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Category Archives: Medicine
A New Definition Of Normal
Hope is continuing to do well. Life seems almost normal, except for having to give her pills crushed in baby food. Yesterday, Hope went to one of her veterinarians for some Healing Touch therapy, which has helped her behavior. Her … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Dogs and Cancer, Medicine
Tagged Cancer, Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, dog health, Schnauzers
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Hope Is Hanging In There
Our sweet schnauzer girl is active and bright-eyed. The Saturday chemotherapy hasn’t worked alone yet. We have added a pill form of chemo to it as we planned. It is too early to tell if it is working. She did … Continue reading
Posted in Dog Health, Dogs and Cancer, Medicine, Schnauzers
Tagged Cancer, dog health, Schnauzers
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Dog Days Of August
My furkids have no idea that much of the nation bakes in the heat. Their routine goes on in their air-conditioned environment. Jake was the perfect traveler and houseguest last week. I’ve known adults who behave far worse than my … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Health, Dogs and Cancer, Medicine, Schnauzers
Tagged Cancer, Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, dog health, Schnauzers, Traveling
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Cancer, Schmancer: We Are Still In The Fight
Hope seems to be responding to Monday’s chemotherapy! Hope’s snoring has been reduced by about 90 percent and her wheezing has stopped. She is alert and energetic. We took a long walk last night and she enjoyed herself. However, she … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dogs and Cancer, Medicine, Puppy Mills, Schnauzers
Tagged Amish, Cancer, Dachshunds, dog health, medicine, puppy mills, Schnauzers
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Cancer Is Sneaky
Last week we learned Hope’s lymphoma was not in remission, but we are hopeful we may be entering another one. Hope began to snore loudly last week. We had gone to a chemotherapy schedule of every other week, but she … Continue reading
Posted in Dog Health, Medicine, Schnauzers
Tagged Cancer, dog health, medicine, Schnauzers
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Puppy Mill Girl’s Cancer Battle Positive
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
Posted in Dog Health, Medicine, Puppy Mills
Tagged Amish, Cancer, dog health, puppy mills, Schnauzers
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Don’t Let Fleas Get The Upper Paw
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
Posted in Dog Health, Medicine, Schnauzers
Tagged Dachshunds, dog health, Fleas, medicine, Schnauzers, West highland white terrier
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