Milo's Forever Home

by Diana
(New Jersey )

I adopted "Milo" from Connecticut. I believe I am his 4th home. For whatever reasons he was given up a few times. But please note he is a wonderful dog.

When we got him he was very quiet. I thought perhaps something was wrong with Milo. But after a week in my home he started to eat and play. He was being fed Iams food. But he had a "pink patch" on his back.

It looked sore and he came with some medication. I took him to the vet and our vet said that it could have been caused by fleas, food, etc. So I started to do the elimination process. Also, Milo has a few extra pounds on him. I talked to the vet about food. I talked to friends and family about food.

My daughter told me that her dogs were thriving on Blue Buffalo. I took a trip to Pet Smart and actually spoke to the Blue Buffalo representative about Milo.

She recommended the special food for weight control and also she told me to eliminate other foods like dairy and cheese. So I did. Well, Milo's patch started to disappear without the medication. I now feed him the Blue Buffalo that she recommended. I give him vegetables but do not give him cheese or dairy.

His coat is think and white now. It seems to agree with Milo. Now the only two problems I have with Milo are the fact that he thinks he is "everyone's friend" and must greet every dog and their owner when I walk him. (sometimes people do not want a dog jumping on them)

I have tried the "ignore" him and turn away and even once I tried the put your knee up but none have worked.

Because there is always someone out there who pets him when we are walking and he jumps.
And the other problem is he destroys all of his toys.

He chews them and takes the "squeaker" out and never has a toy more than 30 minutes. Yes, even the "kong".

He has the "nutra bone" and that is ok and 1 black kong ball and they are the only toys not destroyed.

But other than that he is a "Wonderful Pet and Companion" He follows me everywhere. I LOVE HIM! Diana