Sad news: my sick dogs

After a bit of settling, Laev was able to take the toy and fluff it into a soothing pacifier. Good girl!
This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Cancer & the Fight

Not quite sure how to start this one, so I guess I’ll just jump in…. Laevatein has terminal cancer. Lymphoma. She was just diagnosed, when a vet found somewhat-enlarged lymph nodes during a routine exam. “I have to mention the c-word,” she said, “but she really doesn’t present like a… Continue reading

Cropping, Docking, Political Correctness, Opinions, Animal Welfare, Free Speech, and Dogs

Fair warning: most of my posts I at least try to keep civil and positive. No guarantees today. As regular readers will know, I have a breed which is in this country normally cropped and docked. Yes, that’s the actual AKC standard: “ears normally cropped.” There is some debate over… Continue reading

It’s That Time of Year, When the World Falls In Love…. Holiday & Seasonal Care for Pets

It may be the time of year when the world falls in love, but the holidays stretching from Halloween to New Year’s can be a particularly tough time on household pets, especially with parties, house guests, and distracted owners. This stress can manifest in a variety of unpleasant ways, from… Continue reading