Wednesday, September 16, 2009

I'm Switching my Dog Food


Mommy took me with her on a lot of errands which means I got to enjoy one of my favorite activities: ride in the car! Besides our usual drive to the woods for our morning walk, mommy took me to a holistic vet so I could get new food. No one was there but we sure had fun looking around. I was very interested in chicken legs or beaks or something chicken related that I had never seen before.

Since no one seemed to be there, we left and went to a pet store so mommy could return the food I usually eat. It's wheat-free but mommy thinks the synthetic vitamins could be what's causing my tummy problems. Apparently doggies have died due to synthetic vitamins D3, Selenium, and Zinc. That's why some dog food brands had to be recalled....or at least that's what the folks from my new dog food manufacturer told mommy.

While we were at the pet store, we saw another Cocker Spaniel but this cocker was not like me. His owner said he was a field cocker but mommy thought he looked awfully American to her. He was very friendly, sweet and cute, but after I let him sniff me, I walked away. I don't mind being sniffed or sniffing other dogs but I don't really like to "play" like some other doggies do. I was more interested in an open bag of treats. I tried to get some, but I couldn't because mommy kept an eye on me while talking to the other cocker's owner. He was a nice man and was so excited to share cocker stories with mommy. I guess we're a funny breed.

Then mommy took me back to the holistic vet and we were able to buy that special food. Mommy said she wants to give me a little each day until I get used to it, but I'd be happy eating all of it now. I seem to be waking up earlier and earlier with my tummy problems so mommy is hoping this new food will do the trick; if not, I'll have to see the holistic vet to see if my stomach pH is off or if I need some probiotics. In the meantime, I'm stilling taking antacids at night.

Later this evening we stopped by a new park - well, new to us. There was a tennis court and a volleyball court with sand. It looked really neat for humans, and the best part for mommy was the fact that there was no litter. Yeah! I didn't see any other dogs there but that's OK; when they go there tomorrow, they'll know that Euri was there because I marked my spot.

When we got home mommy cleaned my water bowl and I received fresh filtered water. Am I a pampered pooch? So with all of the walking and driving today, I'm worn out. I sure hope I sleep well tonight. I know mommy would like it if I didn't get up at 5 AM again.

P.S. Do you like my photo? It looks like I'm sticking my tongue out at you. Hee-hee!

5 comments:

  1. It sounds like both of woo had a busy day!

    The new pikh is furry revealing!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  2. Busy busy...! Hope you stomach feels better. Have a good rest!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

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  3. Euri, you always have such fun. You picture is so funny. Also, I never noticed your ears before. They remind mama of a song she used to sing when she was a kid. Something like do your ears hang lo, do they wobble to and fro, can you tie them in a knot, can you tie them in a bow?

    I really hope you get the right food for your tummy. That was great news about finding a park without litter!

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  4. Def a cute pic :) Very cool hope the new food really helps you. Couple of things you could try as well is some canned pumpkin (100% pumpkin only), or some yogurt with active bacteria in it. Both seem to help with tummy issues.

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  5. Euri,
    I love your photo. Yes. It does look like you are sticking your tongue out, but it is so cute! I hope your tummy problems are under control soon.

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