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Welcome to 2012, and more specifically January. For some it means a month of resolutions to follow, or break, and for others it means time to go skiing. Some start shopping for presents for the next holiday season, and some just want to relax and not think about anything. Then there are the football fans. For them, it's the season of the Super Bowl. NASCAR loves are enjoying Preseason Thunder in Daytona! January is so many different things to people around the world.
For me, I'm continuing with my goal to homecook meals for my dogs. After learning what is in commercial dog food, I vowed last fall to do this, and I have been. They still get some dry dog food, but it's a premium product without those harmful by-products and cannibalistic elements. I've seen a difference in their activity level, too.
I've been sick the last few days, shivering under my covers and ignoring the internet. I just finally had to get up and do something; hence, here I am, updating my sadly un-kept blog.
Today was the final episode of One Life to Live. I was impressed mostly that on the mantle of the Lord manor were photos of Lynn Benish and Lee Patterson, two performers who were my favorites back in the early days of the show. It's a shame more of the original characters didn't get some attention. With All My Children gone, that leaves General Hospital as the lone ABC soap and rumor has it, it is not secure at all.
Have a good one, folks!
Whenever we're in the middle of these really hot days such as we are now, days that have temps well into the 90's and, gulp, some that hit triple digits, I alter the way I feed my dogs. Traditionally, they eat late afternoon and early evening, but during the summer, I worry about their dog food, which is stored in a container on our patio.
I'm not sure if it makes a difference or not, but I don't think it's appetizing to have 'hot' kibbles and such, so for that reason, they end up eating sometime before noon. Actually, I feed them a little less than normal, and then give them something for a treat at their normal dinnertime. They seem to like the system.
With temps expected to be in the mid-90's today, I actually just fed them. Oops -- time to buy more dog food. I can't believe how soon we go through 20lb or 40lb bags. Egads.
As a rule, we get Pedigree, which for my dogs is the best dog food I can get. There are several other brands that I like as well, but my older dog seems to react negatively if I change the brand. I'm not sure why, but after watching her when I changed brands, about a year ago I just decided to stay with Pedigree.
Interestingly, in talking with other owners, they've said the same thing. Some of their dogs are the same way, with stomachs that have adverse reactions to other brands. Who knows why, but the point is, it's time to get more Pedigree. Looks like I need to find a cool morning to get to the store.
And that's all there is for now. Have a great Tuesday!
It's Friday, and the living is easy. Well, it's not bad, but it could be better if we weren't endearing these high temperature days. Fortunately, yesterday and today we are benefiting a bit from the Delta breeze. We're still high 80's, low 90's, but the breeze keeps it fairly decent.
The dogs love it. On days like this, they love to be outside, chasing the squirrels and such. I almost forgot to feed them because the weather was so good. I've been feeding them earlier than normal so they aren't eating in the heat, which I just don't think is healthy.
Fortunately, a look from my youngest caught my attention and out I went, to their delight. They do like their food. It's not a natural dog food, but it's a food I've trusted for quite a while. Part of me would like to shift their food to something a tad healthier, but my oldest has a sensitive stomach sometimes, and she hasn't responded well to change in diets. I still think about it from time to time, however.
Speaking of Cassie, there she is. She just emerged from her dog house and her post-meal nap. Dogs are so cute, and my two just fill me with love.
Until later, have a great day.
Howdy everyone. We've had another weather reprieve, and I'm loving it. We went through May with sub-par temps, which meant lots of awesome days in the 70-75 degree range, versus 90+. They've been saying we'd be in the mid-90's now, but we've managed to stay in 80's instead. This means the dogs are having a great time outside.
I can't express the joy I get from watching my girls run and play outside. They have a lot of fun being taunted by the squirrels, which is a real hoot. With the longer days right now, they have more time to do so, too.
They were out this morning and then I let them in just to cuddle for a while. Then it was time for the them to eat. Because it's heating up, I'm feeding them much earlier in the day. As always, I'm feeding them Pedigree, which I feel is the best dog food for thing. Cassie has a sensitive tummy, and for whatever reason, she does best with this brand.
It's really hard to know what the best dog food is. There's a site that you can go to and read about how each brand does in terms of ingredients and such, but as it turns out, there's still a lot of mixed opinion. I think in part you just have to go with your gut on this one. I had to make a decision some time back on the brand simply because of how Cassie reacted to other food.
At any rate, they've eaten and are outside, roaming around and awaiting a squirrel to chase. They're just so cute!
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