RVing with Pets

Rimadyl Or What

My 11 year old Shih Tzu was limping on her front legs after laying for awhile. Xrays at the Vets office show inflammation and also some "spur" growth that has broke off. Cookie has Arthritis too. She was prescribed Rimadyl 1/2 pill twice a day and...

Can my dog ride in the back of my pickup truck?

When someone asks you about dogs riding in and/or of a vehicle, give them THIS link!:Whttps://www.thrillist.com/rides/7-ways-you-re-putting-your-dog-in-danger-when-driving-pet-travel-safety-tipsI also didn't know there is a CPS testing facility for p...

GOPetPlan Insurance?

Just seen an ad for GoPetPlan Insurance through AARP. Anyone got this and what are you thoughts about it and the cost and reliability, is it worth it. GoPetPlan

Shaking, pacing and panting

Our 8 year old 21 lb. American Eskimo Begins to shake, pace and pant (as if he just ran hard) as soon as we are in motion. Rig is noisy over bumps, poor roads etc. However he still has similar behavior over any kind of roads.He has epilepsy and takes...

One year anniversary

well its one year since we sold everything and moved to Ecuador...still missing our little RV...but other than that, still loving our new country...many more positive aspects than negative ones...although a good OutBack steak dinner or a cup of Tim H...

Another great one gone

Tuesday night I fed the pack their dinner and everything was normal. Pippin was prancing about, ate his dinner with great enthusiasm, and was acting perfectly normal. When I called him in at bedtime, he didn't come. Finally we found him, standing ...

Factory dog

Just saw this on Facebook, LOL!!! Oh, so true! :B

Reminded, Nevur to Ask Calvin a Question ...

While preparing to place my Gortons Grilled frozen Salmon in the toaster thing-a-ma-jig. I looked down, and saw Calvin looking up at me.At that moment, a thought came to me, so I asked him. You know kiddo. Why don't you make me dinner every once i...

Best Teeth Treat

Are Greenies the best teeth cleaning treat or are there the same or better at a lower cost.

Missing black lab - Franklin, MA-FOUND!!!

My nephew's black lab named Brodie is missing from the Jefferson St. area of Franklin, MA. If anyone is in the area and spots him PLEASE contact me ASAP. I'll keep checking here. He's large, big block head, and very friendly.Yippee-Brodie has been...

Duncan's neuro report

We took Duncan to the UW Vet school of medicine on Monday. What a place! It's enormous! At first we saw a 4th yr resident who did a thorough exam (about 45 mins) and asked us a million detailed questions. Then she took him off to see the teaching...

Does Your Dog See Stuff, You / We Can't See?

Baby (RIP), ...and Calvin, ...Will see stuff quite often. Fur example; There is one stretch of road on 93. Doesn't matter whether we're heading southeast to Kingman, AZ., or heading to Vegas (which is about 15 minutes to, or when we pass Rose's Den...

PEPCID AC

My Vet recommended giving my Shih Tzu a 5mg Pepcid AC at bedtime to stop the occasional bile vomiting in the mornings. The problem is I can't find it in 5mg dosage. I could cut a 10mg in half, would this be ok? Also, is the Pepcid chewable or do I...

Dog licking paws

Daisy has picked up a habit that we are not sure why. She likes to keep licking her paws till they are wet and almost sore. She will change paws she licks and we are not sure how to stop her or why she is doing it? Has been to the vets and no issues....

Traveling with dogs that RV parks get concerned about

Wanted to share some of our experiences and things we do to travel with a dog that can at times be a issue at RV parks. My wife and I own a 58 pound American Staffordshire Terrier that at 3 1/2 years old is our kid(kids are moved out). We go on tri...

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