FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com OCTOBER 29, 2015 • PETS • THE QUEENS COURIER 65 s pets YUMMY: TREATS FOR YOUR SPECIAL PET BY RONDA ADDY People are always talking about making treats for cats and dogs, but what about treats for other pets? Don’t horses, birds, ferrets and the like deserve homemade treats, too? Of course, they do! Here are some recipes. Peppermint Apples for Horses 1/4 c. honey 5 T. sugar 1 T. salt 3 peppermints, crushed 1/2 c. oats 1 carrot, shredded 1 large apple, cut into large chunks Combine honey, sugar, salt and peppermint. Combine oats and carrots. Coat apple chunks with honey mixture and roll in oat mixture. Place in a container and store up to two days. Birdie Manicotti 4 manicotti pasta shells 2 large eggs with shells 1/4 c. small curd cottage cheese 1/4 c. cooked broccoli pieces 1/4 c. carrots, shredded Pure vegetable oil 3 medium-sized tomatoes Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil manicotti shells until tender, drain and cool. Scramble eggs with shells and set aside. Combine cottage cheese, broccoli and carrots. Add egg and fill manicotti shells with mixture. Lightly grease a glass casserole dish. Place filled manicotti shells in dish and bake for 15 minutes. Wash tomatoes, removing stems and leaves. Crush into a fine pulp and spoon over cooked manicotti. Serve at room temperature and store leftovers in refrigerator for three to five days. Quick Duck Soup for Ferrets 1/4 can Heinz pureed turkey or Gerber’s Stage I turkey baby food 2 droppers full Linatone (Ferretone or similar) 1 dribble molasses Warm water (enough to fill a bowl) Mix ingredients and serve warm. Hamster Treats 1/4 t. peanut putter 1 small dog biscuit or piece of bread 1 box plain Cheerios cereal Birdseed or sunflower seeds Vegetable variety (carrots, celery, bok choy), shredded Small amount cheese, cheese Spread peanut butter on dog biscuit or bread. Coat with cereal and birdseed or sunflower seeds. Roll in vegetables and cheese. Guinea Pig’s Dream 1/4 c. pet’s favorite pellets 1 lettuce leaf, cut into small pieces 1 carrot, cut into small chunks 1 curly kale leaf, cut into small pieces 1/2 apple, cut into small pieces 2 T. oatmeal Place 1/8 of pellets on bottom of pet bowl. Layer with lettuce, carrots, kale, remaining pellets and apples. Sprinkle oatmeal on top. Let set for 2 minutes and serve. If none of these recipes will work for your pet, you can always find some that will online. With all the healthy ingredients in these treats, you may be tempted to try them yourself! Thank you for voting us Best Veterinarian 2 Years in a Row Best Veterinarian of the QueensCourier.com Get 2014 THE QUEENS st Place Acquainted SPECIAL 50% Off Exam Fee (not to be combined with any other promotions or offers). Expires 11/30/15 with coupon. QC QC Senior Citizen & Multi-Pet Discount Evening & Weekend Appointments Available Ronald Rosen, D.V.M. Michael Ferber, D.V.M. Robert Foley, D.V.M. Jaimie Zhen, D.V.M. Wellness Exams • Annual Exam & Vaccination • Spaying & Neutering Pediatric & Geriatric Care • Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery • Radiology • Ultrasonography Electrocardiography • Endoscopy • Dental Care • Diagnostic Laboratory • Dermatology & Allergy Testing • Nutrition & Behavioral Counseling Internal Medicine • Cancer Care Alternative Medicine • Boarding & Bathing • Physical Therapy Underwater Treadmill 42-02 215 St, Bayside, NY 11361 718.423.9600 Af liated with South Bellmore Veterinary Group 2506 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 • 516-783-9100 DENTAL CLEANING 15% Off With Exam (not to be combined with any other promotions or offers). Expires 11/30/15 with coupon. Since 1939 Full Service Hospital Providing Exceptional Care to Companion Animals www.nsah.biz FREE PARKING The Perfect Pet is Waiting for You! NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA has HUNDREDS of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats to choose from! Mixed-breeds, purebreds, small breeds too! OPEN DAILY FOR ADOPTIONS SUN - THURS 10 AM - 9 PM FRI - SAT 10 AM - 10 PM animalleague.org • 1.516.883.7575 25 Davis Avenue • Port Washington, NY Home of the Mutt-i-gree® FOLLOW US: 1.516.883.7575
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