🐾 What’s in Nicky’s Bowl? Chaos Cuisine, Deluxe Edition 🍽️

Let’s talk about something that sounds simple but has turned into a full emotional ritual in my house: dog food.

I recently switched Nicky from Nutro to Purina Pro Plan, and let me tell you—I can see the difference. Her energy, her coat, even her digestion… all better. And most importantly? She actually likes it. Which, in my opinion, might be the most important thing.

Because listen: dogs are like us. You can give them the fanciest, most nutritious food on the planet, but if they hate it? That’s not nourishment, that’s torture. I want her to be healthy AND happy—not just surviving, but vibing at mealtime.

So here’s what we do:

• Base: Purina Pro Plan dry food. It’s solid, recommended by every Vet, science-backed, and she likes it.

• Wet food mixer: I love the Cesar packets. I know they’re technically fast food, but the variety is amazing, and adding just a little to her kibble makes her lose her damn mind in joy. Plus, she’s getting her nutrition from Purina… this is just for flavor and fun.

• Add-ins:

• A drizzle of olive oil for her coat and hotspots

• Scrambled egg with crushed shells (yes, vet-approved!)

• A spoonful of whatever I’m eating—if it’s dog-safe and delicious

Her all-time favorite? Progresso Chickarina soup.

She had it last night mixed into her food, and acted like I served her Michelin-star cuisine on a silver platter.

I don’t care if it’s extra. I want her to be excited about food. I want her to feel like she’s being taken care of in the little ways—because that’s what we all deserve, right?

A little nourishment. A little joy. A little soup from the human’s bowl.

With Love,

Dana & Nicky