How do I stop the itching, scratching and licking my dog is incessantly doing?
Two questions I get a lot. And I have a great answer for both: Pumpkin Frosty Paws, with coconut oil as an added ingredient!
Here is my creation straight from Maui, Hawaii with my dogs as the very happy testers for what will, I’m certain, become a famous Maui Dog Remedies Pumpkin Frosty Paws Recipe.
Many dogs have problems with itching, scratching and licking, and as I have studied and applied healthy food choices to dogs, it has become apparent that yeast is a problem. Peanuts are on any candida (yeast infestation = itching) diet as a big no, no, do not eat. Therefore, to reduce creating more yeast peanuts, peanut butter and the likes are no longer a part of my recommendation for dogs in their diet.
Coconut oil is an amazing super food that is not only anti fungal, but anti bacterial and anti parasitic. So, as you are about to see the ingredients in this easy to make real food recipe for your dog are amazingly good for irritating health issues and your dog’s gonna love them on top of it!
Please enjoy your dog and the simple things in life, take a deep breath and wag more!
Jt Clough lives in Maui, Hawaii and practices health, happiness, natural remedies and training for dogs and their people. Her work at Maui Dog Remedies is for people looking to live healthier and happier lives through their dogs and her passion for it has helped so many to find and do that thing they’ve been talking about or wishing to happen for so long. She is often described as a dog whisperer for our best friends. Her latest publications are Pumpkin Dog Food + Treats Recipes and 5K Training Guide | Running with Dogs.
Fall has arrived and with it comes one of my favorite holidays, Halloween. Time to harvest the pumpkins and carve them for decoration. Even better, cook with them because of their many healing properties.
The benefits of pumpkin to your health listed below make perfect reasons to carve a pumpkin using these free pumpkin stencils especially if you are a dog lover. You can use the insides of the carved pumpkin or cut a whole pumpkin into chunks to add to recipes for both you and the dog.
Make Spicy Pumpkin Soup for a healthy lunch or dinner or to take to a gathering. You’ll be asked for the recipe for certain.
Pumpkins grow here in Hawaii year round, I’m stoked about that. But know that the canned version provides health benefits and can be found all 12 months of the year as well. Just note that you should use can whole canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling as it has sugar and other additives your dog doesn’t need.
Pumpkin for Dogs
Bake these Pumpkin Dog Biscuits for a tail wagging treat that’s actually good for your dog’s health. They make great holiday gifts and are perfect dog training treats high on the healthy scale.
Pumpkin has been used for both weight loss and to help with an upset stomach or diarrhea in dogs. To assist in weight loss cut the appropriate amount of dry dog food by 1/3 and add pumpkin to it.
*make sure it is not pumpkin pie mix as it contains sugar and other ingredients not good for your dog.
The recommended kibble serving size on the bag may be too much for your dog. Check Pet Obesity Prevention for help with recommended serving sizes.
For dog upset stomach or diarrhea substitute pumpkin and feed 1/2 to 1/3 the amount of food you would normally provide and add 2 or 3 tablespoons of pumpkin depending on the size of your dog. Start with 1 tablespoon for small dogs. Canned pumpkin is the easiest to feed when treating for these issues.
Use pumpkin seeds to assist in eliminating parasites. Use a food processor to grind them into small pieces or even a paste and add to meals regularly.
Treatments and Health Benefits of Pumpkin for People
Having a yellowish-orange color, pumpkin is rich in anti-oxidants and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a vitamin that can be converted by the body into vitamin A. This helps the body in its process of regeneration, slowing down the aging process. Pumpkin pulp contains vitamins, especially pro-vitamin A, vitamins E and C, salts and minerals, carbon hydrates, and proteids. The seeds contain oil, proteids, resines and enzymes with antihelmintic properties. The pumpkin’s core contains lecithin, tyrosine, peporesine, phosphorus and vitamins B and A.
Pumpkin seeds contain the strongest therapeutic effects. These help in eliminating intestinal parasites, cleaning blood vessels, adjusting cholesterol level and stimulating kidney activity.
In treating cancer, leukemia, sclerosis, or various diseases which are hard to cure, pumpkin seeds have an energizing role.
Pumpkin oil extracted from the seeds is recommended for reducing excess cholesterol. Pumpkin offers protection against heart diseases by containing antioxidants.
The vegetable has a laxative action, being useful in case of dyspepsia and constipation. Fried pumpkin is healthy for those who suffer from heart diseases.
Pumpkin juice is indicated for ulcer and high acidity. It has to be drunk three times a day, half an hour before meals. It is also useful in cases of insomnia, having sedative properties.
Pumpkin is also indicated in cases of hormonal disorders or adolescent behavior, menopause disorder, intestinal parasites or sexual hyper-excitability.
In external use, pumpkin is recommended for treating burns, inflammations and abscesses. It softens the skin and diminishes the inflammatory processes of mucous.
A number of hydrating and anti-wrinkle creams contain pumpkin.
*credit Live and Feel for the reprinted medicinal information.
Though many of these symptoms and treatments are human related I believe the benefits to the health of dogs include many of the above properties as well.
Aloha Wags!
Thanks for reading. My hope is to give you inspirational ideas to live a life well played with your dog.
Jt Clough has worked with dogs in many capacities for the past 16 years, she is an author and an athlete.
Jt has helped dogs and their people from training to healthy living and her latest inspiration is with Wonder Dog Fund, created to help pay veterinary bills for dogs that are in need of health care. When her own dog was riddled with a neck injury that came with a $12,000 fee, she realized how many people are faced with difficult decisions when a sudden injury or illness strikes their dog. A portion of every purchase from WonderDogGear.org goes to Wonder Dog Fund, providing financial relief for dog veterinary fees.
Carve a pumpkin as a greeting from your dog at the door using these free breed pumpkin carving stencils. And use what would have been waste to bake some healthy treats for your dog too.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Dog Treat Biscuits
Put the insides of the pumpkin you carved into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can use any part other than the skin as the pumpkin ingredient for these dog treats. If you are using the flesh of the vegetable cut into small chunks before putting in the blender or food processor.
If you don’t have a real pumpkin to use, canned is great, just make sure it is not the pie form which contains sugar and other ingredients not good for your dog.
1 cup pumpkin
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon milk
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup corn meal
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup water
Mix ingredients. The dough should be thick so add water last and cut back on the amount if your dough is not quite thick enough to roll. Add flour and/or oats to thicken if dough is not stiff enough to roll.
Roll the dough to about 1/4″ thick.
Cut in squares or use a cookie cutter if you want to be super creative.
Place squares on on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 250 degrees for one hour on the middle rack. They can brown easily so check them often to make sure they are not getting to dark and adjust the temperature.
After 1 hour turn the oven off and let the biscuits stand overnight.
Store at room temperature for a couple of weeks or put in the refrigerator for up to a month.
They make awesome gifts for dog lovers over the holidays and perfect dog training treats with low calories yet high on the healthy scale.
Thanks for reading. My hope is to give you inspiration and thought provoking ideas to take your very next step in creating your best life for you and your dog! Please Join my Inbox ReVIBE | Dogs + Joy + Vibrance for more on dogs, natural remedies, recipes and things to do. Follow me on Twitter and join my dog discussions on G+
Jt Clough lives in Maui, Hawaii and practices health, happiness, natural remedies and training for dogs and their people. Her uncanny way of communication with both dogs and people is healing and her training is effective physically and emotionally. Her work at ReVIBE | Dogs + Joy + Vibrance is for people looking to live healthier and happier lives through their dogs and her passion for it has helped so many to find and do that thing they’ve been talking about or wishing to happen for so long. She is a dog whisperer for our best friends and studies natural dog remedies, nutrition and communication. Her latest publications are Treading for Dogs DVD, Pumpkin Dog Food + Treats Recipes and 5K Training Guide | Running with Dogs.
This is the Big Island Dog’s version of a homemade Frosty Paws recipe done organically and with some serious Hawaiian Aloha.
My dogs first found out about Frosty Paws when we found them in a Dog Specialty Store on the Mainland. They love them. Big surprise since Labs love anything they can eat, and the Weimaraner loves food as well.
The store bought dog treat ingredients had sugar and other long words that are far from “wholesome” so the creation of an organic aloha version was born.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 cups (32 oz) plain yogurt
1 bananas ripe
1/2 cup of your choice mango, pineapple, or papaya
*Substitute any of these topical fruits or go without for a less decadent dog goodie.
Paper cups “Dixie-style” only here on the Island we like to use recyclable material to stay on the Green side of life.
Use a blender until the mixture is nice and smooth.
Pour into paper cups and freeze.
Feeding instructions:
Take a Big Island Dog Hawaiian Frosty Paw out of the freezer and let stand for 10 min.
Peel the paper cup off or simply turn the cup over and tap out with the perfect amount of thawing around the edges.
Have your dog sit pretty. Yum. Let your dog eat it!
Awwww…. your dog thinks you are the best ever.
More whole food in your dog’s diet is a good thing. Like people, dogs are suffering from too much processed food and lack of exercise. In the long run its less expensive then buying the treats that are good and wholesome.
Jt Clough, has studied, applied and taught others how to create a balanced life with calm dog training techniques through her lifetime commitment to health and fitness. Clough is also the creator of dog wellness programs and author of the5K Training Guide | Running with Dogs, Treading for Dogs DVD, andK9 Cross Fitness Class Kailua Konafurther inspiring people to introduce playtime in life through the eyes of a dog changing unwanted behaviors to practicing a healthy lifestyle.
What’s the most favorite Maui dog treat?
How do I stop the itching, scratching and licking my dog is incessantly doing?
Many dogs have problems with itching, scratching and licking, and as I have studied and applied healthy food choices to dogs, it has become apparent that yeast is a problem. Peanuts are on any candida (yeast infestation = itching) diet as a big no, no, do not eat. Therefore, to reduce creating more yeast peanuts, peanut butter and the likes are no longer a part of my recommendation for dogs in their diet.
Jt Clough lives in Maui, Hawaii and practices health, happiness, natural remedies and training for dogs and their people. Her work at Maui Dog Remedies is for people looking to live healthier and happier lives through their dogs and her passion for it has helped so many to find and do that thing they’ve been talking about or wishing to happen for so long. She is often described as a dog whisperer for our best friends. Her latest publications are Pumpkin Dog Food + Treats Recipes and 5K Training Guide | Running with Dogs.
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