Heart Like a Dog

The Good, the Bad, and the Oh My God of living with dogs!

You Make Me Laugh – July 6, 2014

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You make me laugh or smile, the funny, sweet, loving things my dogs do on a daily basis that brings a smile to my face or a laugh to my lips.

Delilah, when you get all interested in something you see moving on our walks…

Chocolate-Labrador

You make me smile.  When it turns out that something is….

Leaf

a curled up leaf…..you make me laugh.

A little back story, to her credit it was very windy yesterday morning and the way the leaf if curled up, it did look like it was skittering on the road.  

It still made me laugh though.

Has your dog ever chased something that wasn’t what they thought it was?  Sound off in the comments.

4th of July Isn’t Fun for Everyone

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Something really important to remember anytime of year when fireworks are involved, and especially around the 4th of July.

Pets-Vets

Many of our pets are very sensitive to the sounds of fireworks and many of our service men and women come home from combat suffering from PTSD.  The sound of fireworks has a far different effect on them than it does on the rest of us.

Remember this and please be respectful.

Follow-Up Friday, July 4, 2014

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Happy 4th of July all my stateside peeps!!

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I answer questions, highlight reader’s comments and wrap up my week!

You Make Me Laugh – June 29, 2014

Ah Sampson, you crack me up.

Ah Sampson, you crack me up.

Hailey and Zaphod said, “Someone seems excited to be leaving! I love the hitch area, I wish our clinic had that!”

Jan K said, “I like that hitch, I wish our vet’s office had one. Trying to juggle a dog while paying is such a pain!”

Honestly it is so amazing.  I have actually thought of trying to find one and attach it to my house.  I can’t tell you how many times I start out the door for a walk and realize I’ve forgotten something.  Sampson is super good and will wait if I tell him, but not Delilah!

Lauranne said, “I just tried to put just ‘bless him’ as my comment and your blog just told me off saying it wasn’t long enough and I had to try again! I feel judged.”

I’m super sorry!!  I have no idea why it did that.

Western Medicine vs Eastern Medicine for Dogs

I won't lie, it broke my heart to see his little tail tucked between his legs. That has never happened before.

I won’t lie, it broke my heart to see his little tail tucked between his legs. That has never happened before.

I agree with all of you.  There is definitely more acupuncture treatments in Sampson’s future.  Unfortunately the vet at our practice who does this is away for two weeks, so it will have to wait, but I’m hoping it will help him.

Emma said, “If only us dogs could talk for a second and let you know what is going on.”

There are many times I wish that too Emma. 

Two French Bulldogs said, “We are really interested in that Eastern medics stuff for my legs and back.”

Have you tried it at all?  Have you looked into it? I’m sure out your way there has to be somebody who practices on pups.

Lexy said, “Poor guy – and it’s just heartbreaking to not be able to explain what’s going on to them.”

I agree, there are  times when I wish he could understand me when I say, your muscle will feel better if you plant your foot a certain way.  Sadly, I am not Dr. Doolittle.

Treats I Can Trust

Just a reminder, your comment should tell me WHAT treat you want for your pet.  Some of you commented but didn’t say.

Emma said, “Mom has our box on top of the refrigerator so we can’t get it and the cat can’t get up there either.”

And considering the mischief at your house over the sneaker box Emma, I don’t blame her a bit.

Bernie said, “I nominated you for the Shine On Award on my blog today!”

Thank you so much!!  That was very sweet of you.

Oz the Terrier said, “OMD…I LOVE your ditty. I even sang it to myself with a ‘twang’ in my voice! ”

LOL I love that Oz!!

Jan said, “I’m sure my dogs would love eating lungs and tracheas and ligaments and scrotums and…”

Good thing I didn’t have anything in my mouth when I read this Jan.  If they really want some scrotums, check out the Bully sticks.

Houndstooth asked, “Are you sure you don’t want to start a career as a songwriter? ”

Are you kidding?  I struggle writing this blog. LOL

Where We’re At

I'm like a fine wine Mama, it takes time.

I’m like a fine wine Mama, it takes time.

Lauranne said, ” it sounds like the people who are helping you through this (doctor, surgeons etc) are all brilliant and together you will all get there. In the meantime can I suggest a good merlot?”

Yes.  Yes you can.  I’m heading to the winery tomorrow. 😉

2 Brown Dawgs said, ” I would imagine not overexercising that muscle would be important to allow it to heal.”

See that’s exactly what I thought!  But they all say I should still be walking him, just keeping it very slow.  I think like you, let’s keep him off it as much as we can and see if that muscle eases up.

Beth said, “Even though it’s hard (especially when you’ve got the short end of the stick and have the atypical recovery), I think it’s really important to remember that our pets are individuals; they’re different from every other dog/cat/bird/guinea pig, which is exactly why we love them but it also makes it hard when their recovery times don’t measure up to everyone else’s.”

I agree with you 100%!  I kept telling the therapist this, you can’t fit everyone into the same cookie cutter!  But it still makes me sad that he has had the complications. 🙁

Two French Bulldogs said, “We got your back Sampson.”

God how I wish there was a like button for this comment!!

That’s it for me, have a safe and wonderful 4th from all of us at Heart Like a Dog!

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