Tag Archives: Dachshunds

Dachshund Gets Revenge

Posted on May 23, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Windy never ceases to amaze me. We have had her since September, but it feels like we have had her for years. She learns the house rules quickly. And just as quickly, figures out how to sneak around them. The … Continue reading →

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Vets Should Give Frequent-Flier Miles

Posted on May 11, 2011 by daysofourdogs

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

Posted on May 9, 2011 by daysofourdogs

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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If Cancer Were Not Enough…

Posted on May 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

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

Posted on April 28, 2011 by daysofourdogs

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

Posted on April 24, 2011 by daysofourdogs

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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Dachshund Knows What He Wants

Posted on April 21, 2011 by daysofourdogs

My friends have called Jake the perfect dog. Loving, well behaved and 99 percent house-trained, Jake knows how to live life. At 12 or 13, he is going strong. He has to be in charge of Hope and Windy, stand … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Fleas Get The Upper Paw

Posted on April 18, 2011 by daysofourdogs

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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So Much For A Quiet Sunday Afternoon

Posted on April 11, 2011 by daysofourdogs

If you see blood in your urine, you know you should see a doctor. If your dog has the same problem, you need to see your veterinarian. So, we spent another Sunday afternoon at the emergency vet. But this time … Continue reading →

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Time At Home Leaves Mischief For Wiener Dogs

Posted on April 8, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Finally, a piddle pad I can live with. But I’m not so sure about Windy. I was out with Hope, who is doing better, for more than six hours yesterday. But I knew Windy would not last that long. OUT! … Continue reading →

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