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My dogs are on different foods so I almost always buy the smaller bags. There is a health food store near me that usually has the smaller bags for sale. For some reason many of the petfood stores near me do not put the smaller bags on sale.

Jennifer

We have occasionally thought about bringing in a second B, which is shocking because most of our first year with Ella was so hard. But the second year has been so good it has become a fleeting thought. But the description you gave of what happened with Cassie and Alex is exactly our fear. Ella loves to meet all other dogs on walks but is pretty submissive and I have a feeling she very well might get bullied by a new pack-mate.

We think about it because Ella also stays home alone for much of the day 4-5 days a week. But I do not sense that she is stressed about it at all. She sleeps in the sun or looks out the windows most of the time. I usually have to wake her up when I come home for lunch and at the end of the day. When I am home during the day she pretty much ignores me and sleeps in the sun and looks out the window anyway. After the novelty of a new dog wore off, I think she/they would still do the same thing each day.

The thought I have is, if you get a second dog do it because YOU want a second dog. Don't do it because you think that is what your dog wants.

@Craigh:

We got an extra dose of evil yesterday. Bella spent a couple hours laying on the couch with my wife. When she woke up she decided it was play time. She grabbed the corner of the carpet (where two rooms join) and RIPPED IT UP OFF THE FLOOR!! This was tacked down carpet that she had never messed with before. Don't know where that came from. She had pulled up about a square yard before I caught her.

We're thinking about changing her name to DeMonica.

Atta "Tri'ing" Basenji!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She cleaned up her bowl in under 5 minutes this evening, then promptly walked to the pantry door indicating she wanted more. Guess it was just a teething issue. She's getting plenty of exercise.

LOL my dogs do not like their crates, but they do learn to tolerate them. Instead of toys, how about a kong, frozen with some yummy lining like thin coat of cream cheese. SOMEONE here posted lovely recipe which I failed to copy. But if you tire out before hand, should help.

Wish you were closer! I'd love to baby sit during the day and give Cara a play mate!

I like that… "senior moments"...ggg that is it exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so glad to hear that Alex has gotten some relief and rest. I'm sorry to hear about you daughter being ill now. I hope she's doing better real soon.

@Craigh:

I'm in a very rural area. My vet's specialty is horses; smaller animals are a very very small part of his practice. Not a whole lot of choice unless I want to drive more than an hour, which isn't practical in emergency situations.

Well, I understant that, but even a specialty Vet would have contacts to consult with?…. I have had many a Vet that is versed in one thing or the other (and only horses) that would do that.... and of course not practical in emergency situations

We had a 15 1/2 yr old basenji who was hard to keep any kind of weight on because of renal failure. We felt great when we could even get a few ounces on him. Sadly he was claimed due to his disease. We also have a 13 yr old elkhound in the same boat. He's not in renal distress yet but has become skin and bones especially in the rear end. With all his hair its hard to notice till you put hands on him beneath all that hair On his trip to the vet for a good check last week she suggested any kind of protein added to his food. She said added protein will help keep and make muscle mass So perhaps this is something that just happens to old dogs regardless of breed. My elkie is a good eater so no problems feeding him the extra protein

Happy 15th birthday, Alex! He looks quite good for his age. I think the older ones just have to be monitored a bit more closely for changes in their weight. My Marco is probably about 15 or 16 and I have to consistently feed him more than my other Bs to keep him in good weight. Thank goodness he's a hearty eater and will finish whatever I put in front of him 98% of the time.

Pat, your guy looks excellent for 16! He looks much younger. Careful breeding sure makes a big difference. No one who sees Ellie believes me when I say she's 12.

What sweet pictures. So sorry about Cassie. I lost my first basenji about 5-1/2 years ago when he was 15. I bet Alex would like a basenji friend when you're ready.

Welcome to the forum!