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About daysofourdogs

I have owned dogs nearly all my life. Many different breeds, mutts, rescues, and foundlings have found their ways into my heart. I have two dachshunds and a miniature schnauzer now. I hate puppy mills and want them wiped from the face of the earth.

Dog Food Recall

Posted on October 10, 2010 by daysofourdogs

News Release From Pet Supplies “Plus” store: Recall Alert Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Recalls Limited Production Code Dates of Dry Dog Food Because of Possible Excess Vitamin D FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., recalls certain dry dog … Continue reading →

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Take Your Medicine

Posted on October 8, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Windy, my mini dachshund, still needs several days’ worth of medication during her recovery from HGE. Many dog owners have to give pills throughout their furkids’ lives, and often it isn’t easy. Vets tell you to do the “stick the … Continue reading →

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Tattle Tail — or Tale?

Posted on October 7, 2010 by daysofourdogs

When you come home, whether you have been gone less than an hour or more than all day, your dog (or dogs in my case) greets you. Behaviorists and researchers will say that is because they are “hard-wired” and know … Continue reading →

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Dog Toys

Posted on October 6, 2010 by daysofourdogs

    I’m guessing many owners spend too much money on keeping the furkids amused. I learned my lesson years ago with my West Highland white terrier, Duffy. When he was old enough I bought him his first stuffed toy: … Continue reading →

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Play Time

Posted on October 5, 2010 by daysofourdogs

    Our puppy mill girl, Hope, now knows how to play with toys! Play, however, is chewing and tearing like Jake does. Last night I handed her a cheap toy. She still does not take anything directly from our … Continue reading →

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Gut Troubles

Posted on October 4, 2010 by daysofourdogs

A Sunday evening trip to the emergency vet. Windy’s HGE returned, but we caught it early. Black poop, loud tummy sounds and frightening gas were the warning signs. The ER vet was impressed to see HGE in such an early … Continue reading →

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Waste Management

Posted on October 1, 2010 by daysofourdogs

My dogs are not fond of rainy days. These domesticated divas and demon don’t like to get their precious little footsies wet. Even if it is not raining and it looks wet outside, they plant their feet inside the open … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mills

Posted on September 30, 2010 by daysofourdogs

My sweet mini schnauzer, Hope, was in an Amish puppy mill in Ohio for five years. She had so many litters she had been used up. To save her from being shot in the head and thrown in a ditch, … Continue reading →

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Feeding Time

Posted on September 29, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Dog food: dry or canned? Feed once or twice a day? Feed the dogs or the humans first? What do you do? This month Windy was diagnosed with hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. (HGE) This is a sneaky illness that can take a … Continue reading →

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Hi Everyone

Posted on September 23, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Jake, Windy and Max live with their mom and dad in Ohio. We have shared our lives with dogs for more than 20 years, and I for most of my life. Jake is an 14-year-old redheaded dachshund. He is on … Continue reading →

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