In case you haven’t noticed, Margot’s impending arrival is an event receiving much of my attention these days. I apologize if you’re tired of hearing about all things pooch-related. At least tonight’s dog-themed post is also food-centric!

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I am a firm believer that dogs deserve food that is just as wholesome and nutritious as what we humans eat. The breeder from whom I am getting my puppy agrees, and she provided the following list of grocery items to have on hand for Margot:

Grocery Store Supplies

• Low Sodium Chicken Broth – Can be frozen into “broth cubes” which are very soothing to a teething puppy.
• Peanut Butter – For Kong stuffing.
• Cottage Cheese – Whole cottage cheese only, not low fat.
• Canned Pumpkin –  A couple spoonfuls of plain canned pumpkin added to a dog’s meal will give him the extra fiber necessary to take care of this problem. Dogs love the flavor too.
• Frozen Vegetables – A frozen green bean or carrot is great to sooth the sore gums of a teething puppy.
• Oatmeal– Soothes gastrointestinal discomfort that a pup might experience while transitioning to a new home.
• Hot Dogs, Chicken or turkey – Keep some frozen hot dogs or chicken on hand.  They make great potty training treats.

For you dog owners out there, do you serve your dogs any of the same foods you eat? Which ones? What are some of their favorite foods?

Chester really loves peanut butter—we always give him the jar to lick clean! Ted on the other hand sticks to meat, meat, and more meat.

Onto my eats for the day!

For breakfast, I added a little tropical twist to my oat bran with some kiwi-coconut action.

Today’s lunch was improvised from the dwindling contents of my pantry. It ended up being a very soggy black bean and kale burrito.

Tonight, I had the pleasure of dining with Seth and his parents at Bonefish Grill. I was tempted to stick to my usual salmon or tuna, but ultimately I decided to expand my horizons and order trout. It was delicious, particularly in combination with the spicy-sweet mango salsa.

Alright, I am beat. Good night, all!

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