Happy Howli-days!!!


Utah Corgis Holidays



There's a chill in the air, the scents of pine and cinnamon drift lazily on the wind, and corgi ears everywhere are perking up in anticipation of.....SANTA PAWS!!!

Yes, it's the howli-day season, and time to open a couple of corgi Christmas presents early!

We have a couple of reminders to keep our corgis safe and warm for this snowy season, and our very own "St. Snick" has put together a great recipe for a treat you can leave for Santa Paws or just eat for yourself.....the recipe is under the tree, here.




Howli-days Tips for Dogs


Winter's cold air brings many concerns for responsible dog owners. Keep the following precautions in mind: Don't leave your Corgi outside in the cold for long periods of time. Windchill can make days colder than actual temperature readings.

Be attentive to your pet’s body temperature – limit outdoor time if needed.

Tiles and wood floors may become extremely cold and slippery from tracked-in snow and slush. Make sure to keep surfaces clean and dry. Add an area rug if you are concerned your Corgi may need extra traction.

Be extra careful when walking or playing with your Corgi near frozen lakes, rivers or ponds. He or she could slip or jump in and get seriously injured.

It is a good idea to have your Corig’s paw-hair clipped to ease snow removal and the cleaning of feet.

Feed you rCorgi additional calories if he or she spends a lot of time outdoors or is a working animal. It takes more energy in the winter to keep body temperature regulated, so additional calories are necessary.

Towel or blow-dry your Corgi if he or she gets wet from rain or snow. It is important to dry and clean paws, too. This helps avoid tiny cuts and cracked pads. A little petroleum jelly may soften the pads and prevent further cracking.

Be very careful about leaving your Corgi alone in a car. It can get too cold, and carbon monoxide from an engine left running is dangerous. Antifreeze, which often collects on driveways and roadways is highly poisonous. Although it smells and tastes good to your dog, it can be lethal.

Rock salt, used to melt ice on sidewalks, may irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse and dry your dog's feet after a walk. There are brands of de-icer that are pet safe (non-toxic and easy on the pads). SafePaw Ice Melter is one example.

Provide plenty of fresh water, even if your Corgi is inside most of the time. He or she is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer. Snow is not a satisfactory substitute for water.

Frostbite is your Corgi's winter hazard. To prevent frostbite on its ears, tail (for the Cardis) and feet, don't leave your dog outdoors for too long.

Be very careful of supplemental heat sources. Fireplaces and portable heaters can severely burn your Corgi. Make sure all fireplaces have screens, and keep portable heaters out of reach.




Cheesecake and Twinkie enjoying the snow (safely, of course!)

 


St. Snick's Night-Before-Christmas Cookies


3 1/2 cups rice flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted peanut butter
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teasponn pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a jelly roll pan with nonstick vegetable spray.

Stir together the rice flour, cinnamon, and baking powder in a bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, whist otgether the egg, honey, peanut butter, oil, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and add 1 cup water. Stir to form a stiff batter.

Turn the dough out onto the jelly roll pan. Cover the dough with plastic wrap. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out evenly to 1/4-inch thickness. Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the dough with peanuts, lightly pressing them into the dough. Score the dough with a knife into 2 x 3 inch rectangles.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.

Cool to room temperature in the pan before breaking apart along the score lines and serving.

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or wrap well and freeze for up to 2 months. (Thaw before serving.).

(Thanks to Mark Beckloff and Dan Dye for the recipe!)




Wishing you Happy Holidays from Utah Corgis!!


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