March 2009 Blog Posts (151)

Kiddie Pool Time!

The weather's warming up and that means one thing....

KIDDIE POOL TIME!!

We needed to buy a new one, and we got a great tip from Debbie V. (Thanks Debbie!)

Petsmart has kiddie pools for dogs!

See, it has doggie bones on the bottom! How cute is that?!

Cricket loves it!

"C'mon Boo, hop in!"…

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Added by Sharon, Boo & Cricket on March 24, 2009 at 1:00am — 6 Comments

Yes. Everyone wants to feel at peace about Jess.

He had a party of visitors to witness the awakening. The stream of well-wishers created too much stimulation after a night of no sleep, causing him to hyperventilate.

It appears that Jess does not want to fall asleep – his eyes are darting all around the room, he is twisting his head to see what is around him. I’m sure he has figured out by now that his heart attack was severe since he is reminded he has been at Mayo for one… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 23, 2009 at 5:57pm — 9 Comments

Puppy #2 is FInally home.

After a long weekend and a lot of travel Puppy #2 is finally home.

OK her name was going to be Lilly but then last week I saw the neighbor lady (she lives right next door) after a long cold winter and she just got a new puppy and named it Lilly! Goodness. Back to square one. So, I brought her home and took puppy #2 to a little bar by my house and all my friends named her LUCY. OK, so it's Lucy. I know there are a lot of Lucy's but I do like it. Fergie is having a good time with… Continue

Added by fergie11 on March 23, 2009 at 12:23pm — 11 Comments

Any connection between taking a day off from work and Benny getting sick?

Every time I take a day off from work Benny seems to become sick.

First time I took a day off he got high fever and I went to see my vet and it turned out that he had hackles infection and needed to stay in ICU for 2 days.

Next day I took off from work he got an UTI and after seeing the vet I spent the day with going potty with him.

Next day I took off his ears were dark red and he had a two sided ear infection, so again time to visit my vet.

It goes on like that until… Continue

Added by Zoe, Benny and Tyler on March 23, 2009 at 11:40am — 2 Comments

horse poop

Ok, My dog loves to eat horse poop. Anyone else out there with this problem? I was told it is a sweet treat for them. I don't know. My husband just gets disgusted and calls her *#&8%mouth. Is this a harmful treat? Will she get parasites? I'm going to take her to the vet next week and ask, but I thought I would share.

Added by Joan and Rags on March 23, 2009 at 8:47am — 8 Comments

HELP>>>Anorexic Doodle!

We just returned from our vet with Lexi, our 35 pound eight month sweetheart Goldendoodle. She does not like to eat. She was tested, and x rayed, blood test, stool test, and is in perfect health. She will not eat Kibble at all. I tried at least a dozen different brands from Orijen to Whole foods. She is active, affectionate and a perfect little gal. The Vet gave her Purina EN in a can and in Kibble form. She gobbled the canned food and will not touch the remaining kibble. We tried her on raw… Continue

Added by Lee Seidman on March 23, 2009 at 7:00am — 11 Comments

Wake up, wake up you sleepy head....

It is a beautiful day here in Arizona.

Jesse’s best friend and wife arrived to Mayo in the morning. Frank called with happy tears -- his friend seemed alert and his expressions were tell-tale that he comprehends. Frank had told Jess about Obama’s “Special Olympic” comment and Jess’s face registered like, “Oh, did he screw up!” Frank was so thrilled because it showed that Jess did not need further explanation, he realized what a faux pa the pres made which meant Jess did not need to… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 22, 2009 at 7:20pm — 15 Comments

Not exactly as expected...

Well, the class that "never gets rained out" - got rained out. I was disappointed but turned back and got the dogs from the dog sitter in Harrison and we were off to find some trails to hike in the rain! There is no smell quite like the smell of two doodles in a jeep!

Add to that that NONE of the trails in the Buffalo River State Parks allow dogs... and you get a fairly frustrating weekend. LOL Although, we didn't let a few roadblocks stop… Continue

Added by LeAnn, Lucy & Rusty!! on March 22, 2009 at 3:49pm — 6 Comments

Trying yet another food!

Mater started itching last fall and hasn't stopped yet! Pounds of Benadryl and a shot of cortisone haven't done more than slow him down a bit. He itches mostly behind his front lets and on his ears. I believe these are standard allergy locations. We started with changing his food and we are on our 4th or 5th try now with Taste of the Wild High Prairie. We've dried Premium Edge Skin and Coat and also their Lamb and Rice, as well as Blue Buffalo's lamb and rice, and still he itches. Now I'm not… Continue

Added by Kathy Janes on March 22, 2009 at 10:12am — 3 Comments

Home again, home again, jiggety jig

First things first.

I have a new gardener.

He is not a goat. His name is Jose.

He has no idea what I’m saying but I got the “one-fify” and gladly wrote a check. The yard is not as perfect as Ken does and he spent a fraction of a fraction of the time. But since our gardener for the last nine years lived alone, I have no idea of his condition. I hope he is well, but I sense he will not be doing yard work for some time.

Jesse was taken off epinephrine last night. He is… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 21, 2009 at 7:29pm — 12 Comments

Stranger anxiety?

I have been noticing Charlie's behavior toward to the other humans....

When people ( Anyone, in any sex, age, or ethnic background) approaches her to say hello, she seem to be very excited, and happy, want to go see them. She is wagging her tail, romping aroung, etc...

But she would not go to them, let them touch her, or anything.... I get down with her to let her know it is OK, but she would get behind me, pounce around me.( still happily, and excited though) And would not let people… Continue

Added by Kyoko on March 21, 2009 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

Fever

Jess has had a fever that has been fluctuating for weeks. Today one of the doctors discussed the possible cause, fluid in the gall bladder. A needle inserted and will permit slow draining for six weeks. Was it the cause of the fever? No.

I have felt a little deflated today and I am fighting it to be upbeat. I am not upbeat. I feel like "Debbie Downer."

I witnessed a nurse move his arm (the one that was lacerated to remove blood that seeped from one of the cannula sites… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 20, 2009 at 10:01pm — 9 Comments

Obedience School - Grade One

So....tonight was our first class in Grade One obedience. Previously we went to Head Start Puppy classes. Toby is now 7 months old, very strong, and about 55 pounds or so. I am the principle trainer, as I am smaller than my hubby, and Toby needs to obey me. My husband sat on the sidelines and watched, and assured me that Toby didn't do a worse job than any of the other dogs, but being in the thick of things, I beg to differ. Here are some of the things we "learned", and Toby's (in)appropriate… Continue

Added by Sandy on March 20, 2009 at 6:39pm — 8 Comments

Agility and Obedience Titles 2008 AKC ACE award

This lady is in my Agility club . She was born without arms and has trained Annie, her Doberman, in both agility and obedience. Annie is only the second Doberman to get a championship in both agility and obedience.
Donna is an amazing person.

http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwl031909cbdog.5079f704.html

Added by Linda and Murphy on March 20, 2009 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

A stitch in time….

In a four hour procedure, Jess was closed today. Due to the length of time he was open they had to use a technique with his pectoral muscles I was not too interested in hearing the details of.

And so we wait. The next 36 hours are crucial. I have been on pins and needles which did not make me too perky to meet my new cardiologist. When I went to the office I recognized one of his colleagues as the doctor who took Jess up to cath lab in the first hospital. In making the appointment I had a… Continue

Added by The Kleins, Tempe, AZ on March 19, 2009 at 7:30pm — 13 Comments

Lizzie really was "the [puppy] who lived"

Sorry to take from Harry Potter, or to do 2 blog posts in one morning, but I just wanted to type this out before I forgot to. I just read some news feeds that said that one of Oprah's new puppies (Ivan) has died of parvovirus and the second is being treated for it.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-0319-oprah-puppy-sadiemar19,0,762624.story

Seriously, OPRAH!??! I'm sure she had every kind of vet, specialist, and money working on this dog, and he still… Continue

Added by Missi on March 19, 2009 at 10:00am — 7 Comments

Lucy is missing her Daddy

My DH went to our camp on Monday and is going to stay for the week or maybe a little longer. HE DIDN'T TAKE THE LITTLE GIRL WITH HIM !!!!!!!!!!! Lucy is with him 24/7 as he is retired and I still work. She is just moping around and when I ask her "where is Daddy?" she goes straight to the door and looks out where he always has his truck parked. I have been on 3 - 11 all week and have had to leave her alone. My grandaughter lives near and comes and lets her out, but I still feel guilty. I don't… Continue

Added by Karen & Lucy on March 19, 2009 at 9:29am — 6 Comments

The Purina Diet

I have a large dog, and was buying a large bag of Purina

at Wal-Mart and was in line to check out.

The woman behind me asked if I had a dog?

Duh?

On impulse, I told her no, I was starting The Purina Diet again. Although I probably shouldn't because I'd

ended up in the hospital the last time. But I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes

everywhere and IVs in both arms.

Horrified, she asked if… Continue

Added by Sandie & Matilda on March 19, 2009 at 8:22am — 2 Comments

Sneaky Doodle

So, Lizzie is never out of my line of sight unless she is crated or in her ex-pen. This morning, however, she weaseled past me! I guess the office door was slightly ajar and she took the liberty of running the house! I, of course, was getting all of the important DK updates. I could hear her for a minute or two, so I didn't worry about it, she had just peed and pooped outside. Then it got too quiet.....so I went on a search of my little house thinking she had to have escaped to the basement to… Continue

Added by Missi on March 19, 2009 at 6:05am — 8 Comments

Camping trip this weekend...

Well, I'm gathering things together for my first camping trip with Lucy and Rusty together. We're going to a photography class in Arkansas being held by Tim Ernst. I am very excited. I found a place to board them while i'm in class. Then we're going to go exploring some of the waterfalls that are very popular in the spring. Lucy has her own backpack that i've been trying to desensitize her to without much luck... mmmmmm... Can't wait to see how this goes... wish me luck!

Added by LeAnn, Lucy & Rusty!! on March 18, 2009 at 9:32pm — 1 Comment