Daisy moves to four meals a day now from her usual of three. As you can see from this photo I took minutes ago, things are getting crowded in there…
That is Harper behind her — normally, they are similar in size.
I am a fan of variety when it comes to feeding dogs because I am not convinced anyone has the right and true answer, and yes — sometimes discussion of how and what to feed dogs feels a bit like which church one should attend.
Food is more than simply calories and nutrients — the gut microbiome needs to be considered as well, for example — and so I do my best with the available and changing information that exists about healthy eating. Our dogs eat cooked homemade food and different kibbles and sardines once or twice a week and so on — a variety of foods, including whole foods, in moderation.
A healthy and sound puppy starts with a healthy pregnancy. In addition to a good diet, Daisy has been taking a quality fish oil supplement and enjoys regular walks. However, all vigorous activities — like agility — stopped when she was bred and because we know stress impacts developing babies, Daisy’s life is easy and happy.
And speaking of happy, this is Claire from this morning’s walk…
Anything wet is Claire’s Happy Place.
I hope your Wednesday is wonderful!
