is away visiting family and will not be at the Market tomorrow. Please give your pups extra snuggles and playtime with giggle balls and other toys until she returns!
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May the 4th be with you today, for tomorrow is Revenge of the 5th!
Happy Star Wars day! To celebrate, come get your Sith Lord pup some TREATS at the Chestertown Farmers' Market 💕
Here until noon, on High Street
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Friends, Monika is away visiting family and will not be at the Market tomorrow. Please give your pups extra snuggles and playtime with giggle balls and other toys until she returns! Chestertown Farmers' Market
Come stock up on turkey disks, minnows, beef cheeks, training treats, and more! Tomorrow morning 8 until noon on High Street at The Chestertown Farmers’ Market
“Dat’s it! I is protesting everyfing and sitting on my head until Mawm agrees to take me to Chestertown to see mine Auntie Monika and get sum TREATS!” -Mary Alice, who refuses to do anything productive until she gets to go to the Chestertown Farmers' Market. Thank goodness it’s just 12 more hours to wait! 8am til noon High Street
IT’S TREAT DAY! And all the area dogs are jumping for joy! Come get treats! The Market is OPEN! Chestertown Farmers' Market 8am until noon, on High Street
Show of hands: Whose dog knows the look or sound of our treat bags, and let you know it’s time to open them up and begin dispensing them! 🤣🤣 This is Leo. He sees a treat bag from Monika. He is letting mom know she better get with the program! 😆 Stock up on treats for your beloved dog tomorrow morning at the Chestertown Farmers' Market! 8am until noon, on High Street
This little man loves the beef heart… I mean LOOOVVVEEESSS the beef heart! ♥️ Meet Hamish, the famous shop dog at Lodestone Candles of Kent & Co in Chestertown. He’s a superfan of ALL Monika’s treats, but his most favorite is hands down the beef heart. #HamishIsMyHomeboy
While I do likes a lil bitta budder on a nife, can we just skip to tomorrow morning so I can go get sum REAL TREATS??? -Mary Alice MARKET DAY TOMORROW! Come see us and get your favorite doggos some amazing all natural treats 8am until noon on High Street
Monika the treat lady is BACK! Her pups Stella and a Nugget are sooooo happy mommy is home ☺️😃🥰 And all the other dogs are soooo happy they’re gonna get TREATS TOMORROW! It’s MARKET DAY TOMORROW! Yay!!! See you on High Street, 8am until noon 😊
IT'S MARKET DAY TOMORROW!!! Come see us and get some yums for your pup! 8am until noon, on High Street in Chestertown.
Bailey got da sads cuz of da rain for tomorrow and she really really wants to get da beefy lung treats from Monika at My Kanine Kitchen! We *hope* to be at The Chestertown Farmers' Market, and we’re preparing to be there, but we’ll have to make the final call in the morning. Rain can damage the treats! 😩 🍖 🌧 ☔️ 🐩 🐕 🦴🥩
WHO’S EXCITED FOR MARKET DAY TOMORROW??? 😃 We’ll have some new items as well as Customer favorites, and we can’t wait to see you and your dogs! • Bone Broth Free range chicken and grass fed beef • Organic Cookies • Training Treats • Turkey Disks • Hearts (turkey and chicken) And more! See you in the morning!
Something new coming to the market this Saturday!! BONE BROTH … FOR DOGS! Homemade bone broth, with ginger and turmeric. Two options available tomorrow: • Free Range Chicken • Grass Fed Beef (locally sourced!) Why? • Digestion • Bone health • Anti-inflammatory • Joint health It’s a tasty treat on its own, or added to your dogs meal, and it’s incredibly beneficial 💕
*Introducing* BULLY BUNDLES! Tomorrow we will be offering bundles of our popular bully sticks. Buy in bulk to save $$$$
You don't have to smash up your dog’s favorite Kanine Kitchen treats and sprinkle them on their kibble to get them to eat their dinner, no no no! Use our sprinkle topper instead 😉 This way your canine bestie can have their treats as TREATS! 😃 🐶 🐩 🐶 🐕 Sprinkle Meal Topper is a 100% natural, healthy, high protein powder you sprinkle on their food to make meals extra yummy and nutritious 😋
WE HAVE A NEW SPRINKLE TOPPER FOR DOG MEALS! 🐕🥘 Sprinkle on top of your best friend's meal like salt or another seasoning, except IT'S HEALTHY and will make your pupper so excited about eating dinner! YUM 😋🤤 The sprinkle meal topper will be available for sale at tomorrow's Chestertown Farmers' Market. Market is a little more condensed now, all on one block and we know where our new location will be. 😊 We are next to fountain park, on High Street across from Flow Salonspa, with is also across from our friends at The Spicerie! 🥰💕
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My Kanine Kitchen was born from combining my love of cooking and my passion for researching ingredients that benefit the health of dogs. When researching dog nutrition, I quickly became aware of how many unhealthy ingredients and product recalls were associated with commercial dog food and mass produced treats. I had already been making my own dog food so adding healthy treats to my repertoire seemed like a natural progression.
I soon found myself at local farmers markets where my products were very well received. I love the interaction with both dogs and their owners, where I get to share the benefits of the products I make verses mass produced products made with little regard to animal health.
My products are made with real food ... no additives, preservatives, colors or dyes. I love researching an ingredient to find the heath benefits for dogs, then creatively finding a way to incorporate it into a delicious treat for them.
Monika lives in Worton, Maryland, with her husband Sheldon and her beloved bassets Abbey and Ton (aka Tons of Fun). She will open her heart and always lend a hand to any animal in need. She will forever cherish her heart dog, Zuda, the basset that changed everything....