I also watch what our doggies eat and use.
In walking my doggies, I have had quite a few seniors come up to me and tell me how much they miss their dog, but they're not sure if they could go through all the training and everything associated with getting a dog.
If I am having a really hard day and the timing is right, I go to the local farmers market and treat my doggies to my Apple Crumble with a little twist.