Everyone always wants to know what I feed our animals. I think that this is another area of "your mileage may vary" b/c there is no "one way". Lately, they get "Halo" which is all natural and free of preservatives. They love love love it. I love what the company represents and yes, I love that Ellen is behind the company now. I do not love the price. They get a mix of this plus dry-vegetarian (I realize dogs are primarily carnivores but he Loves veggies!) Beneful for BooBear and Avoderm for PJ.

I also believe that supplementation is important especially for older dogs. Most people try Chond/Gluc products but give up w/ the reason most often stated as, "I didn't see any difference." You rarely do. But if the products can slow down or maintain some level of joint health and function...THAT is what is important. You don't notice changes with your vitamins do you? (If you do, let me know!) There are many great products out there but I like Halo's powder "Hip hip hooray!" (isn't that cute!) because pills are no fun. They also get probiotic powder in their food as well. Must be good; they eat all of it!

So, there you have it. Yes, I've tried cooking homemade meals for them and they get bored with it, don't eat it, and it takes a LOT of time.

What do you feed and why?

Today's "Oprah" is important. Please watch, or if like me you simply cannot emotionally "handle" it, read the transcript.

All I've ever had is rescued pets-including my last horse and the present horse I take care of. I look at our retriever, JacksonBooBear, and wonder if he knows how lucky he is, but actually it's me.

- Number of U.S. households with at least one dog: 44.8 million

- Number of pet dogs in U.S.: 74.8 million

- How much the pet industry could ring up by 2010 at the current growth rate: $50 billion

- Cost of MRI pet scan: $2200 - 2700

- Number of states where judges have administered financial trusts set up in a pet's name: 25

- Sampling of pampering services and products available: pet spas, doggy day care, pet steps, dentures, personalized bones, organic pet food, massage acupuncture. (...pet sitters, personalized clothing & jewelry, orthotics...)

- Percentage of 8,000 pet owners who said their pets sleep in bed with them: 56

-Source: American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Veterinary Pet Insurance Company, The Wall Street Journal from August 2007 issue of "O, Oprah Magazine".