Better Homes and Gardens Australia — December 2017

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PETS AND

Eggs are nature’s ‘perfect food’, not just for

human health, but for pets too.

Bird eggs are one of the most complete and

nutritious additions to your dog’s meal, and

they are cheap! Eggs are highly digestible,

delicious and healthy – not to mention low in

calories. Besides containing a full range of

essential amino acids, eggs are full of vitamins

and minerals, including vitamin A, riboflavin

(vitamin B), vitamin D, folate, vitamin B12, iron,

selenium and fatty acids. They are also good

for your pup’s bones and teeth.

Adding eggs to your pet’s diet improves the

coat, strengthens the hair, helps build muscle

and repairs tissue. Need recipe ideas? Try

cutting hard-boiled egg into chunks and mix

into your pet’s food. Try tossing in eggshells

into the bowl to provide an additional source of

calcium. Yummy, your pet would egg-ree!

better pets

w

hen reptiles

are more

active in

summer,

snake bites are a common

pet emergency. The survival

of your pet depends on the

snake type, bite location,

amount of venom injected

and how quickly the anti-

venom is administered.

Signs of a bite include

shaking or twitching of the

victim’s muscles, difficulty

blinking and breathing, hind

limb weakness followed by

collapse, loss of bladder and

bowel control, vomiting,

paralysis, salivation and

enlarged pupils. If your dog

or cat shows signs of a bite,

keep it calm, and get to the vet

immediately. The animal has

a better chance of survival the

earlier it receives anti-venom

treatment. Recovery can take

two days or longer, depending

on the severity of the bite.

To help prevent snake bites

and an expensive anti-venom

treatment, keep your dog on

a lead and your cat indoors.

Stay away from high grass

and rocks where snakes like

to rest, and remove piles of

wood where they love to hide.

Be ready with a list of local

vets that stock antivenom.

snake

Woah! Can you hear that? It’s the sound

of a stampede and it’s heading your way!

These Zuny Handmade Animal Bookends &

Paperweights come in two sizes – Baby and

Large, and prices start at $39.99 each. They

make a great toy for children as well as being

practical and decorative for your home.

Available from bhgshop.com.au.

BOOK ’EM!

eggs for health

ANIMAL ADVICE

Feed your pooch eggs, and what to do for venomous bites

Photography Adobe Stock, Getty Images

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204 BHG DECEMBER 2017