Freya the Bacteria Ball

Despite Freya's "hyrbid vigor" there has been one health problem that has cropped up as of late.  I have had to take her to the vet multiple times because of digestive problems that have led to me having to let her out some nights every 90 minutes.  The vet has informed me that this is due to the fact she loves to eat what she finds outside, namely the leavings of others, be it cow, horse, bird, squirrel, you name it.
The vet put her on a strict diet, antibiotics, and a Purina brand probiotic.  She cleared up after a week (and a $200 bill). Not to mention the fact that she refused to eat the healthy stomach cleansing i.d. food, leading me to have to mix it with peanut butter to get her to eat at all...

The probiotics I was given were enough for 30 days.  And I noticed that after I stopped the same problem started up again.  I was advised by a friend to feed her plain yogurt with rice and boiled chicken.  Not only does she LOVE Walmart yogurt now, but the issue seems to be mostly resolved.  I went on to purchase the Purina Pro Plan dog food.  The Chicken & Rice formula is corn and beef free, which apparently are the two most common allergies dogs have.

Freya the Mystery Dog

Full Breed Australian Shepherd

It is a widely accepted fact that pet adoption has many positive reactions.  1. One is able to give an animal love and a better life.  2. One is able to get reduced vet rates and other specials as a result of rescuing the animal. 3. One is likely to get a "mutt" or mixed breed which are more likely to be healthier due to having fewer doubles of breed linked recessive alleles.  (AKA as Hybrid Vigor).

Freya is most definitely a vigorous dog.  I believe she is mostly Australian Shepherd, and I have never spent a lot of time with one (my family adores German Shepherd and Shih Tzus).  She is high spirited and extremely smart.  So smart that she easily gets bored.  Fortunately I have an understanding boss and great work environment that allows her to come to work with me every day.  In addition to keeping everyone's moods up, she naps and watches for visitors through the front door.

I often ask people, what type of mix do you see in Freya?