"The Pit Stop Sanctuary"

Pet-Safe Halloween Treats

Fright-night candies like chocolate, raisins and snacks with artificial sweetener Xylitol are no good for animals. Give your critter healthy alternatives like these instead:

Canned Pumpkin- Add a spoonful to your dog's dry food. He'll dig the taste and get vitamins A, C and E.

Blueberries- Keep a carton handy and dole a few out as an occasional nibble. The antioxidants will help strengthen your pet's immune system.

Sweet Potato- Bake one, let it cool and scoop a bit into her bowl. Dogs love the sweetness and it's safe for cats as well. Plus, it'll give them extra fiber.

Fish- To your kitty, this is like scoring a whole goody bag. Cook a sliver as a special surprise. The fatty acids in salmon or other fish can help her grow a lustrous coat.

Barkarita- A Tasty Doggy Drink

Pour your pooch a cocktail, he'll lap up this vet-approved refresher.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsalted turkey, chicken or beef broth, 1 cup frozen seedless watermelon cubes, about 1 tsp. of honey,

2 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut, Turkey-bacon bits for rim

Directions: Pour broth into ice cube tray. Freeze broth and watermelon cubes at least 2 hrs. Remove broth and watermelon from freezer. Pulse in blender until mixture reaches desired consistency. Dip rim of bowl into honey, then into coconut and turkey-bacon bits. Garnish with fresh mint, a melon slice or a slice of turkey bacon.

(Your Dog's Diner)

Flea Terminator Dog Treats

Ingredients: 3 cubes Beef Bouillon, 2/3 cup of Brewer's Yeast, 1 1/2 cups of boiling water, 2tbsp Garlic Powder, 2 cups whole wheat flour, 2 egg yolks, 1 cup cornmeal

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Dissolve Beef Bouillon cubes in boiling water and set aside. Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, cornmeal, brewer's yeast and garlic powder. Add egg yolks then gradually pour in the bouillon water while stirring. Mix

thoroughly to form dough. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies once inch apart onto cookie sheets. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool to harden. Store in an air tight container at room temperature.

Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Dog Treats

Ingredients: 32 oz Vanilla Yogurt, 1 cup Peanut Butter

Directions: Melt the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl. Combine the yogurt and peanut butter. Pour the mixture into cupcake papers. Place in the freezer until hardens. Now they are ready for humans and dogs to enjoy!!