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Monday, January 28, 2013

An Experiment

Gracie has been acting rather depressed lately.  I wondered if it was indeed time for another dog.  I have asked this question so many times that Gracie and Kiki usually leave the room – and Rescue Daddy’s patience must be wearing thin.

I constantly preach about the need to provide your furry friend with lots of exercise.  It occurred to me that this could be the problem.  It rained for many days then we had an ice storm on Friday.  We have had frigid weather too. 
Yesterday, the weather was tolerable, meaning it was not raining or snowing.  I spent as much time outside with Gracie as I could.  We took several “walkies” instead of a couple of long walkies, as we normally do on weekends.  Rescue Daddy tossed toys and played tug with Gracie.  We both talked and cuddled with her.

Gracie seemed more engaged and excited than she has been in a while.  We think Gracie’s “depression” is just plain old cabin fever.  She is sick of being stuck in the house during this dreary winter, just like us!
If your buddy is acting differently, be sure to look at the whole picture.  Gracie’s appetite has been fine.  Her ”potty breaks”  have been normal.  Her coat looks good.  Her gums are not pale.  If she had anything out of the ordinary occurring, we would have taken her to the vet. 

Gracie just informed me that it is time for a trip to Kiawah.  Well, Gracie, use that keen sense of smell to find us some money, and we will go!

Rescue Mommy

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