Dog Arthritis And Possible Rimadyl Adverse Reaction

Our Linguini, an eleven year old female dalmatian mix, has been diagnosed with dog arthritis. 

She's had arthritic type signs for a long time. Due to recent sudden weight loss accompanied by acute vomiting, we rushed her to the dog vet to find out why she was wasting away so suddenly. What was making her so ill? The Rimadyl, the fish oil for dogs, or Proin (phenylpropanolamine), the hormone to help control her dog incontinence? The vet did x-rays and ran a new blood test (her last one was ten months ago).

The telling x-ray

The above x-ray clearly shows that our girl's left leg is heavily afflicted by dog arthritis, as is her spine. Surprisingly, her right leg doesn't show any signs of dog arthritis! After a thorough physical, our dog vet added that the dog's probably suffering fro a blown cruciate and will most likely need surgery. 

We're waiting for the blood test results to come in before we decide how to proceed. We are also playing around with her medications, to figure out which one may be causing the excessive and violent vomiting (the fish oil for dogs is not a suspect at this point). The cruciate surgery is promising. The chances of full functionality are really good. There are rare complications (breakdown) with this type of surgery, but we are lucky because our dog vet happens to specialize in it. The cons are significant as well: with a senior dog there is always an elevated risk during sedation, the recovery is long, and the cost makes us wish we had heeded our own warnings an PSAs and gotten pet insurance!

To be continued . . . 

Twinkie

Cute Chihuahua Pictures of Pedro

Pedro, the chihuahua puppy, may be a little terrorista, but he sure photographs nicely. To our relief, he has become M's main model. Even though he bites us and makes our as miserable as the day he showed up, my chiweenie sissy and I, are grateful for the diversion when it comes to photographs.

Chihuahua Pictures

The miniature wanna be Rhodesian ridgeback, isn't looking too bad, is he?

Twinkie

Cyber Monday Deals For Cat and Dog Products

It's Cyber Monday and I realize there are is an overload of information and sales going on, so, for your convenience, I decided to compile and share a comprehensive list of links with some of the deals for cats and dogs that Amazon is promoting.


Dog Supplies / Shop for the perfect dog gift /

Stocking Stuffers

and

Stocking Stuffers (2)

Here you can find dog treats, deshedding tools, dog toys, even dog collars.

Dog Supplies / Shop for the perfect dog gift /

Stocking Stuffers (2)

and

Under $50 (2)

Dog Supplies / Shop for the perfect dog gift /

Under $100 gifts

In this section you can find dog beds, grooming supplies, even crates!


Cat Supply Links

Stocking Stuffers


Under $50


and

Under $100



Happy Cyber Monday!

Twinkie

Will Pose for Bully Sticks

The Photo Session

Sunday's

Chihuahua Pictures

 "Come on, you paparazzo. Hurry up and let's get this over with. I'm ready for a dog treat."

"What do you mean you don't like the lighting? I don't care."

"You so silly! I'll give you a full body shot IF you give me bully sticks."

"Now may I have my bully sticks?"

"Will pose for bully sticks any time!"

Twinkie

Chiweenie Dreaming Of Bully Sticks

The chiweenie is chewing on one of her favorite rawhide chews, dreaming of her favorite bully sticks.

Bully sticks are all of our dogs' favorite dog chews. We just placed a new order. Remember, bully sticks of all sizes are safe for dogs of all sizes--safe under supervision always. Everyone, from a tiny dog to a giant one, can enjoy them. 

Normally, we simply buy bully sticks in bulk because it is more economic. This time, we're going to try something new, we're going to try a smaller quantity that is supposed to last longer, since they're thicker than average bully sticks, plus, and more importantly, they're supposed to be ODOR FREE. Wish us luck and stand by for a review.

Twinkie

Chiweenie Teaches Chihuahua Puppy A Lesson | A Thanksgiving Tale

The chiweenie made an unpleasant discovery and seized the opportunity to share some of her wisdom with Pedrito, the chihuahua puppy.

 "Come here, lil' chihuahua puppy. I want to show you something."

". . . and that's what happens to the Thanksgiving turkey every year, little chihuahua puppy," concluded the wise brindle chiweenie.

Twink!

Happy Thanksgiving | Dogs and Turkey PSA

HAPPY TURKEY DAY

Remember:

Do NOT drink and drive

About dogs and turkey:

We, the dogs, love turkey, therefore we SHOULD have some in moderation. Make sure you remove the bones, as they may splinter (causing intestinal blockage or perforation). Unfortunately, you may not overindulge us because we may get canine pancreatitis. Dogs and turkey are okay, as long as you are being cautious.

This PSA was brought to you, by Twinkie, the teacup chihuahua