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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Diet and Kong Toys

In an effort to try to make my headache's better and maybe find out what causes them, Aaron and I are going on a strict vegetable diet. As we head into Day 4, we are both doing okay. Monty, on the other hand, is in distress that all that is in the house are vegetables. He's taken to laying out in the planter box and refusing to come in.


Sam on the other hand, is happy with salad! We've noticed his weight is edging up, so this will be a good opportunity for us to trim him down.


In an effort to make it up to Monty, we bought both of the boys Kong toys. These are the first ones they have had.

Sam immediately cleaned his out, doing it from this unusual standing up position. I tried to show him it would be easier if he laid down, but he seemed quite offended by the suggestion.


Monty, however, found his Kong to be a moment of pure bliss!
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41 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    I love those Kong toys as long as there is yummilicious treats in!!!
    ~ Eva

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  2. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Kong toys are a lifesaver! Hoping that your diet change helps you feel better.

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  3. Sherri (with Thumper and Lightning)August 3, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Hope you get to feeling better. I really enjoy the Monty and Sam updates. :)

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  4. Katie, Julep and Derby's MomAugust 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Oh, I hope you feel better. My friend found out she was allergic to the chemicals they spray on California grapes! She will only drink French wine. She also has reactions - headaches - from msg, but who doesn't! I have to say our allergy season is terrible here on the east coast. I assume you've had an MRI to rule out sinus infection ... keep us posted.

    Katie
    www.westiejulep.blogspot.com

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  5. Two Pitties in the CityAugust 3, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Miss M is dieting too, and we love the idea of feeding through Kong toys.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Riley is going to have to go on a diet! Not for headaches though...for pure fatness!

    Riley is only interested in her Kong these days if there is something inside of it.

    Poor Monty.

    Elyse and Riley

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  7. The Army of FourAugust 3, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I [heart] Kongs! Especially Kong-on-a-Rope!
    I hope your headaches clear up!
    Luv,
    Dave

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  8. Kari in AlaskaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Mesa and Baily LOVE salad

    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com

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  9. DianeAugust 3, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Kongs Are great. If you Freeze them before giving them to the dogs, it will last longer... I am sure Monty will get use to his greens.... Feel better...

    Hugs Diane

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  10. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥August 3, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Thunder and Ciara love vegetables, lettuce, carrots, green beans, and spinach. Not so Phantom, big surprise, eh?

    We love our kongs too and you are reminding us that it has been way too long since we had one.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  11. Golden Woofs! SUGARAugust 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Woof! Woof! Happy "KONG"
    Wednesday. Stuffed it with carrots ... Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  12. DukeAugust 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    We love lettuce and cucs and all kinds of veges. You should give it a try. You might like it!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  13. LeslieAugust 3, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    so cute!! My guys love Kong toys also.. they are ALMOST indestructible for my Boston terrier, some how she manages to kill them.

    I hope it all helps with the headaches. : )

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  14. ♥I am Holly♥August 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Kongs are great! We hope your headaches go away...they are definitely not good to have at all! Love, Debbie & Holly

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  15. RugerAugust 3, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Hmmmm .... vegetables & fruitables. I lubs those fings - well, not that lettuce stuff, but eferyfing else. Those Kong toys look pretty good too. I hafed one when I was a little pup, but not anymore.
    Mumma & I sure hope that the new diet helps with the headaches.

    Slobbers from Ruger

    PeeSsss Mumma says have you had your Vitamin B levels checked? When she used to get bad migraines hafing B12 injections helped some.

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  16. houndstoothAugust 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Aw, Monty! I'm sorry, dude! Still, Kongs can make up for a lot!

    Bunny

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  17. NCmountainwomanAugust 3, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I do hope you can rid yourself of the headaches. I have a friend who went to a plant-only diet. She feels great but it takes a lot of effort to make sure it is balanced. One thing she loves best is almond milk in her cereal.

    We've never put goodies in our Kongs. You've given me an idea.

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  18. The Daily Pip August 3, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Poor Monty! My mom is a vegetabltarian, but my papa isn't so I make out OK!

    Your pal, Pip

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  19. MeekaAugust 3, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Veggies are good for you Monty. I like my veggies steamed. Steamed green beans, zuccini, broccoli, yum.

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  20. WyattAugust 3, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I luvs my veggies! My favorites are pea pods and carrots. Good luck with the diet :)

    Wyatt

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  21. White Dog BlogAugust 3, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Poor Monty, I hope Kong brings him some joy and happy relief from eating (yuck) vegetables! (Although yoYoMa eats EVERY veggie momma has offered him with gusto)!

    We hope the change in diet takes care of the headaches. I know we all benefitted immensely when we stopped using salt and processed foods.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Oh, no, not a diet. I hate diets! But if they're necessary, then they're necessary. Good luck with it, just make sure the 4-legged boys don't become fully vegetarian!

    I was looking at kongs the other day, thinking whether George would like one. After seeing your dogs with theirs, I might buy him one and see how he gets on.

    Didi

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  23. Augie and Ti's momAugust 4, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Salad for dogs? Say it isn't so!

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  24. ~Kim at Golden Pines~August 4, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    If there's one thing that our puppy has learned about already, is Kongs--He loves them, and because he's a growing boy he can have the extras put into them--That and he doesn't like carrots! :-)

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  25. Pup FanAugust 4, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Hope that the diet change is a success!

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  26. PamelaAugust 4, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I hope the diet gives you the relief you seek.

    As for Monty, do you think he'd notice if you snuck a bit of carrot into the middle of his kong treat?

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  27. RickAugust 5, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Black Kongs? I've never seen them before. Cool!
    Sable could be happy with salad but Lucy would not bite. But they would both love big crnchy coutons and bacon bits. Good luck on the diet.

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  28. D.K. WallAugust 5, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    We have Kongs, but only a couple are actually interesting to The Herd - not sure why only those two.

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  29. BobbyAugust 6, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Diet, Salad, Oh No, Kongs are good
    unless its a piece of wet Lettuce.
    Licks Bobby

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  30. Thor and JackAugust 7, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Hope you feel better! Kongs are great toys!

    Thor and Jack

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  31. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Kongs are the best! :D Sure hope the veggie diet works for your headaches :)

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  32. Shane Kent LouisAugust 9, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    me too, I really love toys! :)

    Dog Fence

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  33. Tanner and BethAugust 10, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I love my Kong toy!! Actually, I love what Mommy puts in it. And I am crazy about veggies. I specially love frozen green beans and carrot sticks. Hope your headache gets better soon.

    Puppy Kisses,
    Tanner

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  34. RemingtonAugust 10, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Kong toys ROCK!

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  35. bichonpawzAugust 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    My big guy used to love kongs...the little ones...not so much! Hope your diet helps!

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  36. BZ DogsAugust 10, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Dieting is No Fun! Hope those pounds just fall away so you can get back to chasing rabbits instead of eating like one. :)

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  37. Bailey Be Good!August 11, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    If my mommy gives me my kong on the floor, I never lay down! I don't even hold it with my paws! I'm constantly chasing it all over the place. So she sticks my kong into the bars of my house (cage), and I have to sit to lick it. ;)

    Woofs & hugs <3,

    ~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)

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  38. Brenda's ArizonaAugust 11, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    What did you put in the Kongs? Is peanut butter considered vegetarian? Love Sam's pose - I figured MONTY would be the hurry-up Kong eater!

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  39. WyattAugust 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Veggies are great, but Kongs are better!! My favorite veggies are pea pods and carrots. I also love every kind of fruit...yum yum yum!

    Wyatt

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  40. Golden Woofs! SUGARAugust 14, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Woof! Woof! Golden Hello. it's ME again Sugar ... Just passing by to say Lots of Golden Thanks for your Barkday Wishes. I had a PAWSOME Barkday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

    Hope mom is doing well n you guys are adjusting to the new diet. Golden Woofs

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  41. The ThugletsAugust 24, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Kongs are such fun..especailly when stuffed with something daleicious!

    Big Nose Pokes
    The Thugletsxx

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