The air has turned cold and brisk. Normal winter weather. But at least it's not storming. Right now. (They are predicting snow and wind for tomorrow.) The lake is trying to ice over. It was very still in the early morning when Lila and I first went out.
I took Lila to the vet this morning for her shots but we have to put it off again for another week. She seems to have some food sensitivities. Runs in the family. (Nevertheless, she’s gained two pounds in a week, from 15.2 to 17.3. Now she is almost half the weight she will be when full grown.) So I have to change her diet: no corn, dairy, eggs. See if that helps clear her ears and itching, a yeast infection. Once she gets her shots we can go for long walks along the road and meet the other dogs in the neighborhood. We've both been looking forward to that. She's been eyeing the (occasional) traffic with curiosity.
Have you ever considered making your own doggy food?Before you say that it's a pain in the...my neibour has had some incredible results since she started her dogs on veggies, pasta,and liver. Something to do with Carbs,protein and what-ever. The dogs teeth, coats and general health, have improved remarkably. She says that it's cheaper too.
BTW..Really enjoyed yr Blog.(consider yourself bookmarked!)..Have just reviewed this, insert another "really. Can't wait to get into those archives....Norman
I have thought about it, Norman. A lot. I cooked for my last dog, Katie, who also had allergies and it saved her life. She lived until she was sixteen. Right now I've been putting fresh food into Lila's kibble, half and half. But I need to revise both what I add to her food and what kibble I buy. Or start cookin'!
Posted by: Leya at February 12, 2006 01:31 PM