The American Family

Stop giving your dog treats from China that are killing them! Here is a Pumpkin Recipe that is healthy for them. * Brown rice flour gives the biscuits crunch and promotes better dog digestion. Many dogs have touchy stomachs or allergies, and do not, like many people I know, tolerate wheat. 2 eggs... 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons dry milk 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 1/2 cups brown rice flour * 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional) Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl, whisk together eggs and pumpkin to smooth. Stir in dry milk, sea salt, and dried parsley (if using, optional). Add brown rice flour gradually, combining with spatula or hands to form a stiff, dry dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface (can use the brown rice flour) and if dough is still rough, briefly knead and press to combine. Roll dough between 1/4 1/2 depending on your dog’s chew preferences, and use biscuit or other shape cutter to punch shapes, gathering and re-rolling scraps as you go. Place shapes on cookie sheet, no greasing or paper necessary. If desired, press fork pattern on biscuits before baking, a quick up-and-down movement with fork, lightly pressing down halfway through dough. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully turn biscuits over, then bake additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on rack before feeding to dog. Makes up to 75 small (1) biscuits or 50 medium biscuits

Check out Cerah (pronounced Che-rah), the Denver Zoo's newborn critically endangered Sumatran orangutan! That's her mom, Nias, and dad Berani! Keepers report that Berani has been very gentle with Cerah and shown some interest, but has mostly kept his distance, which they say is normal behavior for a male orangutan. Hesty, Cerah's half-sister, has been affectionate and very curious, and tends to play nearby, often coming up to her mom’s side to get a closer look at Cerah.