Not-so-Essential Essentials

Another supplies post, but with newer things that I've acquired since the time we went on vacation.

When we were in Hong Kong, I wasn't able to come across a pet supplies store. I looked all over for a place where I could buy something for Odie. I originally wanted to get a bowl from Disneyland, but it was made of plastic, and I swore to only let Odie use stainless steel or ceramic bowls for his food and water. I settled to just get him treats that I couldn't find here in Manila.

Schmackos Strapz (23 HKD, Taste) are beef-flavored straps that do tear like real beef. Like the other strap treats, I cut these up to little pieces to use for training.  

 Purina Tiny TBonz (30 HKD, Taste) (seriously, what's with the Z's in the end?) are little steak-shaped treats that claim to be filet mignon flavored. I mean, I wouldn't want to see for myself if it's true. However, Odie drops absolutely EVERYTHING when he sees this treat! I guess it tastes good. I wonder why I haven't seen it here though.

Here are the things I got for Odie over the past week: 

 Rope tug toy (125 PHP, Dogs and the City). This is what we use to play fetch! Oh, and it doesn't look as clean as this anymore. It's Odie's current favorite toy, perhaps because we use it to play fetch and he gets treats when we play fetch.

Jerhigh Hotdog Bar, chicken flavor (100 PHP, Dogs and the City). I usually get chicken with jasmine rice, but I went for just chicken for a change. Odie LOVES these hotdog bars! For training, I cut them up to little pieces and it lasts me up to a week. Remember to freeze/refrigerate when storing though. 

Crazy Dog Train-Me!, beef flavor (200 PHP, Dogs and the City). Remind me to not buy this particular treat from Dogs and the City because it's cheaper in Pet Express. I really like this treat because it's already cut up. I usually cut it in half though because a whole piece is too big for Odie.

 Pedigree Home Style chicken chunks in sauce (40 PHP, Dogs and the City). I don't know how Odie enjoys eating kibble every single day, and I don't want him to eat just one kind of food, so I get him some wet dog food sometimes. I think wet dog food is his version of Epic Meal Time. 

Water bottle (150 PHP, Ace Hardware). I was just going around SM in Pasig while waiting for my renewed driver's license. I saw this and thought of replacing Odie's water bottle because that water bottle still required bringing a separate dish. With this drinker, I could save space in my bag because I can just bring the portable bowl for his food. 

BowJerky spinach and mint treats (180 PHP, Hobbes and Landes). We haven't tried this out yet, but it's essentially chicken jerky with spinach and mint flavors. I hope Odie likes it as much as he likes all the other treats. I got this from Hobbes and Landes in Bonifacio High Street because I wanted to find out how much the Lupine leads and collars are. In fairness, they're cheaper than I thought, but they don't have the print that I want in the size that I want. I guess that means I'm buying from the US, although Hobbes and Landes should honor the lifetime guarantee here in Manila.

And yes, my shopping trips almost always revolve around Odie. Is this parenthood?