Monthly Archives: April 2011

Puppy Mill Girl’s Cancer Battle Positive

Posted on April 29, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope did not want to go for chemotherapy yesterday. It always is a chore to get her in the car. She hates being picked up, and I can understand why. When she was in the Amish puppy mill being picked … Continue reading →

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Walking, Worms And Windy

Posted on April 28, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Windy has developed a fascination with all things wiggly. The sporadic rain means plenty of visible worms. When we take all the furkids on walks, Windy has started pay more attention to the ground. If we are not watching her, … Continue reading →

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Easter Weekend And We Stayed Out Of The Vet’s Office

Posted on April 24, 2011 by daysofourdogs

No furkid emergencies or problems demanded our attention this weekend. We like boring, and we got it. Church and an Easter lunch was as exciting as it got. Hope had chemotherapy number four and is doing well. She has lost … Continue reading →

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Dachshund Knows What He Wants

Posted on April 21, 2011 by daysofourdogs

My friends have called Jake the perfect dog. Loving, well behaved and 99 percent house-trained, Jake knows how to live life. At 12 or 13, he is going strong. He has to be in charge of Hope and Windy, stand … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Fleas Get The Upper Paw

Posted on April 18, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Spring means warmer temperatures, flowers peaking up from the earth and bugs planning their assaults. If you have not been on year-round flea treatment, get back on your flea-fighting regime. I use K9 Advanrtix, a monthly topical. Advantix fights ticks, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Schnauzer Girl Gets Her Hair Cut

Posted on April 13, 2011 by daysofourdogs

  Hope is doing far better than I thought she would with her chemotherapy. I am afraid to brag about how my sweet schnauzer girl is doing because I don’t want to jinx it, but she has not vomited or … Continue reading →

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So Much For A Quiet Sunday Afternoon

Posted on April 11, 2011 by daysofourdogs

If you see blood in your urine, you know you should see a doctor. If your dog has the same problem, you need to see your veterinarian. So, we spent another Sunday afternoon at the emergency vet. But this time … Continue reading →

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Time At Home Leaves Mischief For Wiener Dogs

Posted on April 8, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Finally, a piddle pad I can live with. But I’m not so sure about Windy. I was out with Hope, who is doing better, for more than six hours yesterday. But I knew Windy would not last that long. OUT! … Continue reading →

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Daytime, Bedtime Routines Help Make Life Normal

Posted on April 5, 2011 by daysofourdogs

It’s a good start to the day when Jake only wants lap time and belly rubs without caring about breakfast. Hope, on the other hand, could not get me into the kitchen fast enough. Hope did not get her chemotherapy … Continue reading →

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No Emergency Vet Trips For a Week

Posted on April 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

All is well today in spite of the thunderstorms. Everyone went out to potty before the rain started. The sick-call roster is looking better. Windy did well with getting a tooth pulled and updated shots last week. She came home … Continue reading →

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