I just spent almost my entire payday (which granted, isn't much right now) on . . . the gremlin gang.
But come on . . . look at those faces! Er . . . bodies. They're cute. Promise.
That's okay. They are worth it. And I have a few problems I'm attempting to correct with this round of purchases as well. Drs Foster Smith is currently having a sale on Distaste Plus and while I perused the site, I saw them slash the price further. From $14.99, down to $9.99, then down to $7.99 for a 2 lbs tub? That's almost 1000 treats for coprophagia treatment when I buy two. Since we have to give the treats to the dogs who are having (blech!) their ahem eaten, that amounts to about 2 months worth of the treats.
I have found those treats began working when they were younger, but I couldn't continue it (finances). My oldest dog, Sabrina has the potty eating problem the worst, as well as the momma to the ones above. Kendra's main issue comes when I can't stay on top of cleaning the backyard, and then she stops eating as much of her main food, like right now. She loses weight the more she potty eats and this stuff did work the first time, but I ran out before I could continue it. The dogs love these treats.
I also decided to try the calming treats because I have two older dogs (Sabrina and Amber) who have developed the anxiety and pacing prevalent of Alzheimer's in older dogs. I have to say, it is the most frustrating thing next to having Sabrina walk into me a lot. The food I've been giving them has helped their temperaments, as well as some of the pain they face, but that anxiety, pacing, and constant need to "cling," which is really tough for me to deal with, are the worst. I can't stand dogs, or anyone, that need to be right there in my face all the time.
I know I sound terrible saying that, but these are independent dogs (fairly) naturally, and then to have to suddenly deal with them wanting to attach themselves to me, when they are grown up, is a hard thing to deal with. Not even the lap dogs will do that and I'm like a freight train when I move through the house. I like to clean and just zoom here and there. Bypassing animals tripping me, isn't as much fun. It's also a hazard for my mom who is older, and already has issues walking. So it's a safety thing for them, and her more so. I'm really hoping the calming treats help them.
One of the youngest will also get the calming treat (only half the regular amount) because even though she is a Shih Tzu, she is extremely anxious. Barks at almost everything in the world, which then sets off the rest of them, and then they sometimes run crazy through the house because of her. I won't give more than necessary to calm a bit, but no more. Natural energy is fine, but when it's disruptive, and doesn't allow Kaley, or the rest of them to sleep? That becomes a problem.
I also bought them some new bones to chew. The only bought items they get this year. Yes, we do give our pets presents. :p
How about yourself? Do you buy, or give, your pets presents? Or make them?
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| The Gremlin Gang 4/12 |
That's okay. They are worth it. And I have a few problems I'm attempting to correct with this round of purchases as well. Drs Foster Smith is currently having a sale on Distaste Plus and while I perused the site, I saw them slash the price further. From $14.99, down to $9.99, then down to $7.99 for a 2 lbs tub? That's almost 1000 treats for coprophagia treatment when I buy two. Since we have to give the treats to the dogs who are having (blech!) their ahem eaten, that amounts to about 2 months worth of the treats.
I have found those treats began working when they were younger, but I couldn't continue it (finances). My oldest dog, Sabrina has the potty eating problem the worst, as well as the momma to the ones above. Kendra's main issue comes when I can't stay on top of cleaning the backyard, and then she stops eating as much of her main food, like right now. She loses weight the more she potty eats and this stuff did work the first time, but I ran out before I could continue it. The dogs love these treats.
I also decided to try the calming treats because I have two older dogs (Sabrina and Amber) who have developed the anxiety and pacing prevalent of Alzheimer's in older dogs. I have to say, it is the most frustrating thing next to having Sabrina walk into me a lot. The food I've been giving them has helped their temperaments, as well as some of the pain they face, but that anxiety, pacing, and constant need to "cling," which is really tough for me to deal with, are the worst. I can't stand dogs, or anyone, that need to be right there in my face all the time.
I know I sound terrible saying that, but these are independent dogs (fairly) naturally, and then to have to suddenly deal with them wanting to attach themselves to me, when they are grown up, is a hard thing to deal with. Not even the lap dogs will do that and I'm like a freight train when I move through the house. I like to clean and just zoom here and there. Bypassing animals tripping me, isn't as much fun. It's also a hazard for my mom who is older, and already has issues walking. So it's a safety thing for them, and her more so. I'm really hoping the calming treats help them.
One of the youngest will also get the calming treat (only half the regular amount) because even though she is a Shih Tzu, she is extremely anxious. Barks at almost everything in the world, which then sets off the rest of them, and then they sometimes run crazy through the house because of her. I won't give more than necessary to calm a bit, but no more. Natural energy is fine, but when it's disruptive, and doesn't allow Kaley, or the rest of them to sleep? That becomes a problem.
I also bought them some new bones to chew. The only bought items they get this year. Yes, we do give our pets presents. :p
How about yourself? Do you buy, or give, your pets presents? Or make them?
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