Tatties For Boo

The EU's requirements for importing dog food are apparently so complicated and constantly changing that there is little hope for a American-based dog food to be sold over here. We couldn't bring Boo's food and we can't buy it here. Our defective pooch, Boo, is allergic to grain, which rules out the food we can find locally in Hereford. We considered just feeding her whatever we're having for dinner but those of you that know Boo, know Boo's gas, too. Maybe bangers and mashed washed down with a pint wouldn't be an ideal meal for her tiny little digestive system.

On top of that, we had been feeding her a very high-protein food -- most dog food doesn't have all that much protein in it and she was used to about 30% protein. We had a nightmare experience switching her to that diet (3 weeks, little sleep, lots of nasty)and we weren't ready to go back to low-protein for fear of the same issues.

I did some research and finally found a German-based manufacturer by the name of Luposan. They make a couple of products for dogs with allergies and we decided to try Luposan Sport, a grain-free, 25% protein food. Even better, we can get it delivered in about a day or two to our door.

So far, so good. The gas is still there but its potentcy seems greatly reduced. Allergies seem reduced (but that's always hard to judge.) And she has beautiful poop. For the dog owners out there, you know what I mean. The only apparent drawback of the food is that Boo is now a one-dog army in that she can "make" five times a day now. Good thing we have a big lawn.