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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.

Vets Should Give Frequent-Flier Miles

Posted on May 11, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The sick-call roster is improving. After an exam by a specialty veterinarian, Jake may not have a torn ACL. Monday, the day of his appointment, Jake started walking normally. It reminded me of when you take your car to the … Continue reading →

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Wiener Dog Knows How To Manipulate

Posted on May 9, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake is one sneaky furkid. One evening a few days ago, Jake was immediately to the left of my lap enjoying attention. Windy walks up and swats me on the leg. Jake sees her out of the corner of his … Continue reading →

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Please Vote For Schnauzer Rescue Cincinnati

Posted on May 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

In Style Dog is sponsoring a contest, and the winning nonprofit will receive $500. Schnauzer Rescue Cincinnati helps all of Ohio, Kentucky, and parts of Indiana, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Florida. Hope was rescued in December 2009. We love her and … Continue reading →

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If Cancer Were Not Enough…

Posted on May 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is doing well. Jake, on the other hand, has a problem. Marathon runner that he is, we think Jake has a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Well, the human equivalent anyway. On a dog, the ACL is called a … Continue reading →

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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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