[chattiesmom]

First of all I agree that it would be better for Oliver to eat a good high quality puppy kibble OR a "puppy friendly" home cooked meal as opposed to what we humans normally eat.

Looking at the situation from a different perspective, if you are living in someone else's house where they pay all the bills, it is hard to put yourself in a position of control. If my adult sons (who live at home rent free) were to buy a dog and bring it into OUR home where their dad and I are paying all the bills, then their dogs would have to follow the house rules. I would not change my lifestyle to accomodate their dog(s). However, I our dogs live a pretty healthy lifestyle and I do make sure that everyone's nutritional needs are met -- from yorkie puppies to Boo the elderly Boxer.

I would suggest that you keep gently and lovingly reminding your grandparents that Oliver needs his puppy kibble. You can generally get people to work with you if you are kind and loving then if you are harsh. Maybe even work with them as far as making available some good nutritious "people food" that they can "slip" Oliver during meal-times.