No bones about it
Dear Readers: Dogs and bones? They seem to go together like birds of a feather. But are leftover meat bones good for you r dog ? Experts like the Hu mane Society of the United States (humanesociety. org) and the Food and Drug Administration (fda.gov) say “No.”
Chicken bones are particularly bad. They are a softer bone and can easily break apart and get stuck in a dog’s throat, stomach or intestines. Bones also can lead to broken teeth and mouth lesions. This can result in painful and expensive surgery and recovery.
Avoiding table scraps altogether is the best plan for your pet, but giving them bones is a definite no-no.— Heloise
PET PAL Dear Readers: Meet Egg. Egg came to live with Kate C. and her family in San Antonio after she was found as a stray. The name “Egg” seems to fit—Egg is a scramble of different blends of dogs: a bit spaniel and maybe some terrier, and Egg is scrambling to fit in with Kate’s other dogs.
Egg eventually will learn that life with Kate is all it’s cracked up to be! It will “eggceed” her “egg-spectations”! To see Egg and our other Pet Pals, visit Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.”— Heloise
LINTLESS WONDER Dear Readers: Did you know that coffee filters are lint-free? What are the uses for these handy helpers? Let’s count them:
A towel to clean windows and mirrors.
A cover for foods in the microwave.
A pad to remove nail polish.
A blotting paper for makeup touch-ups during the day.
A strainer to remove sediment from juices.
A buffer between breakables when packing or moving.
A “bowl” for snacks at movie time.
Coffee filters are cheap (love it!) and readily available. Grab a pack next time you’re in the supermarket. Oh, and for more on coffee (and teas), read on!—Heloise