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a few cartoons

First and last pictures of our pets.

I read several sites daily, I came across this thread and cried ( I seem to do that a lot lately) while I read it. If The Moderator allows it to stay be advised that in the comment section several respondents did not appreciate tearing up so early in...

Shop vac for dog hair

I bought a "wet/dry" shop vac to help comb the fur of our Rottie. I first tried vacuuming during a bath thinking the hair would be lubricated and sucked off during the rinse. It didn't work well enough to make the mess worthwhile. I now use a Furmina...

Words of wisdom from Breeze

Vectra topical repellent/insecticide

Has anyone used this? My Vet has info on it and says it's good stuff: deals with fleas/ticks and all sorts of buggy things.I'm normally not one for using topicals because my experience is that A: Where we live, ticks and fleas aren't a huge problem ...

The things we go though fur our dogs, ...

Dat's bout it, just thinking out loud.Pops

My Dog Knew I had Cancer

About 11 years ago I was diagnosed with STAGE 4 Head and Neck Cancer. One of the worst you can get because it is so close to your brain and your lungs.For months and months before my diagnosis my Australian Shepard/Border Collie mix would put his big...

Raw paw pads

We just got back from walking Jesse & Jake and noticed both dogs had raw spots on their pads. They just go shaved yesterday and I'm not sure if they nicked the pads or if it's from just being roughed up on the walk. We've got antibiotic ointment to...

Recommendation for Kennel/s located in Surprise, AZ.

It's now time that I begin my search for a kennel (for future reference, as well as being able to visit the facility).Price is not an issue. Calvin's safety, comfort, and the facilities reputation, or how it is set-up, is paramount.Thanks,Pops

And they say dogs don't know what we say, HA!

So last night I'm heading to the storage unit to pickup the camper and I tell the wife that I'm heading up to get the camper to prepare for our weekend trip Friday through Sunday. Our 2 little Boston's that go with us on all of our camping trips hear...

The Orthodontist ....

Calvin and I was taking our morning walk. When a nice looking lady was walking her dog, heading our way.I guess her dog was a female, cause Calvin immediately perks up, chest out, ears and head up high, tail waving tall.When they pass us, her dog (n...

Denta Stix - good or bad?

I've read conflicting reports on whether or not Denta Stix are good or bad for dogs. Thoughts?

Furrykids odd behavior

We have four furry friends, male, female and litter of two. The last few months they have taken to howling like wolves. No predators that we can see like Bobcats or Coyotes, but one starts howling and they all join in. At first it was hillarious, but...

How to leave your dog alone in the RV??

What do you do to protect your dog and feel confident when you leave them in the rv alone? I am specifically worried about the ac turning off due to some power issue while were gone. We have a French bulldog and she does not tolerate heat very well a...

I was thinking, Calvin takes so many pills daily ...

... he'll give any senior a run fur their money. One pill he takes, cost a buck a pill, and he takes two a day. Anyone got a dog like that? Or am I special.Pops n' the mangy Wabbits