Leslie - Thanks for checking on the almond milk. I did a very quick search, too, with similar results. I hate when people post answers to questions on the internet when they really have no clue what they are talking about!! Seems like there was a lot of that when it came to almond milk! I won't chance it until I know. It's not all that important since my dogs have never had a problem with dairy products. I am curious now, though.

Addy - We have much in common! I work full time, have a house and yard to care for, 2 dogs and two beautiful grandkids, too! My elderly father passed away in October. Trust me....I am exhausted most of the time, too! Believe me, I have lowered my standards on a lot of things! I used to be a neat freak, but apparently I have gotten over that!

We had an "episode" early today. Ali and Max were in the backyard. I heard a lot of birds squaking and Ali barked the bark she does when she is telling on Maxwell. Max had caught a baby bird that had just left its nest. Needless to say, the tiny little thing did not make it. Max was quite proud of himself and really wanted to bring it inside. I finally convinced him to drop it and was left with having to get it off the deck....

Alivia LOVED her homemade food this evening and seems to be doing well today. I still am terrified that she could relapse with the pancreatitis...so, I feel like I am on eggshells watching her every move. I gave her a bath today and her fur seeems to be getting thicker! I think it is even starting to grow on her belly and shaved legs!! I wish I could have some type of gauge installed on her that would tell me hour by hour what her cortisol level was!! Wouldn't that be helpful for all of us?!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!