Happy Howl-oween!!!


Utah Corgis Halloween



It's October, and that can mean only one thing--Howl-oween!!

Here are a few pictures of our Utah Corgis in their stunning costumes, ready to Trick-or-Treat!! (Preferably just treats!!)

Please remember that, although trick-or-treating can be fun for corgis, there are always things to keep in mind. Here are some tips from Peggy Newman on keeping your corgi safe and healthy in this Howl-oween season!

Teva and the "kitchen corgis" have whipped up a fun spice cake for the season....find the recipe here.





Old-fashioned footballers Trace and Cody!!






Lizzy the socialite!

Princess Teva







Gulliver dressed to the nines!








Howl-oween Tips for Dogs



Candy:
Remember that chocolate can be toxic to dogs. Be sure your candy isn't where your dog can get to it. And have your vet's number available in case your dog does eat some candy he/she shouldn't.


Here are a couple of articles on chocolate and dogs:
Why Chocolate Poisons Dogs and How to Treat Chocolate Dog Poisoning
Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs

The National Animal Posion Control Center:
Posion Prevention in Dogs

Other candy can also make your dog sick if he eats too much. At the least he may have a "sugar high" and be a bit hyper, just about the time you're ready to go to bed. So, just keep all candy away from the dogs. Maybe a doggie treat is a better idea.

Trick or Treaters:
People in costume at your door can be very scary for your dog. It's best if the dogs are in other rooms or blocked from the doorway. If spooked they might nip a child or run out the door. Once scared a running dog will usually keep running and be very hard to catch.

Make sure your dog is wearing an ID tag in case they do manage to get out. Much easier for them to be returned to you.

You might want to skip the nightly walk on this night. There are a lot of kids out in costumes that might frighten your dog. Remember not all people out have good intentions; many will scare or even at times torture pets on this night. Keep your dog in and not out in the back yard, especially if you're not going to be home.

Plants:
Plants such as pumpkins and decorative corns are usually non toxic but they can cause intestinal blockages and possibly stomach upsets if eaten.

Lights and Decorations:
As always, keep electrical cords and lights where dogs can't become tangled in them or chew on them. Glass and plastics can injure the mouth if chewed or eaten. Cords can cause shock and possible death.

Keep carved pumpkins with candles in them where you dog won't knock them over. A corgi is big enough to knock most pumpkins over and one with a candle inside could cause a fire.

Costumes:
Not all dogs like to be dressed up in costumes. Only do this if you know your dog is ok with it and NEVER leave them unattended when they're in a costume.

Make sure all costumes don't restrict your dogs movement or vision. Make sure they can breathe easily and still bark.

Watch for any chewed places or any decorations that might be torn or chewed off and swallowed.

Have a happy and safe Howl-oween!!



Trick-or-Treat Spice Cake


1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups wheat flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder


Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Use non-stick spray to grease 6 disposable aluminum mini-loaf pans.

Heat honey in microwave for 30 seconds so it's easier to pour. Whisk together honey and oil in a large bowl. Mix in the egg and molasses, until the mixture is smooth. In a seperate bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add this to the molasses mixture. Pour 1/2 cup hot tap water over the batter and stir gently.

Fill each mini-loaf pan 2/3 full. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean.

Cool to room temperature and serve.

Makes 6 mini-loaves.




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