For some odd reason I keep typing 2014 rather than 2013. Boy, talk about being ahead of time. Anyway, I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving along with your furry children and family. One thing we always do during Thanksgiving is take a lot of pictures. One year we failed to do so…
Month: November 2013
Alex’s ACL Injury
I thought that Alex sprained her leg like she has done a few times in the past, but after taking her to the vet for a consult, x-rays, blood work, etc., she was diagnosed with having an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, ACL, also known as cranial cruciate ligament. According to what the vet…
Exercising Alex, My Senior Dog
The above body language from Alex signals to me that she is ready to go around me making a circle while on a retractable leash a couple of times. Oh boy, every time she does that I am dizzy, but I know she loves it. Alex is 11 1/2 years old, and even at that…
Alex Sunbathing
Alex loves to sunbathe regardless of what time of the year it is. You look at her and she seems to be in heaven. Dogs with short hair like Alex tend to get cold very easy and maybe because of that they crave the sun. I was reading not too long ago about senior dogs,…
What Is The Most Sensitive Part On Your Dog?
The first thing a pet parent should remember is that each dog is an individual, and as such his sensitive area(s) will vary from dog to dog. With that being said, I’ll be using my girl, Alex, and some of her furry friends, Gir and Roxy, to illustrate my point. Alex’s sensitive area is her…
Luca Passed His Canine Good Citizen Exam
I met Luca, a tall and handsome GSD mix, a little over a year ago, and he was a very challenging dog because he seemed to be afraid of so many things. His pet parents worked with him under the guidance of a trainer, and the “new” Luca is so different from the dog I…
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