She Lies Like a Rug

[cherrynberry]

I think Gracie will be 12 this fall. But she's going blind and I think also losing her hearing. And getting arthritic. Actually, in pretty much the same shape as myself, lol. It is really hard to lose a dog. But I never let mine suffer if you catch my drift. She'll let me know when it's time. I'm glad your dogs recovered. I've always been partial to Goldens and Shelties. I would have liked to have had a Berner, but that was not meant to be. And I think our family had a Kooikerhondje when I was little, also known as a Dutch duck toller hound. I always wanted another one. What are your faves?

I love mixes! Small dogs are my favorite, unfortunately, my sister and mom like bigger dogs. Kiki has a soft place in my heart. I like dogs that are simple, although she is quite picky…

 

[Cecisflock]

Have you had a vet check her? Maybe her teeth hurt. Gracie used to be a very poor feeder. I changed her feed several times. Turned out she is sensitive to chicken and many grains. Some feeds actually gave her seizures.

Yep. She has wonderful teeth. She is a perfect weight and wonderful body type. She just doesn’t eat much. Like a half cup a day in the summer and a full cup in the winter. No idea how she maintains 75 pounds. She does seem to like this hills science diet as much as I hate it lol.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Yep. She has wonderful teeth. She is a perfect weight and wonderful body type. She just doesn’t eat much. Like a half cup a day in the summer and a full cup in the winter. No idea how she maintains 75 pounds. She does seem to like this hills science diet as much as I hate it lol.

Well if you don't like it, don't eat it!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Well if you don't like it, don't eat it!

Sorry, I could not resist. Gracie now gets Taste of the Wild, buffalo formula and does really well on it. Sammy too, of course. They've been getting half a cup each, twice a day, but I think I'm going to have to cut them back a little. It is really good food!

 

[Cecisflock]

Well if you don't like it, don't eat it!

It’s just not as high quality as I would like. Her coat quality is already struggling lol

 

[neo71665]

Boy I'm glad I don't have to buy any overpriced food for mine. I just feed them garbage.

 

[cherrynberry]

Sorry, I could not resist. Gracie now gets Taste of the Wild, buffalo formula and does really well on it. Sammy too, of course. They've been getting half a cup each, twice a day, but I think I'm going to have to cut them back a little. It is really good food!

That’s also the brand we use, our bigger dogs enjoy it, but Kiki, the small dog hates it. It’s hard to get her to eat, but I find that tossing the kibble around like a toy makes her eat it more.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

It’s just not as high quality as I would like. Her coat quality is already struggling lol

Same! Gracie had really flaky skin till I switched her. My groomer was always griping about it.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

That’s also the brand we use, our bigger dogs enjoy it, but Kiki, the small dog hates it. It’s hard to get her to eat, but I find that tossing the kibble around like a toy makes her eat it more.

Try moistening it at night and giving it to her in the morning after it has soaked..

 

[cherrynberry]

Try moistening it at night and giving it to her in the morning after it has soaked..

I will try, but I feel like it may not work, just because she is sooo picky in general.