[Nina&Bill]

Hi Kim,

Just want you to know that last night I started phasing a new food in for Amber. I picked up a 5lb bag of Dick Van Patten's Venison & Sweet potato. It's grain free and since Canidae was primarily lamb, chicken & turkey I think that the venison should be OK. I'm reluctant to stop the fish oil since this all started before she had any fish oil at all so we'll try the food first & see where it gets us.

Finding a grain free, single source protein food was difficult! Thankfully I have a great pet store right down the street from work that carries all of the premium foods as well as having a very helpful staff. We'll try the small bag & see if it has any adverse affects & if not then try feeding it exclusively for a few months & see where we get.

My reason for phasing in the food gradually is that years ago, when I tried to phase Amber to Wellness she had violent diarrhea. I don't know if it was the food, or Amber but I'd prefer not to have a repeat performance.

I am SO happy that Brenin's doing well! I know that you've been having a rough time with this for ages and that the poor guy is suffering a lot more than Amber-ini so Brenin's improvement sounds even more incredible.

Amber was delighted with her new food but then, she's not really picky. Her treats are cucumbers, cabbage stalks & carrots (she will actually hover when I'm chopping vegetables). Where are you finding ostrich knuckles and rabbit ears?!

Nina