Category Archives: Schnauzers

Dachshunds, Schnauzers And Summer

  One disadvantage of having a wiener dog is he is low to the ground. In summertime, this can be a problem. Heat from concrete, blacktop, etc. will affect your dachshund faster than a taller dog. If you walk your … Continue reading

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Cancer Battle Continues

Cancer is as common in dogs as it is in people. One statistic many veterinarians toss around is 50 percent of all dogs past 10 years old will die of cancer. I have had my share of dogs with cancer. … Continue reading

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Puppy Mill Girl Reaches Milestone

Hope gave me a kiss! When she knows she will get a walk, Hope gets happy and excited. The video is from March 2011 before she was diagnosed with lymphoma. The other day Jake, Windy and Hope knew they were … Continue reading

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Vets Should Give Frequent-Flier Miles

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

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

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…

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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Walking, Worms And Windy

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

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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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

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