Peri Graduated...and health update!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I decided to do a really quick blog to let my friends know about what has been going on since my very sad blog last week.

Peri's cold is getting much better. Her infection is gone, but she still sneezes some and the vet says the leaves falling are making many dogs have this symptom. She is on some good antihistamines and we are weaning her off of them now. She actually went to daycare today and is back to her usual self.

On another happy note, she graduated from her 2nd obedience class on Monday: Basic Family Manners. I have never been so proud. She really was on her A-Game! She came to me imediately, despite other dogs being called across the room at the same time, sat for 15 seconds, lied down for 20, stayed for quite a while (in front of the whole class). Also, at the end, our trainer taught everyone shake. Peri knew shake already, so she helped me with High-5. Of course Peri was the only one that could do anything like that at the end of class. I was a proud mama, to say the least. Here is a HILARIOUS photo of me and my husband - please don't judge (lol) and keep in mind this is after a looong Monday at work, then graduation! Also keep in mind Peri is not that huge. I am only 5 feet tall!

And lastly, Taquito is doing well. After some trial and error and MUCH research and help from Karen with the Food Group, I decided on Solid Gold Holistique for his food. I received detailed nutritional analysis from the corporate office and it is very much in line with the Hills brand for kidney diets (as far as sodium, phosphorous, etc...). Taquito loves it. The challenge is keeping piggy Peri away! Feeding separately is just hard because Taquito grazes instead of scarfing down like Peri does.

Happy, happy Friday. Thanks to everyone for their support lately as my puppies have been sick.

[Kevin Poole, Penny & Ozzy]

One proud dad, an even prouder, smaller and cute mom, and an even smaller and cute Peri. Well done all of you, and happy to hear things are going better in the dog health department. Wish I could still pick up Penny without my back feeling the strain...hee hee!

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Congrats to Lady Peri and I am so glad that Taquito is doing better.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations! Peri makes us all proud! The photo is adorable!
I'm so glad Taquito loves the SG and is doing well! Hugs to all of you!

[Rose]

Congrats to you and Peri! Glad to hear both of your pups are feeling better. Love the photo!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Congrats...this is a great picture. It is certainly obvious that you're proud parents (as you should be).

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

The Solid Gold is for older dogs - they don't call it "senior", but it technically is. I think Peri needs to stay on Fromm for now. She loves it and I am just worried she is too active for the Solid Gold. Believe me, I sure as heck wish I could keep them on the same diet. But we have been successful keeping them separate since Saturday.

[Michele Barton]

I'm so glad to hear that you've found a good food for Taquito, and that Peri is on the mend!
By the way, I think you look fantastic in the photo!

[GBK]

Congratulations to Peri and you both :) Love the picture, everyone looks so happy! It is also great to hear that Taquito is doing well and you found a food you and he approve of.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Congratulation. You all look great. Would the solid gold be bad for Peri? Is she too young for it? I found feeding different foods very hard and settled on an all stages but I understand that you've got special needs wit Taquito.