Saturday, September 16, 2017

Amorous cats.


There were amorous cats in the garden at 1:29 am. I know this because the PONs helpfully informed me of their presence. Helpfully in this context means loudly. 


This morning they seem none the worse for having had their sleep interrupted.


Bob and Angus sit on the storm drain and discuss world affairs. Sophie demonstrates a new found enthusiasm for eating acorns. The young garagiste on his motor bike and the farmer in his large green Toyota with a Westie in the passenger seat wave as they drive by. 


Off to the greengrocers. With these PONs we've pretty much stopped giving them dog treats. Instead they get carrots, cut length ways into quarters and stored in the chiller. Sometimes they get rice cakes. Kibbles are supplemented with broccoli, cabbage, beans or spinach. This lower protein approach means that we're spared much of the yeast build-up and ear scratching that previous generations of PONs suffered from. 



16 comments:

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Oh yes, that's the kind of diet I used to feed Jade. She did well on it and Bob and Sophie look happy enough! Did you find a solution to the world nonsense? YAM xx

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

The "rainbow carrots" are beautiful, so tell Sophie they have more health benefits than the acorns. We also give veggie treats but a few of our dogs, don't like that "raw stuff."

Angus said...

Bob is working on putting the world to rights.

Angus said...

Previous generations of PONs would have turned their noses up at vegetables. These two ( Sophie particulalry ) will eat anything. PONs react badly to protein in their diet - itchy ear and skin being hallmarks.

Swan said...

We had amorous skunks in our yard last night 😳 At least they don't yowl!

Emm said...

When Bob and Angus sit on the storm drain and discuss the state of the world, I am hopeful that all will be well.

Anonymous said...

I miss the solar system magnets Bob would rearrange in the mornings!

Unknown said...

If anyone can put the world to rights, it's Bob.

Coppa's girl said...

I, too, feel the world is in safe hands whilst we have Bob and Angus at the helm.
Our last but one dog, Duke, was a great one for chasing cats, and word must quickly have got around because they rarely ventured into our garden. Now he's gone and the cats are back in force - taking a short cut to somewhere else but using us as a toilet stop off. Present incumbent, Inca, isn't bothered about giving chase and just sits there glaring !

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

That's an impressive array of carrots...very colourful!

Unknown said...

Notice how much has gone awry since Bob's organization of the solar system stopped?

Anonymous said...

Isn't that the truth! I loved hearing how he would push the planets around with his nose.

suej said...

Hi Angus, please curb Sophie's enthusiasm for acorns and encourage her to stick to the carrots. Acorns can be addictive for dogs and they can be poisonous. Google dogs and acorns and you'll see.

Yamini MacLean said...

...that's it; sort the universe and the planet will take care of itself! Yxx

MrsDuncanMahogany said...

Our youngest acquisition to the canine family, 11 months old, has a constant problem with yeast. Ears, armpits and elsewhere. Its a constant struggle for the poor wee one. We are on a grain free kibble which has helped with his "movements" but not the yeast. We avoid any treats unless its veg and we have also put him on goat's milk which helps his yeast greatly. We try to avoid water for him as it seems to make him itch more but it is hard because he's part Labrador. He loves carrots and green beans. Frozen.

Angus said...

We know the symptoms only too well and sympathize. Have you tried rock salt in the water in the summer ? The symptoms presumably ease off in the cooler weather ?