Why we are great dog owners and bad humans

Taking a break from the Lew Series today to bring you a bit of information about how our household works. 

My husband and I pride ourselves on taking great care of our animals, specifically our dogs who need more than our cats.  Exercise, bathing, food, all things a dog needs from us, like a toddler, although I hope that your toddler isn't obsessed with the trash can like my dog.  But here is the truth we are better dog owners than care takers of ourselves.

Example One: Food
Our Beagle Verne & our Beagle-Australian Shepard mix Argos eat a portion controlled, wheat free, corn free, soy free, poultry free diet from BLUE - Wilderness Salmon.  Argos had terrible allergies and after months of trying all kinds of treatments and food we found the one that works best..

Our diets are not "free" of anything and portion controlled they are definitely not.



Example Two: The Doctor
Argos went to the doctor last Sunday for a check up and boosters, Verne just a few weeks before that he went for his heart worm update. Our vet calls us and reminds us of the dogs appointments or to schedule an appointment for a needed shot, and we always go.  They are even on a wellness program with the vet.

Last time I went to the doctor in 12 months?  Once to see the eye doctor and only because I finally broke my glasses. Doctor visit 12 months before that?  Well I had a whole battery of test to years ago only to discover that I have PCOS.  So a treatment plan was decided and I was told to call back and make an appointment in six months for a follow up, which of course never happened.

My husband, hmmm last time he went to the doctor?  In the past two years he had one emergency room visit, which I am not at liberty to discuss, sorry.



Example Three: Medicine
Argos and Verne get Wild Salmon oil everyday on their food to help with their coat and skin.  This all started because of Argos's allergies but they really seem to like it.  Also Argos being six years old, takes a half a tablet twice a day for arthritis. Keeping up with the much younger Vern is hard on him.

My husband and I both have prescriptions that were never filled or never refilled.   In fact I bet we have some expired medicine.


Example Four: Exercise
Making sure that our dogs spend enough time outside and that they get their walks is extremely important to us.  Argos is currently on a weight loss plan to help with his arthritis. 

When do my husband and I exercise? In spurts of unsuccessful spirit. Well we ride our bike with enjoyment that could never been described (in my mind) as exercise, we do little to nothing else.


So what does all of this mean?  It means we love our dogs.

Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!  And welcome to the first major family holiday since we made our announcement.  All in all the news was old enough not to cause any waves.  Though I admit that the absence of a few cynical family members help the situation.

I refuse to name names!

We had a good time visiting with family, and the holiday has become easier now that most kids are old enough to entertain themselves.  It was nice to eat some good food (even if they are foods I'm not supposed to have) and talk to fantastic people.  When we move it will be difficult to leave such good people behind, so they will just have to come and visit us!

Weird moment for the day: When a family member asked if they could come and visit us and my husband responded "SURE!" in a positive tone while making a face expressing some other less positive emotion. 

-Christina

P.S. I'm thankful for my amazing husband and his family.