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Diabetic Dogs Must Be Watched
Max is having a busy day. Having a diabetic dog means you must be vigilant. If a normal dog vomits or urinates more than usual for a day, typically you don’t have to worry. But if a diabetic dog does, … Continue reading
Rainy Days, Dog Food Recall
A rainy day can be a challenge for housetraining, so I watch everyone go out and praise them lavishly when they take care of their business. A soaking, overnight rain means the creek behind the house rushes loudly. When Jake, … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Uncategorized, Waste Management
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, piddle pads, poop, Schnauzers, Waste Management
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And the Most Popular Dog Is …
The American Kennel Club does not list dachshunds or miniature schnauzers in its top five most popular dogs from 2011. But the dachshunds did come in at number nine, slipping from number eight in 2010. The miniature schnauzer came in … Continue reading
Dogs Need Regular Vet Care
My crew went to the veterinarian the other day. Crazy as it seems, it is easier to take all three at once even though Max didn’t need anything. Windy needed a Parvo booster, a Proheart injection (for heartworm) and an … Continue reading
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Diabetes Can Be Managed in Dogs
Max is doing well. He gets seven units of Humulin N insulin every 12 hours. This insulin, which humans also use, must be given after breakfast. At night he gets a few tidbits and then his shot. You must give … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Schnauzers, Uncategorized
Tagged Diabetes, Dog Behavior, dog health, Schnauzers
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Dog Shows, Diabetes and Duties
Happy Valentine’s Day. Please forgive my silence. I have been sick and recovering from an injury, but I am about 90 percent now and will be back to blogging. We watched the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last night. We … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Diabetes, Dog Food, Schnauzers
Tagged Dachshunds, Diabetes, Schnauzers, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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Dr. Dog Celebrates Birthday
Jake is 14 today. Yes, he is an old man but often doesn’t act like it. He enjoys toys, treats and laps. He must bark at squirrels and other dogs. He takes security seriously and checks the backyard perimeter … Continue reading
Three Dogs Mean Three Personalities
Max is fitting in well. He is eager to please, exuberant, loving and needy. Jake is calm, independent, astute and loving. Windy is assertive, egocentric, manipulative and loving. Somehow all this is working so far. People learn about dogs needing … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers
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Routine Becomes Normal For Our Dogs
Max is fitting in. Slowly learning Jake is number 1 and Windy is number 2, he is finding his place by not being aggressive. Managing his diabetes has not been difficult. The insulin shots are given subcutaneously. Thank goodness I … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Diabetes, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers
Tagged Dachshunds, Diabetes, Dog Behavior, dog treats, Schnauzers
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