Snow in Dixie

Being in Birmingham, Alabama; snow can be a rarity although Mother Nature has teased us several times this winter.  Children in the South are not the only ones who find snow a treat.  Dogs usually love it!  It is amusing to watch their reactions to it.  One of my clients (who shall remain anonymous) loves to eat the snow.  I don't mean a little nibble, he acts as a snow vacuum cleaner and can't eat it quick enough.  He then starts to shiver due to all the cold snow he has eaten which is then followed by another potty break!  We don't usually have to worry about salting the sidewalks and driveways here so a word to the wise.  Do not use salt, use a pet-friendly alternative.  Can you imagine how it would feel if you had a scratch or scrape and you rub salt into it?  That is how it can feel on the pads of our dogs paws.

On a totally different note, a big happy birthday to my dear friend, Liz!

Coming soon. . . a recipe for dog biscuits, just in time for St. Valentine's Day.