It's rarely advisable to leave large amounts of food out for your dog to eat throughout the day, but naturally derived foods have the added concern that the meal will rot. Typically, adult dogs need to be given food weighing two to three percent of the ideal weight for their breed split between two feedings a day. If you have an active dog, you may want to feed them more or higher calorie food, and for your "couch potato" pup, less is more. Most dogs need about the same amount of key nutrients. However, certain breeds need higher or lower levels of nutrients than others. For instance, large dogs are prone to joint and muscle issues, so low calorie foods to keep them at a healthy weight are essential. Additionally, foods that include inflammation reducing, joint health supporting supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin may be a good option. Ask your veterinarian if there are any breed-specific nutritional requirements you should know about. Find information online about your dog's breed, and use that to make a more informed dog food purchase or to make a well-rounded meal at home. If your dog has just been weaned, you'll need to feed them specially formulated puppy foods and feed them much more frequently than adult dogs. For senior dogs, those who are age seven and up, the converse is true. They will need far fewer calories, and may only eat once a day. Pregnant or nursing dogs will need to eat higher calorie foods, and may need to eat more frequently. Typical adult dogs should be fed a low calorie, high protein diet twice a day. Puppies need to take in food equivalent to two to three percent of their ideal adult weight, and they need to be fed four to six times a day in the first six months. From six months to a year, continue to feed them the same quantity of food and gradually reduce feeding times to twice a day. By one year, your puppy should be ready for adult food and feeding guidelines. Continue to offer them the same quantity of food (two to three percent of ideal body weight) over two feedings. From age and seven and up, reduce the calorie content of your dog's food and consider adding more supplements that support immune function and joint health include prebiotics and glucosamine. While most foods that are fit for humans to eat can be digested by dogs, there are some that will make your pup sick. These foods include raisins, grapes, onions, garlic, chocolate, macadamia nuts, coffee, and tea. Talk to your veterinarian about other foods that may be harmful, and make sure you exclude these from your pup's diet.
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One-sentence summary -- Develop a feeding routine. Find out about breed-specific health requirements. Learn how age affects your dog's food needs. Keep a list of foods that are unsafe for dog consumption.

with your brother as often as possible. Having fun with your brother is one of the best ways to increase the positive feelings between the two of you. Take some time whenever you are with your brother to do something you both enjoy. This will allow you to create happy memories together that you can both reflect on for years to come. For example, you could build a pillow fort together in your living room, go for a bike ride, or play a game together. If your brother has a favorite game or hobby, show an interest in it! For example, if your younger brother loves Minecraft, ask to play with him or ask him to show you how to play if you don't know how. Team-building activities can help to strengthen your bond with your younger brother as well. Look for opportunities to work with your brother to plan or accomplish something. This can be a small, everyday task, such as cleaning the living room, or it might be a big once in a lifetime activity, such as planning a special birthday party for a parent or another sibling. You could also engage in team-building with your brother by helping him with his homework, playing a collaborative video or board game, or asking for your brother's help with solving a personal problem. Make sure that your brother knows you are proud of him no matter what. Congratulate him when he succeeds and encourage him when he encounters a challenge. For example, if your brother gets an A on a big math test, you might say something like, "Way to go, buddy! I knew you could do it!" If your brother's soccer team loses a game, you might say something like, "I know it's hard to lose a game, but you played your best and I am proud of you for all of that hard work!" towards your brother. This will let your brother know that you are thinking of him even when it might seem like you're not. Look for opportunities to surprise your brother with a small treat, gift, or other act of kindness. For example, you could randomly surprise your brother at school or work with his favorite lunch, send him a care package if he's away at school, or take care of a chore for him when he's having a hard day. Nurturing is an important way to show someone that you care. If your brother gets hurt, physically or emotionally, do your best to console him. Give him a hug or pat him on the back. Don't ignore him or shame him for getting upset. For example, if your brother falls down and scrapes his knee, help him up and take him to get cleaned up. If your brother has their feelings hurt by someone, listen to him and let him cry if he needs to. Let him know that you are there for him. Avoid judging your brother and trying to boss him around. It's important that your brother feels like he can confide in you, so make sure to demonstrate that you are trustworthy. Never judge, mock, tease, or boss your brother around. Show him genuine kindness and be there for him just like you would a close friend.
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One-sentence summary -- Do fun things Look for ways to work with your brother as a team. Encourage your brother on his challenges and successes. Engage in random acts of kindness Console your brother if he gets hurt. Be a friend to your brother, not a parent or bully.

Beat the ingredients with either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Set your mixer at medium speed and beat until the ingredients are light and fluffy.
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Combine the sugar, butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add the egg yolk and the extracts to the bowl and beat them for another 30 seconds. Whisk together the flour and kosher salt in a separate bowl. Add 1 cup of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat it at low speed until the dry ingredients are just incorporated. Continue adding the dry ingredients in 1-cup increments and mixing until they are well combined. Cover the mixing bowl that contains the dough with plastic wrap. Place the dough into the refrigerator and chill it for 8 hours or overnight.