Category Archives: Dachshunds

New Treats They Love

Posted on December 29, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Jake, Windy and Hope received some treats they really like. Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats look like little teddy bears and smell delicious. Yes, delicious. The blueberry ones smell like Pop Tarts. The bags are 14 ounces, and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts Galore

Posted on December 27, 2010 by daysofourdogs

The furkids made out like bandits this Christmas. Friends from Florida sent them a giant Pez container with dog treats. Friends from Tennessee sent them toys and bandanas. Hope’s foster mom sent homemade dog biscuits. (They look good enough to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Jake, Hope, Windy and their furparents wish you a Merry Christmas.

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Furkids and Indoor Trees

Posted on December 23, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Sometimes dogs and Christmas trees lead to frustrating situations. I’ve not had a problem for quite some time. On the bottom branches, of my artificial tree, I hang ornaments that are not enticing. No fluffy or stuffy danglers that may … Continue reading →

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Dogs Love Disgusting Smells

Posted on December 20, 2010 by daysofourdogs

If an odor is bad, I guarantee it that your furkid will revel in its source. Dogs have millions more olfactory receptors than humans. They can detect multiple layers of odors. This is what makes them ideal to detect bombs, … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Dogs

Posted on December 17, 2010 by daysofourdogs

The cold, gray days of winter have turned my furkids into little bears. Dogs need more than twice the amount of sleep humans need. Now I am sure Jake, Hope and Windy have surpassed that, which might not be a … Continue reading →

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Dogs Get Cabin Fever Too

Posted on December 16, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Yellowstone National Park is home to a few hundred wolves. I can’t believe my furkids are their distant cousins. Jake, Hope and Windy are getting cabin fever after a couple days with no walks and quick dashes out to the … Continue reading →

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House Training Tricky in Snow

Posted on December 14, 2010 by daysofourdogs

With about 4 inches of snow and single-digit temperatures, the furkids aren’t too thrilled with going outside to take care of their business. Shoveling the steps, ramp and a potty path are not enough. Carrying Jake and Windy outside the … Continue reading →

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More Gifts for Dogs

Posted on December 10, 2010 by daysofourdogs

How many furparents buy presents for their dogs? A recent poll sponsored by the Associated Press and Petside.com shows 53 percent of all pet owners plan to by gifts for their furkids this season. Women are more likely than men, … Continue reading →

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Tummy Troubles

Posted on December 8, 2010 by daysofourdogs

The other day Windy had loud tummy sounds, nasty gas and didn’t want breakfast. Fearing another round of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, I called my veterinarian. She said to give her a Pepcid (famotidine). I have given dogs Pepcid before and had … Continue reading →

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