Saturday, November 10, 2012
My favorite time
Every sunday, I start my day with my dogs. The morning we relax and enjoy time together. We go for a walk, then lounge around and do puzzles. As I am writing this post, both of them are next to me, one on each side. These mornings are precious times for me as they are peaceful and filled with love.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Best for Our Dogs
Loving my dogs, I only want the best for them. Hence, I searched for high quality food (which my vet confirmed to be): Fromm, Acana and Orijen. I would like to suggest to any of you that care and only want the best for our dogs to consider:
*Acana: I feed mines: "Duck and Bartlett Pear" and "Grasslands" (Grain Free).
*Orijen: I feed mines "6 Fish" (Grain Free)
*Fromm: I feed mines Fromm Four-Star: "Pork and Applesauce", "Duck and Sweet Potato" and "Salmon A La Veg". Also Fromm Four-Star Grain Free: "Game Bird Recipe", "Salmon Tunalini" and "Surf and Turf"
I try to match the food to the need of my dogs. In winter, I seek a leaner food as they get less exercise than in the summer. (Orijen 6 Fish- no carbohydrate). The rest of the year, I simply alternate, once a bag is empty, I move to a different one. My dogs do not have any problem with switching. I may use a bit of pumpkin when first changing, during the transition period.
On the matter of treats, I remind us that a slimmer dog is a healthy dog. However, I like at times to reward and give a special treat to mines. My dogs and I like: Northern dog treats, Mother Nature and Wet Noses but always in moderation.
*Northern Biscuit: they enjoy "Wheat Free- Canadian Bacon with Blueberries" and "Grain Free Glazed Duck with Blueberries".
*Wet Noses: they enjoy "Bananas and Peanut Butter", "Pumpkin", "Sweet Potato", "Agave and Pear".
Note: these contain molasses, thus I recommend keeping in mind that calories can add fast.
*Mother Nature: they enjoy "Carrot Cakes recipe"
To maintain good dental hygiene, I tend to give them deer antlers, cow hooves and dura chew nylabones.
On a special occasion, I may give them a smoked pig ear (not from China) and may boil them a small femur bone of which I remove the marrow (which is rich and can upset their stomach), I may also on rare occasion if I make bacon, save them a couple trips, which I cut into pieces.
If I was to recommend any wet food, I would suggest Merrick Grain Free "Grammy's Pot Pie" and Evangers Organic "Turkery with Potato and Carrots Dinner" which is organic certified, kosher, hormone and antibiotic as well as grain free. I give mine maybe a tablespoon each mixed with their dry food as a special treat once in a great while. I may be more inclined to give them some wet food, around the holidays or special occasion such as birthdays or when they exercised a lot and burned a lot more calories than usual. I also was advised by my vet that when our dogs are sick, they often get more dehydrated and as can food are higher in water content than dry food, good can food can be helpful.
*Acana: I feed mines: "Duck and Bartlett Pear" and "Grasslands" (Grain Free).
*Orijen: I feed mines "6 Fish" (Grain Free)
*Fromm: I feed mines Fromm Four-Star: "Pork and Applesauce", "Duck and Sweet Potato" and "Salmon A La Veg". Also Fromm Four-Star Grain Free: "Game Bird Recipe", "Salmon Tunalini" and "Surf and Turf"
I try to match the food to the need of my dogs. In winter, I seek a leaner food as they get less exercise than in the summer. (Orijen 6 Fish- no carbohydrate). The rest of the year, I simply alternate, once a bag is empty, I move to a different one. My dogs do not have any problem with switching. I may use a bit of pumpkin when first changing, during the transition period.
On the matter of treats, I remind us that a slimmer dog is a healthy dog. However, I like at times to reward and give a special treat to mines. My dogs and I like: Northern dog treats, Mother Nature and Wet Noses but always in moderation.
*Northern Biscuit: they enjoy "Wheat Free- Canadian Bacon with Blueberries" and "Grain Free Glazed Duck with Blueberries".
*Wet Noses: they enjoy "Bananas and Peanut Butter", "Pumpkin", "Sweet Potato", "Agave and Pear".
Note: these contain molasses, thus I recommend keeping in mind that calories can add fast.
*Mother Nature: they enjoy "Carrot Cakes recipe"
To maintain good dental hygiene, I tend to give them deer antlers, cow hooves and dura chew nylabones.
On a special occasion, I may give them a smoked pig ear (not from China) and may boil them a small femur bone of which I remove the marrow (which is rich and can upset their stomach), I may also on rare occasion if I make bacon, save them a couple trips, which I cut into pieces.
If I was to recommend any wet food, I would suggest Merrick Grain Free "Grammy's Pot Pie" and Evangers Organic "Turkery with Potato and Carrots Dinner" which is organic certified, kosher, hormone and antibiotic as well as grain free. I give mine maybe a tablespoon each mixed with their dry food as a special treat once in a great while. I may be more inclined to give them some wet food, around the holidays or special occasion such as birthdays or when they exercised a lot and burned a lot more calories than usual. I also was advised by my vet that when our dogs are sick, they often get more dehydrated and as can food are higher in water content than dry food, good can food can be helpful.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Books as more
Today, I stumbled upon an article: "My 6,128 Favorite Books" by Joe Queenan in the review section of The Wall Street Journal. I thought I'd share some of his comments, which I find to be true.
"A case can be made that people who read a preposterous number of books are not playing with a full deck. I prefer to think of us as dissatisfied customers. If you have read 6,000 books in your lifetime, or even 600, it's probably because at some level you find "reality" a bit of a disappointment."
"Women in our own era read "Pride and Prejudice" and "Jane Eyre" and even "The Bridges of Madison County"- a dimwit, hayseed reworking of "Madame Bovary"- because they imagine how much happier they would be if their husbands did not spend quite so much time with their drunken, illiterate golf buddies down at Myrtle Beach."
"People who need to possess the physical copy of a book, not merely an electronic version, believe that the objects themselves are sacred. Some people may find this attitude baffling, arguing that books are merely objects that take up space. This is true, but so are Prague and your kids and the Sistine Chapel. Think it through, bozos."
"A case can be made that people who read a preposterous number of books are not playing with a full deck. I prefer to think of us as dissatisfied customers. If you have read 6,000 books in your lifetime, or even 600, it's probably because at some level you find "reality" a bit of a disappointment."
"Women in our own era read "Pride and Prejudice" and "Jane Eyre" and even "The Bridges of Madison County"- a dimwit, hayseed reworking of "Madame Bovary"- because they imagine how much happier they would be if their husbands did not spend quite so much time with their drunken, illiterate golf buddies down at Myrtle Beach."
"People who need to possess the physical copy of a book, not merely an electronic version, believe that the objects themselves are sacred. Some people may find this attitude baffling, arguing that books are merely objects that take up space. This is true, but so are Prague and your kids and the Sistine Chapel. Think it through, bozos."
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Lucky us
About 3 weeks ago, I agreed on the phone to foster a dog. I had no knowledge I was going to fall in love. Rowdy was adopted 4 days later. Curley has a brother. I have the great pleasure to love 2 great dogs. They're my boys.On a personal note, I believe we know when we found the one.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Memoirs
- The Bucolic Plague by Josh Kilmer-Purcell
- The Dirty Life by Kristin Kimball
- The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry by Kathleen Flinn
- A Year In Provence & Toujours Provence by Peter Mayle
These are some of the memoirs that inspire me. Each tells a story of following your passion, pursuing a dream and live your life.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Keep cool and healthy
As the temperature outdoor rises, I explored a few new treats: frozen yogurt and flavored ice cubes. Keeping in mind that it may be too hot out, I avoid walks mid day and instead get up early (6 am) to go for walks when it is cooler out. I carry water on our walks and do not hesitate to soak him to help him keep cool. I remind myself that asphalt can be hot and burn his paws. While my dog needs lot of exercise, I seek new alternatives such as swimming and playing fetch in the water. Instead of carrying a stick, he retrieves it. Last when walking, I monitor his panting (as an indicator he may be too hot) and force him to rest in the shadows where he can hydrate (give him water) and cool off.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Loving our dog
Curley is not just my baby boy for being the dog that lives by my side, we share a bond. Curley taught me to love. I unconditionally love him. He makes me smile, brings joy in my life. I may be busy with life, but I will make the time for us. One thing I have learned is that Curley will never cease to surprise me. I am lucky to have him in my life.
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