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Owned by Melissa, Client Service Representative.
Breed: Australian Cattle dog mix
Species: Canine
Age: 7
Favorite toy: Kong
Favorite activity: Rainy day walks at Seward Park
Favorite treat: A crunchy carrot
Favorite spot in our home: his couch, his bed, our bed, the other couch, a sunny spot in the yard….this dog loves comfort!

About Odie: Odie came to us as a two year old dog being rehomed for the fourth time. We were told he was destructive, unfriendly to other dogs, and had serious separation anxiety. We were prepared to deal with these issues, but it was clear early on that what he needed was regular exercise and a dependable routine at home. He rarely displays the wild side we were warned against.

Over time, Odie’s weight when from over, to on target, to severely overweight again. We made feeding adjustments, replaced cookies with carrots, increased his exercise, and weighed him often. Even with our changes, he hit a plateau with his weight and seemed lower and lower in energy. With regular care at the clinic, Dr. Spencer helped us recognize that Odie was hypothyroid. We love that he is back to his healthy, energetic, doggy self, and we feel lucky that he takes his pills like a champ!