Upset Stomach

Winston has always, ever since the day I got him, eaten one cup of nutro max in the morning and gotten his other two cups through treats throughout the day. When I had my surgery we stopped doing so much work, so he started getting his three cups all in one meal. Well, when I went to the hospital the last time for an appointment he threw up everything. This continued then three more times over the next two weeks. So, after talking with my trusted Roseanne about what all it could be I started doing things differently. First off, I had my mom go outside with him and watch him to insure he was a) pooping normally and b) not getting into anything. After ruling those things out I got him up in bed to do my own check of his ears and gums. (I don't trust other people very much...not being able to check the backyard myself is frustrating) Everything was great. No scents, redness, swollen ear canals...nothing. Just a big fat lab thinking this was the least fun "stay" ever.

So, I decided before calling the vet i'd try the remedy of GingerSnaps. Word on the street was two or three a day would settle his stomach. woah, I thought he loved steak!! So, along with that I also decided to feed him twice a day, and it is going fantastic. His full belly hasn't affected his working momentum at all.
I've been looking forward to reading UGD Kiwi's Blog. A few of my friends have blogs for their dogs (CPL Ivy and MWD Salem) But this is from a foster parents prospective! It's such a comprensive look into how much work they invest in raising our dogs. Plus, Kiwi looks SO INCREDIBLY MUCH like my beloved Hopi. I miss her so much. Okay, photo story time.
Last year my mom was given SSD Peaceful Little one of "Hopi" to raise as her foster puppy. Only, Hopi decided that she wanted me, always.

With a face like that how could I resist? So, I started working with her. She would become the youngest dog that i've ever worked with. In days I had taught SSD Hopi to "sit" without e v e r having to touch her (except for praise!)

She began watching every last move I made, and became incredibly sensitive to my voice.


-I have to go, i'll finish later!