The Savior and the Saved - The Story of Elena and Sadie

 

This story came in from one of my very special customers. Her story touched me, so I will share it with all of you :)

Sadie right after being rescued

Elena found little Sadie, a lost and scared puppy, sniffing a car exhaust and didn't hesistate to take her in, even at 7 months pregnant. Soon after, she lost her baby to a miscarriage, but found that with the help of Sadie, she was able to stay sane. 

Sadie two months after being rescued

 The puppy became her daughter, of sorts, as anyone can relate to if they have their own pets. Although Sadie had separation anxiety at first, it did not take long for her to realize that Elena & her family would never leave her stranded again. At first, the part Chinese Crested, Mini Poodle, Pebroke Welsh Corgi mix did not eat treats, play, or obey to commands. These days, the super smart Sadie can not go too long without getting a special treat, or else, she might end up throwing her toy at you! She has never been healthier, and cuter, especially after visting the groomers just the other week. 

Sadie after going to the groomers 

 

Sadie might have been the one who needed to be saved, but she has proved to become a phenomenal help to Elena and her family in light of such a tragic event. 

Thank you, Elena for sharing such a personal and beautiful story to show just how powerful the bond between human and animal can be. 

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New Food!

So maybe I should've written this blog a little sooner, considering I did exactly the opposite of what it teaches me. I changed my puppy's food last week, and it was only after I fed her that I was told I should gradually introduce the new brand into her diet. Wooops :( She, of course, had an upset tummy and diarrhea for a few hours. It's easy to love your pet like they are another human in the family, so it's hard to remember that there are actually many differences between their tummy and yours. 

Why can't my pets food be changed suddenly? 

The answer falls where digestion begins : in the intestines! There are many different types of bacteria that break down the food we eat. In pets, they often eat the same thing, so the number and kinds of bacteria are the same day to day. When you change the type of food, the bacteria will need a few days to adjust to these new settings, which can upset the tummy.

Soooo... How do I make the transistion?

Slowwwwwwly. Always remember that. It is key to have some leftover food of the old brand left. Don't wait till the bag is empty before buying a new brand. 

During the first three days, mix in about 25% of the new food with the old food. 

On days 4 through 6, mix in about 50% of the new food.

On days 7 through 9, mix in .... yep 75% of the new food.

And on day 10, you can fully switch her to the new diet. 

If you see that this transition is simply not gradual enough, reduce the amount of new food by 10 to 15% and drag out the procedure to a few weeks.

In certain special cases, as in food allergies, heart failure, kidney disease or gastroenteritis, it is essential that the food be switched immediately.  

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Courtesy of Dr Foster Smith &PetMd