November 1, 2010
Did you know that November 1st is officially Cook for Your Pet Day? Yesterday, we humiliated them by dressing them up in costumes to amuse ourselves, so I guess it’s only fitting that we cook for them today to apologize!
I’ve never cooked for my cats before, and don’t really want to since they’re meat-eaters and I’m vegan. I’m not going to try to veganize them since they’re carnivores by nature, but I can’t see myself cooking up a big ol’ batch of meaty goodness for them. I love ‘em, but I gotta draw the line somewhere!
If you, however, are a more selfless person than me and have the urge to cook today for your furkids, here are some ideas for you:
- Foods to avoid when cooking for your animals
- Tasty dog food recipes from Linda West Eckhardt, coauthor of The Dog Ate It: Cooking for Yourself and Your Four-Legged Friend (via www.womansday.com)
- Dog food and treat recipes from www.thepoop.com
- How to cook for your dog from www.lovetoknow.com
- Catnip Cookie recipe from www.eHow
- Kitty Cuisine from 50 Simple Ways to Pamper Your Cat
by Arden Moore (via www.care2.com)
On a very serious note, if you plan to cook for your cats beyond occasional treats, please do your research before considering feeding them a homemade diet. They have very specific nutritional needs, including a necessity for the amino acid taurine, and neglecting these nutrients can result in illness and even death. Vetinfo.com can get you started with the basics on essential feline nutrition, but talk with your vet and don’t underestimate the importance of your kitty’s needs!
~BigSis
