Tag Archives: Dachshunds

Living With Cancer

Hope is improving. Last week’s change of chemotherapy has reduced the masses in Hope’s anal area to “nearly normal,” the oncology vet said. Her tonsil and throat look normal also. However, Hope’s white cell count is dangerously low—the lowest it … Continue reading

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Ask Them About Their Grandogs

Windy hit the road with me to visit her “grandparents”. Windy never traveled without Hope or Jake before, so she sulked a bit in the car. The trip was good; however, because she got to explore a new environment, and … Continue reading

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Fireworks And Furkids

The Fourth of July means fun and fireworks—but that may not be so fun for your furkid. Sudden loud noises can frighten dogs. Please keep your furkids away from fireworks, or at least keep them contained. Even obedient dogs have … Continue reading

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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

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Hope Continues To Live Up To Her Name

Hope didn’t get her chemotherapy yesterday; her white count was too low. Hope is feeling fine, but the risk for infection is great. She is taking Cipro and Amoxicillin. Thank goodness for peanut butter. We crush the pills, put them … Continue reading

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Take Your Dog Shopping

If you have a pet store that welcomes you shopping with your dog, you should take your furkid for a trip. We live in a large city and have several stores where we can take the dogs. Getting your furkid … Continue reading

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Traveling With Furkids, Part Two

  If you are on the road, fixing a meal for your dog may be difficult. Unless your furkid likes dry food alone, you may have a problem. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, you may need to pack … Continue reading

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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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Dachshund Gets Revenge, Part Two

  Windy is too smart for her own good. A few days ago she upped the ante of her anger. Windy wanted to leave with me as I was headed out the door to run errands. She left a deposit for … Continue reading

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Traveling With Furkids

When you hit the road with your dog, you have to do some planning. Some folks insist on having a new dog tag engraved with the address of where you will be staying, just in case your dog gets lost. … Continue reading

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