Dani & Sophie

Monday, May 11, 2009

My mom groomed me today... she said I smelled! I was perfectly content smelling like myself! She brushed me, which I hate; she bathed me, which I hate; she blow dried me, which i love; and she cleaned my ears, which I really REALLY hate! She washed all my stuff too... I had just gotten some good doggie smell on it too!

Oh well, I guess she's right, I DO look very pretty!

My mom has also been trying to make me ring this stupid bell to go in the house! I wish she'd stop trying to train me to do things!!! I'm a diva, and am perfect the way I am.

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macrobinDecember 2, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Aww Sophie, your mommy makes you so very pretty when she grooms you! And just between you and me, I didn't think you needed to lose any weight. But if you feel better and feel good about yourself then that's what's important! I'm going to see if I can get some pounds off of Harley too. He's become quite plump this past year. He told me to tell you that he thinks you are 'HOT'! If he wasn't neutered, he would definitely ask you out on a date!
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About Sophie!

Hi my name is Sophie, and I'm a rescued American Cocker Spaniel.

I adopted my mom on July 3rd 2007, from the Carson Animal Shelter, in Los Angeles. I was dirty, matted, and smelly, and mom said I looked pretty bad. She took me home, and cleaned me up, and now I live like the diva I was always supposed to be.

I love playing with my toys, and sometimes throw them at my mom, just to let her know I'm ready to play. She even brought me home stuffed toys, because she see's how happy they make me, but I'm only allowed to play with them under close supervision because I tear the stuffing out.... I thought that's what stuffed toys were for?!

I love chewing bones, and love food! If anybody drops something on the floor, it's MINE!

I'm learning that playing with other dogs is ok, and mom takes me to playdates on the weekend, so that I can spend time with other dogs... I like spending time with the humans better!

I've lost a lot of weight, and am feeling much better because of it! I can jump the baby gate now, and need to rest less during the day!

Weight Loss For Doggies!

For all those looking for weight loss for your doggies, here is what worked for Sophie!

Wellness Core Reduced Fat Formula 1/2 Cup 2x's a day mixed with a few big spoonfulls of my homemade veggie "stew"

Homemade Veggie Stew:
1. 6 lb bag of mixed veggies (I buy these at costco, but you can just buy a bunch of bags of veggies)
2. 1 large can pumpkin
3. 1/2 - 1 container plain non fat yogurt
4. Chicken broth (this is an optional ingredient, i use it for flavor)

Cook veggies in chicken broth
Puree/blender veggies
Mix in large bowl with pumpkin & yogurt
Plus salmon oil in food once a day

The reason for the ingredients not being exact is it depends on what type of consistency you want, i like Sophie's to be more "watery" so it lasts longer, and mixes with her dry food easier.

I bought those cheap containers at target, the ziploc ones, and filled 3 or 4 of them up, I put the one I'm using in the fridge, and freeze the rest, then take them out as needed.

This diet has also worked with the following foods:

Taste of the Wild (TOTW):
Wetlands
Pacific Stream
High Prairie
Dog Food Analysis TOTW Information!

Acana:
Prairie Harvest
Grasslands
Pacifica
Dog Food Analysis Acana Information!