We all know pets are great for reducing the physical side effects of stress.
What furry creatures await you after a long and terrible shift?
This is my pup. She's 2. Border collie and lab. If you have an obsession with mopping (excited pee-er), digging things out of a dog's mouth, and just generally never having nice things again, she's the dog for you! I will give her this - when my shift swings, she sleeps when I sleep without any trouble.
We also have an obese cat. The vet recommended Hills Science diet. They have one for weight loss but you can only get it at the vet's office. It's about $35 for an 8 pound bag! I don't remember what the flavor was but our girl turned her nose up at it & wouldn't eat one single bite.
Ha, I think the strategy with weight loss pet food is to simply charge so much for it that you feed them less to save money.
I can't explain it. It's a reflexive type thing that I can't control. Like I can't get out all the affection I have for the object I am loving on so I release the energy by grinding my teeth. My hypothesis, anyway. It's not like a loud gnashing of the teeth. More like a clenching of the jaw.
These are my furbabies- they're sisters & are 12y/o. And are the best therapy ever!!
Elle- i know what you mean- one of mine is about 16lbs & won't eat but 1 type of food- won't touch wet food or even tuna! I've tried the expensive diet food- she just gives me a dirty look & walks off!
I can't explain it. It's a reflexive type thing that I can't control. Like I can't get out all the affection I have for the object I am loving on so I release the energy by grinding my teeth. My hypothesis, anyway. It's not like a loud gnashing of the teeth. More like a clenching of the jaw.
Alright. I sound SUPER weird now.
I do this when holding a baby so I don't squeeze it to death.
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My dog HATES riding in the car. She wimpers and freaks out the whole time! It is obnoxious!
I always get a bit envious when I see dogs riding along with their heads hanging out the window and the look of sheer doggie delight on their wind swept faces!
Well....she puked one time in the car.im going to chalk that up to the fact that I must have fed her right before the drive.
And the "puke" had a similar consistency and smell as feces! My son and I kept blaming eachother for flatulence!
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Ha, I think the strategy with weight loss pet food is to simply charge so much for it that you feed them less to save money.