My dog Johnny saw his vet last week for his annual exam. Ordinarily, this visit is uneventful and his vet proclaims Johnny is in excellent health. However this year Dr. Young reported that Johnny’s weight had increased by 50 percent. Now Johnny is on a diet, returns for more blood work next month, and David once again received the stern warning to never feed the dogs.
David eats anything he wants and never gains…and he shares what he eats with the dogs. He simply does not understand that there are those of us including dogs who must be mindful of what we eat.
David respects Dr. Young so I am praying he will remember her words. (Yes he’s the culprit…I am the enforcer.)
Those who have seen the film National Velvet may remember the scene where everyone is at sitting at the supper table and the mother says “Don’t feed the dog.” Everyone at the table then proceeds to slip the dog a morsel of food. As the dog circles the table from hand to hand, the scene is funny. However, dogs can eat themselves to death.
My Buddy understands your Johnny’s weight problem. I am the guilty party. I eat a lot of sandwiches and he loves the crust – or should I say I have taught him to love the crust. I feel properly admonished (Smile) so David and I need to do better.
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Well, I am 71 and have never been discriminated against, despite being a Korean woman. For instance, I have never encountered prejudice when I applied for a job or apartment — and this is true around the world. I have traveled everywhere.
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I recall you once wrote that when you traveled by train in Italy, some guy assaulted you. To me that is a form of discrimination.
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You are fortunate. Korean adopted-as–an infant daughter of good friend of my daughter and our family never experienced discrimination here in So Cal. When she was in high school they moved to Colo. this attractive personable kind young girl confided to me she did encounter consistent discrimination, also present years later in a move to Rhode Island.
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It’s so hard to say No to dogs, but sometimes very necessary. What really gob-smacked me in your post today is the temp being in the 70sF. Enjoy the warmth and think of Scotland chittering at near freezing.
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We will be colder tomorrow.
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Our dog would never over eat herself on dog food. But human food? That’s a completely different story. Over Christmas and New Year I cooked many extensive dishes and the dog got so excited she would beat me to the kitchen each time the timer went off. When I prepared stuff and put it in the oven she would sit gazing at it wistfully through the glass. She really makes me laugh.
I know what you mean about the news. I am reading rather than watching it mostly. But it seems all consuming at the moment.
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Dogs are so clever. It takes no time for them to figure our that if you are eaing it, it must be good. Besides, it smells better.
We are rooting for Angela Merkle big time.
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They are!!
I suspect she won’t get in. Her sister party is against her and she needs them to keep her in.
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Very smart approach to considering our current state of affairs. Norms do have their value — something most people of every political persuasion can appreciate. Clearly not all people have the wisdom to recognize norms value, or deliberately choose to ignore it for their own questionable purposes — or the present government incited madness would not be occurring.
Lucky are the folks whose metabolism allows them to eat at will. Alas for those of us for whom that is not true, including dogs — poor Johnny! A family member had a very overweight cat cursed with the same problem his feline cohort did not have. Would strategically placed signs help — “Don’t feed the dog!” ?
Nice of you to keep supporting the medical community, but don’t you think every day is a bit much? Of course if you can get mostly through with them all at once for awhile, that’s desirable.
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David loves Johnny. So far he has been good.
As for doctor’s apps. I had to postpone many visits owing to our respiratory illnesses through January. Doc sees me quarterly owing to heart issues, and the dermatologist sees me quarterly because of multiple skin cancers. Doc sees David for his diabetes and heart issues. Last week we had blood drawn at the hospital. Today, I see the orthopedist for shot in bad hip. I am presently avoiding the dentist. Thank goodness for health insurance and Medicare.
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What a beautiful dog. Would be hard to refuse if he started begging for snacks.
I’m with you on the news. Before the election, I pretty much had CNN on all day, just as background noise and so I could absorb a lot of news. Since the election, I hardly watch at all. The endless horrible news is just too exhausting and depressing.
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Much repetition. Trump has attacked the media, science, and the character of the US. His supporters apparently like this rabble rousing.
If we go out with a bang, it won’t be because of Muslim” terrorists,” it will be because of ignorant right-wing extremist terrorists.
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It looks like a mane on the dog. He’s gorgeous!
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Johnny, being a Pomeranian has both hair and fur. He is especially fluffy in winter. That’s why I didn’t realize he had grown fatter.
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It is most disheartening to be married to men, as we are, who can eat whatever they want and not gain weight. I truly sympathize.
I too am just worn out with the news. I am doing my part in the resistance with daily phone calls and emails but the fact is that the ultra conservatives control both houses of Congress and there is a madman in the White House. Ack!!!
Hope all goes well with the medical appointments.
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Thanks Florence. If the Doc helps my hip feel better, it will be a success.
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