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ADOPTABLES!
Humane Society, Helena, MT 406-442-1660 ext 107
Description Bob is a handsome Chesapeake. He has very good manners and knows several commands. This gentleman walks nicely on a leash and enjoys his daily walks. He is very active and loves getting outside to show off his play moves. Bob craves lots of attention and needs to be the only animal in his new home. Looking for a home that is familiar with the Chesapeake breed.
Description This handsome boy is Bartholomew, he is young and very energetic. Bart enjoys going for walks and taking in all the sights and smells along the way. He loves splashing in the kiddie pool, but hasn’t figured out what to do with that silly ball that people keep tossing to him. After playtime Bart will lean into you and wait for you to pet him. He would like nothing more than to cuddle up with you on the couch or at your feet. Bart is looking for a home with older children and is willing to share with a dog buddy that has a personality similar to his. Camping, fishing or just hanging out at home, Bart is ready to be your faithful companion.
Description This smiling and happy dog is Dakota. Once outside the confines of her kennel she is very outgoing and fun loving. Dakota is always ready for playtime and belly rubs. She is good with kids, cats and most dogs. This awesome senior would make an excellent addition to almost any home.
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From the Editor's Corner..... I want to thank everyone that has supported me with my vision of sharing this publication. Looking back on the year, we’ve made great strides and are very excited for the upcoming year. We have amazing plans for the magazine and can’t wait to share even more information with you about, of course, all things dog. More importantly I’d like to share a new venture under the Twisted Leash name. I have launched a new dog skin care and supplement company under a very special name, BB’s Essentials. Basha “B” was a very special dog that I was blessed with for four short years. Her fight for life and stubbornness was what brought us together. She fought against all health odds, until the day she could not fight anymore. In her name, I’ve created and am still creating new organic rich products that would have help Basha through her journey of life. These products are hand-crafted with no chemicals from organic ingredients. Please take the time to look at the BB’s Essentials web page and follow our story on Facebook and Instagram. @bbsessentials or facebook.com/bssessentials
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Health & Wellness
11 - Vitamins & Minerals in Dog
Food
12 - Cow Kefir for Dogs 13 - Benefits of RAW Meaty Bones 14 - Pancreatic Enzyme
Insufficiency
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Activities
Short Hike in the Cedars
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Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area
If you’re in the area, or even if you’re not, this great scenic walk is amazing. Walking through the cedar grove is only 0.9 miles and is self-guided. What you will see in this short winding loop walk is the amazing 100-acre area filled with astonishing old-growth cedar trees. Some of these trees have an average diameter of 8 feet or bigger and are 175 feet tall. There is also a wide variety of other western trees, ferns and flowers. The trail has interpretive signage along the walk that explains the relationship between the trees and the surrounding ecosystems. Ross Creek Cedars are located south of Troy, MT on Highway 56 and just south of Bull Lake. There are no campgrounds at the Cedars, but a few can be found around the Bull Lake recreation area. The scenic area for Ross Creek Cedars is managed from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but is available throughout the year. December 1st the access gate is closed to vehicle traffic and opens again on May 1st. Your pets are welcome, but must be on-leash. There is no drinkable water at this area, however, there is a vault toilet house provided.
Information provided by www.fwp.mt.gov
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Fresh Fall Training ....Tis the Season Fall is a great time to get out and enjoy the crisp fresh air. While you’re out walking your dog, freshen up on basic training and tricks. Keeping control of your dog on walks is very important. Some people too often think that walking, especially on-leash with their dog is a time for “freedom” for their dog. Often the dog takes full advantage of the owner and tends to run and pull on the leash, forgetting the manners that he/she was taught in obedience. Letting the dog pull on the leash while on nature walks can become not only annoying but dangerous. Freshen up on leash training if your dog is showing these pulling signs. Don’t forget
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about using positive re-enforcement with praise and treats. If your dog is already well in-tune with obedience on-leash and off leash while on nature walks, stop and take a few minutes to teach a new trick. Common tricks like “sit pretty”, shake or giving high five is relatively easy to teach in a short period of time. The object is to keep your dog’s attention and keep them engaged while on walks.
Meet Audrey! She came to us from an overcrowded facility and is excited to become a Montana dog and find her forever home in Missoula. She is young, sweet, and ready to learn all kinds of new tricks! Audrey is a great catch. Not only is she beautiful, but she’s great on-leash and loves people. Audrey had a field trip to the Missoula Mavs baseball game this weekend and made friends with everyone she met. She was low key, not even boys running by to rescue foul balls could ruffle her feathers, she simply watched all the action fly by. She’s great in crowds and would love to get out exploring our Big Sky State with her new family! This girl will make some lucky person or family extremely grateful to be a part of her life! This girl is likely to live out the rest of her days with medical issues so she is looking for a home that can accommodate her needs. She would prefer a home without any felines!
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Audrey
Humane Society of Western Montana 5930 Hwy. 93 South, Missoula MT 406.549.3934
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adoptables Oreo
Our sweet little girl Oreo loves to snuggle. She is very content just cuddling up in your lap. Oreo required extensive dental work and will need follow up care. She had to have several teeth pulled and still has a couple teeth that need to be removed when her gums heal up. Both of her upper canine sockets are also open to the nasal cavity and will also need medical attention in the future. This spunky little girl is feeling so much better now that she is receiving much needed vet care. Oreo is in need of a very special family that will be able to continue with her vet care and provide her lots of love.
Lewis & Clark Humane Society 2112 E. Custer Avenue • P.O. Box 4455 • Helena, Montana 59604 • Phone: (406) 442-1660
Looking for a hIKING BUDDY?
Simply Walking Does your dog give you that “look” when you get home from a long hard day of work? You know, that look that says please, please take me for a walk. We all see that look in our dogs’ eyes. Simply walking can not only give your dog the daily exercise they need, but it can also keep ‘you’ the owner in shape and well grounded. Getting out and getting fresh air and being in nature can lower stress levels and help to get the body and mind in shape. Walking is a low-impact, low intensity exercise and can be done almost anywhere here in Montana. This great exercise can be a health benefit to your heart by making it stronger and can even lower your blood pressure. Walking can also make your bones stronger; ease stress and can help you sleep better at night.
Simply walking alone won’t give you a full body workout, but it will target your major muscles in your legs and glutes. Just imagine how good a workout your dog will get walking and running on all fours next to you, and the cost is free. If you’re in to calorie counting for workouts, walking can give you great numbers on your fitbit™, or if you don’t have a calorie counter a rule of thumb is 100 calories per mile are burned for a 180-pound person.
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HARRY Happy, young and energetic, that’s Harry. This boy loves to get out and play with all his dog buddies or with his human pals. His spunky personality makes him a good fit for any active family. He would enjoy sharing a home with a dog that is as fun loving and outgoing as he is. Harry can be too much for most small children and is not willing to share his home with cats. Stop by and meet Happy Harry. Lewis & Clark Humane Society 2112 E. Custer Avenue • P.O. Box 4455 • Helena, Montana 59604 • Phone: (406) 442-1660
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Vitamins and Minerals in Dog Food Have you ever looked at your dogs’ food bag for the ingredients? You might see that dog food companies list big words that are really just vitamins and minerals being added to the food to make it a well rounded recipe. Dogs, like humans, need certain vitamins and minerals for optimal health. Some of the ingredients in the manufactured dog food do not have enough of these vitamins, leaving the company to supplement them back into the recipes. Key vitamins that dogs require are; Vitamins A, D, E, K, B Vitamins & Vitamin C. •
Vitamin A is a supporter of the immune system, while also helping with bone and muscle growth. Vitamin A also helps with healthy skin and vision.
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Vitamin D is good for the absorption of the minerals calcium and phosphorus for the aid of healthy bones and blood clotting.
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Vitamin E can be one of the most powerful antioxidants and is also used as a natural food preservative. Vitamin E also helps with muscular health, nerve function and helps to metabolize fat.
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Vitamin K can be synthesized in the large intestine and assists in blood clotting and bone formation.
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B Vitamins assist in metabolizing foods. They also have many other health benefits. o B₁ (thiamin) for growth and neurological function. o B₂ (riboflavin) benefits eye and skin health o B₃ (niacin) important for energy metabolism and maintenance of strong muscles. o B₅ (pantothenic acid) aids in digestion, hormones and reproduction.
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o B₆ (pyridoxine) aids red blood cell production and the function of enzymes. o B₁₂ (cabalamin) necessary for red blood cell production, nerve transmission, and heart health.
Quick tips for dogs that jump up Do you have a dog that likes nothing more than to greet everyone, including you with a jump up in your face? There are some quick ways to get this behavior to stop. Jumping up is a form of behavior that is not common to a typical pack (dog pack). So when this is done it should be corrected. Include your friends and family with these quick tips on helping your dog to stop jumping. 1. You can get a recycled plastic water bottle and put 5-10 pennies in the bottle. Use this as a shaker when your dog jumps. It’s easy and cost effective to use as a training device. Whenever your dog goes to jump on you or someone they are greeting give the bottle a couple shakes. The noise of the pennies will get your dogs attention and you can follow up with the “no” command. After a few times of this your dog should figure out that jumping up is not a tolerated behavior and they will stop. 2. When your dog greets you with an over excited jump, stop and back up until your dog has all four paws on the ground or is in a sit position, then you can praise by petting to encourage the sitting behavior. 3. Kneeling down to your dogs level before the jumping occurs can also be effective. If you are already at their level the chances of jumping up lessen and you can reward with praise for a job well done when they don’t jump.
Khaleesi I’m a young gal who adores people. I would love to have a family that takes me for walks or hikes because I love to smell and check out the scenery. After some activity I would like nothing better than to cuddle by your side and enjoy a snooze while you watch a movie. I need a house full of soft beds, people who like snuggles and yummy treats! I would also like a fenced yard to keep me safe. I’m longing to be the only pet in your home. I’d be happy to learn some obedience training. If you can give me these things then you can give me the miracle I’ve been waiting for...a forever home. Lewis & Clark Humane Society 2112 E. Custer Avenue • P.O. Box 4455 • Helena, Montana 59604 • Phone: (406) 442-1660
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Cow Kefir for Dogs? Kefir is a very unique and powerful cultured dairy product and is the most probiotic rich food. Kefir has been used for centuries amongst the European and Asian medicine culture for the wide ailment spectrum it has been known to cure. Some nutritional facts about kefir are; it is a fermented milk product, typically using cow or goat milk. Kefir is a superfood that is jammed packed full of healthy microorganisms [probiotics]. There are 7 ways that using kefir in the diet can help overall health:
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Boosts the Immunity Heal Inflammatory Bowel Disease Build Bone Density Fight Allergies Improve Lactose Digestion Kill Candida Support Detoxification
Feeding Raw Bones to your Dog
Benefits of RAW meaty bones
By: Trish DeVall
Why do dogs eat bones, or more importantly why is it important that owners supply bones to their dogs? Raw bones supply important nutrients that are required for your dog to have the most advantageous health. Feeding raw bones provides calcium and phosphorus to your dog’s nutritional program. It’s not just the exterior of the bone that is necessary. Raw bones contain marrow which is mainly fat and blood components. They also contain cartilage that is a connective tissue attached to the exterior of the bone. Cartilage is fibrous and can be poorly digested in the gut system. The adequate amount of calcium supplied in dog food should range from 1.0 to 1.8
Classifying the right type of bone is also important with your dog’s nutritional diet. “Edible bones” are bones that are hollow, non-weight bearing bones such as chicken wings and chicken and turkey necks. These are the types of bones that provide calcium and phosphorus along with trace minerals. Another type of raw bone is what’s called a “recreational bone”. These particular bones are the big beef or bison femur or joint bones. Recreational bones don’t provide your dog with much nutrition. They do however, help the break down of plaque and can reduce the risk of gum disease. Your dog will not be able to consume the entire bone that’s why nutrition is minimal. Make sure to always supervise your dog while they are eating or chewing on raw bones. You should never cook or bake raw bones, cooking will make the bones brittle and break. Separation of pack members may also be recommended for safety.
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percent of the dry weight of food. In main stream, inexpensive dog foods you will find that the calcium percentages will be much more than that of which your dog needs. This is due to the processing of inexpensive food company’s using “rendered” meats that contain a large amount of ground bone. If you find that your dog food label states “meat and bone meal” near the top of the list, your dogs food may contain excessive amounts of calcium. If your dogs food does not supply the adequate amount of calcium and phosphorus then you can supplement using raw bones.
Dog Product & Food Recalls 10/7/2016 - Mars Petcare US
CESAR Classic Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food Reason: Potential presence of Plastic
7/23/2016 - Radgast Pet Food, Inc.
Frozen Cat Raw Diet Reason: Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
3/26/2016 - Smallbatch Pets Inc.
Frozen Dog Duckbatch Sliders Reason: Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
3/22/2016 - Fromm Family Pet Foods
12 oz. Cans of; Gold Chicken Pate Dog, Gold Chicken & Duck, Gold Salmon & Chicken Pate Reason: Elevated levels of Vitamin D
3/14/2016 - Purina
Beneful, Pro Plan Wet Reason: May not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals.
1/15/2016 - Vital Essentials
Frozen Chicken Patties Entree for Dogs Reason: Salmonella
1/04/2016 - Big Dog Natural (bdn)
Raw dehydrated dog food Chicken Supreme and Fish Supreme Reason: Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes *For more information visit the FDA website
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Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency (Maldigestion Disorder) OR Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) This potentially life-threatening disease in some dogs can be over looked by owners who know very little about the disease. Fortunately, this disease can be managed and a long and happy life for the dog is projected. If symptoms of this disease are present in your dog, it is best to seek the professional help of your veterinarian immediately so treatment can be started. Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency is not a common disease and can be overlooked by many dog owners and even veterinarians.
What is the function of the pancreas? Near the stomach and attached to the wall of the small intestine is what’s called the pancreas. The pancreas has two major functions; one, it produces hormones to aid in the maintenance of proper blood sugar levels, two, it produces important enzymes to aid in the digestion of protein and fats. Trypsin and chymotrypsin are the enzymes produced for protein digestion, while lipases is the enzyme produced to digest fats. Without the enzyme lipases dogs run into the problem of having pancreatic insufficiency.
What is pancreatic insufficiency and what causes it? Pancreatic enzyme insufficiency is when the acinar tissue of the pancreas that produces the digestive enzymes no longer functions properly. When this occurs the dog is no
longer able to digests its food properly. This leaves the dog literally starving, and can be life threatening if treatment is not started.
What are some signs to look for with pancreatic insufficiency? Rapid weight loss, diarrhea, gas, dull skin and coat, starving appetite, abnormal stools (cow-patty, yellow, orange, gray, greasy or oily), failure to gain weight or failure to thrive.
Some common treatment options for pancreatic insufficiency. There is a relatively easy treatment process with pancreatic insufficiency; however, it can be costly and you must see a veterinarian for proper diagnoses and guidance. One step is to supplement the lack of pancreatic enzymes with another source of these enzymes. Typically these enzymes are processed from extracts of hog and cattle pancreases in a tablet or powder form. These supplemented enzymes have trade names such as Viokase or Pancrezyme and contain large quantities of the same digestive enzymes the dog is lacking. There are a ton of enzymes on the market for both people and our pets, don’t let that fool you when dealing with pancreatic insufficiency, these enzymes are completely different than commonly found digestion enzymes. Other supplements may include; Vitamin B₁₂, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K.
Some breeds at risk It is documented that over half the cases of pancreatic enzyme insufficiency is seen in German Shepherd dogs and dogs that are closely related to GSD’s, but any breed or mix-breed can get it.
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Healthy Treat Recipe Blueberry Moons
Ingredients:
1 Cup Frozen Blueberries 1/2 Cup Beef, Chicken, or Fish Stock 3 Tablespoons olive oil or safflower oil 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 Teaspoon baking powder 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 325 F. Combine blueberries and stock in a sauce pan and heat to a light boil. Remove from heat.
Dog Food Storage By: Trish DeVall
Are you making a mistake by storing your dog’s food wrong? High quality dog foods are sold in bags that are designed to maintain its freshness and reduce the risk of growing bacteria. A re-sealable bag is desired when purchasing the food. If your dog’s food does not come in a re-sealable bag it is best to purchase a sealable container to store the food. You should always keep your dog’s empty food bag stored away until the food is gone. Having the original bag will give you important information like; barcode, expiration date and a batch code. This is good information to have if ever the food is recalled.
Combine blueberry mixture, olive oil or safflower oil, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a food processor and pulse for about 1 minute, or until the mixture gathers into a ball. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 10 inch square. Transfer onto a baking sheet and cut into 1 inch squares using a pizza cutter. Bake 25 minutes for a soft cookie, or up to 40 minutes for a crunchy cookie. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before breaking them apart at the cut lines. Yeild: 100 cookies
Having the food stored in an air tight container will reduce the oxygenation of the product and reduce humidity, which may cause the food to increase in bacterial contamination like Salmonella. Keeping your dog’s food out of direct sunlight is also a good practice. Sunlight exposure can heat up the bag or container and cause rapid bacterial growth. Mixing old with new, simply just don’t do it. The old food has been exposed to the elements of air and humidity and has much more bacterial growth than the new food. By mixing the two, the new food will be tainted by the old food. A good rule of thumb is just to finish off the old before the new. It is also recommended to use the food within 30 days of opening. If you buy your dog’s food in large bags and do not go through it within the 30 days, you can help preserve the food by placing it in a freezer.
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|MONTANA SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS|
Four year old Ammo and owner Beau Rosean enjoying the sunny days in Eureka, Montana sitting in their kayak on Lake Koocanusa.
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Top 10 Dog Friendly Towns in Montana 1. West Yellowstone
Population 1,321
2. Missoula
Population 69,122
3. Whitefish
Population 6,649
4. Bozeman
Population 39,860
5. Billings
Population 109,059
Off-Leash Dog Parks in Montana 6. Kalispell
Population 20,972
7. Great Falls
Population 59,351
8. Helena
Billings High Sierra Dog Park Wicks Lane and High Sierra Blvd. Bozeman Canine Beach Dog Park (at Bozeman Pond) 700-550 N. Fowler
9. West Glacier
Snowfill Park Off Leash Dog Area 2956 McIlhattan Road (Hedvig’s Trail)
10. Big Sky
Dog Park (at Softball Complex) Highland Blvd. and Ellis St.
Population 29,596 Population 227 Population 2,308
MissoulaFort Missoula Canine Campus Fort Missoula Rd. west of the horseshoe pits Jacob’s Island Bark Park Van Buren and 5th along Clark Fork River WhitefishHugh Rogers Wag Dog Park 2nd St. Armory Park complex Kalispell - Paws to Play [coming soon]
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Harvest Apple & Bacon Dog Treats Ingredients • 1 cup shredded apple • 1/3 cup bacon grease (preferably cold from the fridge) • 1 tsp molasses • ¼ ground flax seed (optional) • 1 cup whole wheat flour (add ¼ cup if omitting flax)
Pumpkin Dog Treats Ingredients • 1 ½ cups Pure Pumpkin Purée • ½ cup Pumpkin Seeds • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon • 1 egg • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats • ¼ cup Whole Wheat Flour Steps 1. Preheat oven to 325ºF (160ºC). 2. Put first five ingredients into a bowl and stir till combined, then gradually add in the flour. 3. Roll treats into bite-size pieces. For my Great Dane, this was about 1–1½ inch balls. For her smaller pup friends, this was more ½ inch balls. 4. Place rolled treats onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper (or simply grease the cookie sheet, or use a non-stick sheet) about in inch or two apart. They won’t expand, so no worries about lining them too close! 5. Place in middle rack of oven for 25–30 minutes for smaller (½ inch) treat balls, and 30–40 minutes for larger (1–1½ inch) treats. 6. For a dryer treat, turn oven off after above time suggestions, and leave treats in the warm oven for an additional 10 minutes. A dryer treat will keep best in a cookie jar and last longer (about two weeks), but if there is any moister left in the treats (for a chewier texture), keep in an airtight container or sealable bag in the fridge for about to 1 week.
Homemade Quinoa Peanut Butter Carob Treats
Ingredients • 1½ cups organic quinoa flour (can substitute for regular flour, whole wheat flour, etc.) • ¼ cup ground carob • 2 eggs • ½ cup all-natural peanut butter (literally, just ground peanuts.. no sugar like the regular kind!) • ¼ cup water Steps 1. Pre-heat oven to 400º F 2. Mix quinoa flour and ground carob together. This whole recipe can totally be done by hand. 3. Add eggs, peanut butter, and water to the dry ingredients and combine with a fork, then knead with your hands. 4. With your hands, form the dough into a nice dough ball. The dough will feel a little greasy from the peanut butter, but should form a nice dough ball. 5. Roll out to ¼” thickness or less, if you can. 6. Cut into shapes (I used a 1½” bone shaped cookie cutter) and place on ungreased cookie sheet. 7. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip before cooking for an additional 10 minutes. Treats will sizzle as the water and grease evaporates. 8. To dry treats out completely, turn oven off and leave treats in for another 10 minutes before taking them out and letting stand to cool. Store in airtight container for 2–3 weeks. Yields about 60+ treats, depending on size.
Steps If you have access to fresh apples, go for it! I should note that, despite their size, the apples I used are not crab apples but are, indeed, regular apples. 1. Preheat oven to 350º F (or 180º C). 2. Shred apples until you have a cup of loosely packed apple. 3. In a food processor with the dough hook attached, add bacon grease, shredded apple, and molasses and pulse to combine. 4. Add flour (and flax seed if using) gradually, about a quarter cup at a time. Pulse until combined. It’ll look chunky, but it’ll come together when kneading by hand. 5. If you want to avoid bacon grease on your hands, put on some latex gloves. Knead dough to bring it together. 6. Flatten dough onto a piece of parchment or wax paper (less clean-up!) and put another piece of parchment or wax paper between the dough and the roller, then roll out dough to about ¼ inch thickness. 7. Cut into shapes and place on non-stick baking sheet, or if using parchment paper, just re-use the top layer on the sheet. Even less clean-up! 8. Bake at 350º F for 22 minutes, flipping half way through. Turn oven off, and leave treats in warm oven for an additional 5–10 minutes to ensure they are dried out and will have a better shelf life. 9. Wait til cool, then offer a few to your pup — no doubt he’s been watching you like a hawk ever since he smelt that sweet, smokey bacon scent.
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Ingredients • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon • 1 tsp Virgin Coconut Oil • 1 medium Sweet Potato (baked) • ½ cup Organic Coconut Flour + ¼ cup Coconut Flour (if needed) Steps 1. Cook sweet potato however you desire: baking whole (wrapped in foil), baking cubed on a cookie sheet (faster), or microwaving. 2. Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). 3. Mash sweet potato (we kept the skin on, but that’s totally optional!) with coconut oil. Combine cinnamon. 4. Gradually mash in coconut flour, starting with a half cup. Coconut flour is really absorbent, and doesn’t act as a regular flour would. Add in an extra quarter-cup if necessary. 5. Dough will resemble the consistency of Play-Doh—that is, it won’t have the elasticity of a regular wheat floured dough. Roll it out between two pieces of parchment (or wax) paper, until it is roughly ¼” in thickness. 6. Cut into simple shapes (we used rounds). This dough is a little fragile because it lacks that elasticity. 7. Bake for 30 minutes, turning midway through. If you desire a crunchier treat (for texture and better shelf-life), leave treats in oven for 10 minutes after shutting it down. The residual heat with continue drying out the treats. 8. Let cool before offering to your pup to enjoy! Caution: These treats will make your kitchen smell like delicious toasted coconut. Yum! I definitely felt like whipping up some piña coladas for some happy hour drinks after making these. A treat for me after making a treat for the pup? I mean, sure! Why not?!
3 Ingredient Vegan, Grain Free Dog Treats
Ingredients • 1 sweet potato, cooked and cooled • 1/4 cup coconut oil • 2 cups quinoa flour Steps 1. Preheat your oven to 350º F. 2. Add your sweet potato and coconut oil, and mix until well combined. Don’t worry about getting it completely smooth. 3. Add your flour, about a half cup at a time, until your dough begins to stick together and release from the sides of your bowl.
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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Dog Treats
4. On a floured surface, roll out your dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut out your treats. Quinoa flour is not as elastic as regular flour, so you may have to roll in batches if your dough breaks apart easily. 5. Bake your treats for 20-25 minutes, then turn the oven off (or as far down as you can make it go) and let them sit and dry out for another 45 minutes to an hour. Take out your treats and let them cool before putting them away.
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Featured Dog Breed Labrador Retriever Dog Sporting Group
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CK dog breed ranking of number 1.
he Labrador Retriever was first recognized by the AKC in 1917. abrador Retrievers are classified with three colors; Black, Yellow and Chocolate, and no markings. These beauties are of medium to large in size and express high energy. heir personalities are friendly, active and
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Nutrition: High quality nutrition is vital for these sporting dogs from puppyhood through to their senior years.
Coat & Grooming: Labrador Retrievers have a double-coat and shed seasonally. Regular grooming is recommended.
Exercise: As sporting dogs, labs are very active and need lots of daily exercise .
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Montana adoption spotlight
Poor Cody hides under his bed, but get him out into the yard and yow-zaa a dog arises! Plays ball and plays and plays… Loving affectionate dog that will need someone to be patient when introducing him to new people and giving him time to adjust.
Find out more at The Bitter Root Humane Association in Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-5311
After getting through his tough look attitude he is sweet, loves giving kisses and such a leaner. Even though Thanatos’ history is unknown, the way he acts seems he wasn’t treated with decency. He has a 4-legged buddy here that likes to play, he has a sweet disposition but we do not recommend him with kids. Find out more at
The Bitter Root Humane Association in Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-5311
Trouble was making his way through Hamilton and jumped into the yard to play with the finders dogs. Uncertain who his owners are but we have found out he is quite shy of leashes and loud noises. Did not do well in the car and will do good with doggie obedience and be less “trouble” if his energy is dispersed in a good, healthy way! Find out more at
The Bitter Root Humane Association in Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-5311
You may have seen Cappy here and there with MTCAN & RezQ, unfortunately he is back. He loves to go on adventures, headstrong but good at listening. Very comfortable hanging out in the house, sleeps in the bed, but cannot be with cats. Cappy is a sweet guy! Lately has been hanging out in the kitchen with one of the staff members little dog! Find out more at
The Bitter Root Humane Association in Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-5311
BEANS
Sally
Bippett
Calling all hound fans! Sally may just be your girl. She’s looking for a home here in Big Sky Country. This pretty girl is very excited to get hiking all over this beautiful city, and checking out all the trails with you. She’s a blank slate and would love to bond with her new owner by taking a Basic Manners Class right here at the shelter. Come down and meet her today! Wer’re located just south of Missoula at 5930 Highway 93 South.
Bippett came to us as a stray, and he is now ready for a forever home! Bippett loves spending time with people, playing keep away and fetch, and smothering you with licks! Bippett would do best with a family without younger kids, since he’s a bit head shy and gets nervous with a lot of action in the house. Bippett has enjoyed spending time with other dogs at the Humane Society and could do well
Humane Society of Western Montana 5930 Hwy. 93 South, Missoula MT 406.549.3934
Humane Society of Western Montana 5930 Hwy. 93 South, Missoula MT 406.549.3934
with another friend at home.
Kenai
Kenai is a sweet girl who was transferred to us from Missoula Animal Control. She would prefer a home without cats but would make a wonderful hiking, walking, or lounging companion. This young Malamute mix is a blank slate who is eager to learn and fit in with her new family. Come meet Kenai at the Humane Society of Western Montana!
Humane Society of Western Montana 5930 Hwy. 93 South, Missoula MT 406.549.3934
This young boy hopped on a plane in California and ended up in Helena. He likes to accompany his people wherever they go. Beans can be protective of his toys and treats, so he would love to expand his horizon and attend obedience class. Older children and a cat free home would be the best fit for Beans. This busy boy is searching for an active family and a dog buddy would be okay too! He would love to learn his commands and puzzle toys would be great too. He also enjoys long walks and hiking.
We want to help! Here you can place your adoptable dog for free! We want to do what’s right and help as many dogs find there forever homes as possible. Contact us today to see how we can help you. montdogmag@gmail.com Subject: Adoptable Dogs 22
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Lewis & Clark Humane Society Helena, MT 59604 406-442-1660
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