What happens to Santa's Elves The Day After Christmas?

Note: When Pedro accepted his new forever home, he was well aware of the "inconveniences" of becoming a blog dog.

Twinkie

Merry Christmas

My family, our cats and dogs, and I would like to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Ha Ha Ha

Twinkie

What The Holidays Mean To Me

TLC from my family members and friends who visit

I'm one happy teacup chihuahua getting tons of attention in a house filled with love and delicious smells. I have a safe and loving forever home. I wish that upon all cats and dogs in the world.

Happy Christmas Eve!

Twinkie

If The Sandal Don't Fit . . .

. . . you must acquit!

The Sandal Saga Continued

I say he's guilty

With the holidays, family coming into town, house-guests, cooking, cleaning, dinners hosted at our home, and eleven cats and dogs, don't expect any proper blogging for a few days. Just enjoy your holidays. 

Twinkie

Pedro Says . . .

My human brother wears size 16 shoes

Petco Lockdown

¡ Ay Caramba ! Pedro, the chihuahua puppy did it again. M took him to puppy playtime at our local Petco, as she tries to do every Monday, in order to "socialize" him. Yeah, right. Last time he was there, he bit a bulldog on its head. M apologized profusely to the owner, a gracious lady, and luckily there were no vet bills involved. Yesterday, instead of biting his playmates, Pedro decided he was small enough to get out of the enclosure used for puppy playtime. M was busy yapping away with the other dog owners, when she noticed the trouble-child had left. The store was on instant alert, the doors sealed shut, and the wonderful employees got on the PA and started making announcements. Pedro returned on his own, looking terrified and rather upset with M for ditching him!!! Petco-peace was once again restored, but class was dismissed early (huh). M is wondering when she and Pedro will be kicked out for good . . . "Wasn't me." Twinkie

Holiday Pet Hazards

I got a lovely email from my vet that I'd like to share with you. It's about keeping us safe during the holidays.

Holiday hazards  |  How to keep your pet safe

Electric cords:    Keep all electric cords securely taped down or out of reach of your pet. Dogs and cats may chew dangling wires and be burned or electrocuted.

Ornaments:    Hang ornaments out of reach of your pet. Dogs, especially, may eat ornaments or wire hangers, which can get caught in the stomach and intestines.

Chocolate:    Keep all holiday foods away from your pet. Chocolate contains ingredients (e.g., caffeine) that can be lethal to dogs and cats.

Tinsel, ribbon, and string:    Make sure these are kept out of reach and properly disposed of. If swallowed, any of these can require emergency surgery to remove. Tinsel also has sharp edges that can cut the mouth.

Lilies, other flowers, and houseplants:    Prevent your pets from eating plants or flower arrangements. Lilies are very poisonous to cats.

Christmas tree:    Put the tree in a pet-safe room or monitor your pet when he or she is around the tree. Dogs and cats may eat the needles (even from artificial trees) or drink the water at the base of the tree, which can be toxic (especially if it contains preservatives).

In many cases, if your pet has eaten or drunk something toxic, warning signs will include gastrointestinal problems, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Other signs may include tiredness and lack of appetite, especially in cats that have eaten lilies. If your pet shows any of these signs, or if you think he or she has eaten something dangerous but is not showing any signs yet, please call us right away. Treating your pet as soon as possible is essential!

See? The email contained rather useful information, and even if all your pawrents know all about holiday hazards, it wouldn't hurt to print out this list for their house guests!

Twinkie