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Category Archives: Dachshunds
Winter Woes on Little Toes
With ice and snow here, you need to be careful about the kind of ice melt you buy. If your dogs will be walking on the area you will apply the melt, please get a brand that is labeled “pet … Continue reading
Gifts for Dogs
Many dog lovers buy presents for their furkids, and we are no exception. Here are some gift ideas for indulgent furparents. Bed, Bath & Beyond has a Pawprints Ornament for $9.99. You make an impression in clay of your pet’s … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Accessories, Dog Toys
Tagged Dachshunds, dog toys, Gifts, Shopping, Snuggie
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Dogs Get Dry Skin Too
The cold, dry winter air makes a person’s skin itch. Dogs are no different. I have started fish oil supplements for Jake and Hope. Both are scratching, and I know they don’t have fleas. Because of Windy’s history with hemorrhagic … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Medicine, Schnauzers, Uncategorized
Tagged Dachshunds, Fish Oil, Schnauzers, Winter
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Cleaning Up the Fur
Dogs make messes. Dealing with the clean up doesn’t need to be complicated. Aside from waste management, hair can be a problem. Even shorthaired breeds, like Jake and Windy, will shed. My dogs are allowed on the furniture. A throw … Continue reading
Rainy Days Aren’t Dog Days
It’s going to be a four-pad day. Early this morning Jake, Hope and Windy went out to the backyard. They were hesitant because they saw it was wet, but I convinced them it was not raining. For the rest of … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers
Tagged Dachshunds, piddle pads, Schnauzers
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Shopping Ideas for Dog Lovers
With today being “Cyber Monday,” I have an online shopping suggestion. The Animal Rescue Site, http://tinyurl.com/26xhh4, has some great gifts for animal lovers. In addition, the site and its sponsors donate bowls of food to animal welfare and rescue organizations. … Continue reading
Food No-Noes for Dogs
This Thanksgiving you will be tempted to share food with your dogs. Veterinarians and other experts say do not give dogs table scraps, but you know most of us will give them a bite or two. Please remember: No poultry … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Food
Tagged chocolate, grapes, potato chips, poultry, Thanksgiving
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Shopping Finds for Dogs
One nice thing about shopping for dogs is they don’t nag. This week at Target in the $1 area is plenty of Christmas dog toys and accessories. Dishes, small fleece blankets, sweaters and T-shirts were plentiful, not all at $1 … Continue reading
An App for Dog Lovers
If you have an iPhone or iPod, I found an informative series of apps. Work’s Out has a breed series for 99 cents each. I downloaded “Schnauzers” and “Dachshunds” recently. On the first page of the app you get a … Continue reading
Lazy Dog
Windy is trying to become a con artist. On days I work at home and need to pass through our bedroom to get to the bathroom, Windy will follow, plop down, roll over and wag her tail—all the while … Continue reading
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