A Little at a Time

I've developed this habit of going to the pet supplies/hardware/grocery stores whenever my feet would land in a mall. I know, it's bad, and I would almost always go out of the store with a purchase, which makes things worse. I think the only place where I came out empty handed was Bow&Wow in Greenbelt 5, because I'm not THAT crazy. That store is like heaven though, if only I could afford anything :)) I also went to Hobbes & Landes at Bonifacio High Street. They have great stuff! Wasn't able to look around that much though because Odie kept on sniffing. He even peed on the floor :| Maybe it was the air conditioning. They have lots of Kong Stuff'n selling for P500-700 a pack. For treats? Hmm... I'd rather bake my own for now.

So far, my favorite go-to places are Pet Express (SM North Wing, SM Cubao, and Corinthian Hills) and True Value (Shangri-la Plaza, Trinoma). I go to Pet Express mostly for the treats and to lust on everything, because they do have a wide selection. True Value, I frequent for Canine Carry Outs, and for leads and collars.

I noticed that the prices of the same leads and collars at True Value are significantly cheaper than the ones in Pet Express. I've yet to invest in a collar and lead from Hobbes & Landes because I'm maarte like that, and because Boo & Bon's human keeps mentioning those Lupines that look pretty. Ezydog is also a great brand, but I like the Lupine designs and general aesthetic more. They look sleek and discreet. Ezydog is like the Otter Box for the iPhone, rough and rugged. I also accidentally saw a QR code collar online (US$29) and OMG LUST.

I might just end up ordering stuff on Amazon and my friend's gonna get surprise packages at her place, but not for her dog! Heehee :D

So here's what I bought over the last couple of days:

Spray Away citronella pet cologne (50ml, P100, Pendragon Veterinary Clinic) I was actually planning to buy Frontline, but I didn't know what Odie's weight was so they suggested this one first as a flea and tick preventative. Moxie uses this and so far, so good. But my mom also gave us a bigger bottle of...

GIGA Pet Organics Flea Away (100ml, P125, VMall Greenhills and various locations). It's the same brand as the mosquito repellent that we use at home. It even has the same sweet smell! I'm just careful to not switch the pet cologne with our mosquito spray because I'm still human somehow.

GD Goodies treats in four flavors (P75, Pet Express). I chose this because the texture looks nice and smooth and pretty. I know, I'm so rational. Note that the green sticks are Chlorophyll! Perfect for Odie who loves to chew on leaves. Anyway, I also tried Odie's valuing system by arranging all four flavors in a line, in different orders. Whenever I gave him the signal, he just ate them from right to left. I'm doomed.

Virbac CET Enzymatic Toothpaste (P280, Pet Express). I was looking for the Virbac ear cleaning solution that Doc Marose recommended, but they didn't have it in stock, so the next best thing to get was... toothpaste. The vet there was kind enough though to suggest a homemade ear cleaner using water with 10% hydrogen peroxide. I'm still scared to personally clean Odie's ears though. Leaving it to groomers!

Forgot what brand this lead is, but I got it in True Value for around P130. I'm making this his going out lead while his old lead is used for here at home and walking in the village, because it has so many bites already. Can't wait to learn how to control this behavior in Pet Centrics' Basic Obedience Class!

I also bought fleece cloth from an online seller  for P85 a piece because I plan to sew a wire crate cover. I know, right? Arts and crafts much! But I figured it's getting cold as December approaches so I should make something to keep Odie warm and toasty at night. If Odie chews on it, I'll cry.  

My mom is going to SM North Edsa tomorrow for the Uniqlo opening, which means I could side trip to Pet Express again! Or maybe I'll settle for the supermarket to get graham crackers and parsley, because we're out of liver bits. In fairness, there are still liver bits in the freezer from the first batch that I made, and it's been over a week since I baked that.

I wish Odie were like a trust fund baby so I can spend all the money I want on his toys and treats and everything!