Missing Link Plus

I have really procrastinated starting Winston on a suppliment that all adult dogs should be taking. After receiving a letter from SSD to all partners about their dogs health (weight primarily) I got my act together. I bought a bag of Missing Link Plus and he started it this morning. Here is what they say about it...

The Missing Link Plus line of products feature a unique blend of Glucosamine, Omega-3 & -6 Essential Fatty Acids, and trace food components to provide the ultimate in joint support.


The Missing Link Plus formula combines the benefits of GLUCOSAMINE with all natural, human-gradewhole foods, carefully chosen for their nutrient profile and synergistic effects. The product is in the form of a granular powder that is easily sprinkled on the animal's regular food on a daily basis according to weight.


The Missing Link Plus Formula includes:

Glucosamine to stimulate the production of collagen, the protein that helps support healthy joints.
Omega-3 & -6 Essential Fatty Acids to reduce inflammation and promote joint mobility, a healthy skin & coat and balanced energy.
Enzymes and probiotics (beneficial bacteria) to maintain normal digestion.
Fiber for bowel health.
Phytonutrients and traces of various vitamins and minerals important for overall health and well being.


Ingredients:
Flax Seed, Glucosamine, Blackstrap Molasses, Freeze Dried Liver, Rice Bran, Primary Dried Yeast, Sunflower Seed, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Dried Carrot, Freeze Dried Bone, Dried Fish Meal, Freeze Dried Oyster, Sprouted Green Barley, Dried Kelp, Lecithin, Garlic and Yucca Schidigera Extract.

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At PetsMart yesterday we started working on his concentration in the check out line. I made the mistake months ago allowing the cashier to give him a bone and ever since then he would be a bone head in the isle while paying to the point of someone else having to pay for me. It took about 10 minutes to pay and have him carry the package to my friend. Two more visits and he'll have it down again. Otherwise he was a DREAM come true. He saw two puppies and looked at me, smelled a huge gross rawhide and looked at me! That's all really.

Oh, that letter also mentioned the amount of real hard play time and i've decided for Winstons sake to move to philly so I can have Phila Pets play with Winnie every day :)

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Home Again

After nineteen days in the hospital Winston and I are just about settled in back home again. I didn't realize how serious he was while we were there. Once inside, but before his vest was even off he pranced across the room and grabbed a toy from his basket! He has been rolling around, sleeping on his back, and barking up a storm! I plan on making some entries about multiple topics from our stay at the Seashore house.

Yesterday was our first time shopping since November and he was sooo great! His eye contact and attentiveness has really improved. He did have a "meltdown" though. I really expected it because of how stressful it is on them to be reintroduced into new situations but okay so someone dropped a cappicuno RIGHT where my lift lowered and Winston hates walking through water let alone that. Anyway in order for him to get into the van he has to do a "Footplate" (Up onto my...) so that I can reach his leash...well that just wasn't happening! He just could not focus on anything other than "Leaving It" and jumping into the van. I walked him away from the situation and even tried pottying him again...but after five minutes FREEZING my butt off I cheated and had my mom unhook him.

Tonight in KFC he was such an angel while I continually dropped food he just laid there watching me!

My sister and mom went to SSD's anual grad dinner and with the exception of a very select few dogs they were apalled by their behavior!! Augh! More later...sleep now!



We miss Phila Pets :(