RVing with Pets

Purina dog food surprise

Don't worry, this is not another "blank is better than blank" dog food topic, just an observation. :BAfter decades and decades of absence, I am now seeing Purina Dog Chow commercials on TV. Just kinda surprising to me, I thought it had gone by the w...

Not such a good Friday

Today Lassie had a stroke and after discussing with the vet I decided it was time to let go. Lassie would have been 16 July 1st.I got Lassie as a rescue from the Denton TX human society. She come from a puppy mill and they were done with her. Despi...

Got new fur baby and now have to make change in vacation

Hi all. This is just a question for folks that stay near Bradenton fl. We reserved a campground in Cortez for end of July. Last Friday though we picked up a golden mix at the pound. He is 3 and his owners surrendered due to health reasons. He's a gre...

Over weight Rottie

Nandi, a rescue, needs help. She weighed in at 115 yesterday at the Vets for a tooth X-ray. She has joint problems so she can't exercise enough, so without exercise she can't lose weight to help her joint pain. I give her 1 cup of Kirkland Healthy W...

Comments on Oravet

Anyone tried the new Oravet for cleaning their Dog's teeth? What's your take on it?

Fleas On Our Cat

We live in Crystal Beach, Texas. Have a cat that comes and goes: inside, outside. We are dealing with fleas on him constantly. What can we put on him that will kill the fleas instantly. Any other input is most definitely appreciated.

Pet Friendly Fort Leonard Wood?

Hey Campers, have any of you been to the Fort Leonard Wood MO museums? I hear they're pretty good and located in the historic part of the Fort. Is it ok to walk dogs outdoors in the museum area? I checked the Fort website and couldn't find the Public...

my boy Moose

this stray wandered into the ranch one day, couldn't find his family so we kept him. After a couple months he had a seizure one night, freaked the hell out of us !!.......that FIRST of MANY vet bills was $1200.00 and some change. From that night on, ...

Camping with the dogs

Hello all,We're first time campers with our new travel trailer here in California and we have two small dogs we'd like to take with us on our travels.We've done some research and have learned that most of the time if you take the dogs away from your ...

Lassie in March (update)

Had Mikko's teeth cleaned today, everything went well. Was not going to have Lassie's teeth cleaned because of her age, she's 15.5 years. Vet said it was up to me. Lassie is healthy other then her back hips. So decided on going ahead and get it done ...

Camping with a St. Bernard

Hi there. We have always camped with our golden retriever, who passed 4-5 years ago now. This past December we adopted a 1.5 yr old St. Bernard. Looking forward to camping this year as always though i think we will be taking a trip or two earlier...

surgery recovery

Gracie, our 2 year old golden retriever, is having TPLO surgery next Thursday. I am concerned about her getting board and or depressed. What did you give your dog for entertainment while he/she was laid up?We have a couple of kongs to stuff. She has ...

Santa Monica Firefighter Uses CPR to Save Dog’s Life

A Santa Monica firefighter who spent 20 minutes performing CPR on a dog that was rescued from a burning apartment Tuesday afternoon afternoon has been lauded as a hero for saving his life.

Diabetic incontinence?

Sigh - poor Jimmy (8 yr old diabetic Aussie-poo), it's just one issue after another it seems? The "water weirdness" finally was resolved by him sitting at the kitchen sink, asking for a drink (even though the "terrifying water bowl" is 3' away - he ...

Oregon campgrounds where dogs can't hear fireworks?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good campground within 50 or so miles of Portland that is far enough away so that the noise from fireworks can't be heard over the 4th of July holiday? I have 2 senior Mastiffs with heart problems, and...

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