Tag Archives: dog health

Sweet Schnauzer Girl Has Cancer

Posted on March 20, 2011 by daysofourdogs

We are facing our fear. Hope has lymphoma. We brought her home yesterday afternoon. The surgical oncologist removed one tonsil and biopsied her soft palate Friday. She had a CT of her head and her nasal passages scoped. Two enlarged … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Girl To Have Surgery

Posted on March 17, 2011 by daysofourdogs

A visit to the specialty veterinarian today did not provide definite answers for Hope’s problem. We are working with a surgical oncologist, who took his time and explained everything well. X-rays of her lungs were good. An ultrasound of her … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Girl Health Scare

Posted on March 16, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is still snoring like a chainsaw, and we need to learn why and how to stop it. On March 11 Hope was under anesthesia and checked with a needle aspiration and a biopsy of her tonsils. The results were … Continue reading →

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Lining Them Up For Sick Call

Posted on March 10, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Windy and Hope are still sick. Windy’s trip to the veterinarian revealed a temperature of 104 degrees. Normal for a dog is 101, but 102 can be OK if the dog has been outside in the heat playing then coming … Continue reading →

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Behavior Changes Mean See Your Vet

Posted on March 9, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The creeping dog crud has infected the house. Windy is not feeling well and will be going to the veterinarian today. Yesterday she started feeling listless and tired. She woke up whimpering—not rolling over onto her back, thumping her tail … Continue reading →

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Doggie Tonsillitis, Strep Throat, Or What?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by daysofourdogs

  Talking dogs would make life easier when illness strikes. Last week Hope started snoring like a chainsaw. I’ve had dogs snore before, so I wasn’t concerned. A few days after the snoring began she was making sounds from her … Continue reading →

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One Pantry Staple Furkids Love

Posted on March 2, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake is at the vet today to get his teeth cleaned. Good dental hygiene is important for your furkid. I know a couple women who brush their dogs’ teeth, but I confess I do not. I do give treats that … Continue reading →

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No One Wants Doggie Dentures

Posted on February 3, 2011 by daysofourdogs

February is National Pet Dental Month. I’m not sure who decreed that, but it may get you to thinking about your furkid’s teeth. A small percentage of owners brush their dog’s teeth daily. I know of a friend who brushes … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Jake

Posted on January 31, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake is 12 or 13 today, which makes him in his 60s if he were human. Our dachshund owners group had its monthly meet-up yesterday, and we brought a cake. Jake did get a few bites of the white cake—no … Continue reading →

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Off To The Vet

Posted on January 21, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The vet technician keeps Jake from squirming while the doctor draws blood. The vet has a cute tattoo of paw prints around her wrist. Jake had a vet appointment today, and he was less than thrilled. He needed his Proheart … Continue reading →

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