TulsaPets Magazine September 2022

September / October 2022 • TulsaPets 19 Mention this ad for a FREE tooth brushing or specialty shampoo 918-933-6060 In Scissortail Square 41st & 129th E Ave Small Animal Hospital Digital Radiology Surgery Complete Lab Work Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 8am - Noon • 6333 E. 120th Court, Ste G, Tulsa, OK • 918-584-8535 Dr. Phil McKinney & Animal Dental Clinic of Tulsa Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipe for Dogs and Cats INGREDIENTS: 1 fresh pumpkin 1 tablespoon olive oil INSTRUCTIONS: • Sprinkle baking pan with olive oil to keep the seeds from sticking. • Scoop out the seeds, then clean by placing seeds in a colander and rinsing with water. They might require indi- vidual cleaning for whatever pumpkin doesn’t come off. Pat seeds dry. • Roast seeds at 350 degrees for 15 min- utes, flipping midway. • Allow to cool, then serve. What about Seeds? Pumpkin seeds can be a great addition to a dog or cat’s diet. Those little treats are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and calcium. They are perfectly safe to eat raw but might taste better toasted. They make good training treats or can be ground up and sprinkled over kibble. Be aware, how- ever — too many pumpkin seeds served whole might not settle well with your fur baby, so give them sparingly. How To Serve Pumpkin Most dogs and cats enjoy a teaspoon of fresh or canned pumpkin on top of regular kibble or mixed with wet food. However, there are hundreds of pet-friendly recipes if you want to give your pet an extra special treat. Here are just a few simple recipes you can try at home. (Note that canned pumpkin needs to be all natural, with no preservatives or added sugars.) This happy little pooch is dressed in his “pumpkiny” best. Feeding pumpkin is one way to include pets in holiday festivities.