Doggy Wheels

Mom just ran across a picture of this doggy contraption on Facebook. She said that would have helped so much with my late siblings, when their back legs started to go out. She still is wavering on how much and how long to go, to keep them around. But it at least warmed her heart to see there are options, if the funds a health are available. 

This contraption is called "Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair". This is the description:

Walkin' Wheels dog wheelchair enables your dog or other pet to run and play again; get the exercise he or she needs, and live a happy, healthy life. Walkin' Wheels is a veterinarian approved canine cart designed to help pets with hip and leg problems including degenerative myelopathy (DM), hip dysplasia, arthritis, paralysis, slipped disc, soreness, spinal and neurological problems, surgical recovery, and more. Walkin' Wheels dog wheelchair features push button adjustability in height, length and width for a perfect fit. Durable, lightweight aluminum frame. Flexible and fully adjustable front and rear harnesses maximize comfort and mobility. Optimal design for bathroom breaks. Size XLarge for dogs weighing more than 25 pounds with a fold of the flank to the ground measurement between 22 and 25 inches. Color blue. Folds flat for transport and storage. Same day shipping. Overnight delivery available. No complex measurements required. No waiting for your dog wheelchair to be built. Take one simple measurement of dog's height from fold of the flank to the floor to determine size. The Fold of the Flank (FOF) is a thin piece of skin that connects the dog's upper rear leg to its body. Look at the webbing between your thumb and index finger. This skin is very similar to the fold of the flank (FOF). Measure from this FOF point to the floor to determine height, and select corresponding size of Walkin' Wheels.

• Veterinarian approved for elderly, injured or paralyzed pets that cannot walk on rear legs
• No complex measurements required; push button adjustability in height, length and width
• Durable, lightweight aluminum frame and adjustable harnesses provide optimal comfort and mobility
• Folds flat for convenient transport and storage, Color blue, Size XLarge

The reviews are iffy. But sure seems like an idea in the right direction. Maybe in a perfect world.

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Taking Sister-Kitty to the Doktor

I always thought mom was taking me to the Dog-Tor, but yesterday I found it, it is the DOCTOR. They make doggies better, but kitties too. Cinder kitty has been shaking her head a lot. And mom was hearing rattling going on. I told her it was just her silly kitty-brain, but mom wanted to get it checked.

Since mom wants me to know that going to the fur doctor is not always a bad thing, she let me come along to show sister-kitty how it goes. 

First, I told her it was safe to come out of her castle. She came out a little hesitantly, but quickly started to explore. 

 She even did well, when the doctor did that thing with her bum (I just won't let them near mine). But after they checked her pearly whites, she got a little hissy. Fortunately for everyone, Cinder forgives quickly and went back to exploring.

 I just layed nicely by mom and kept her leg warm. Then made sure Cinder didn't try to make a run for it, like I would do.

 The doctor said she did have something in her ears and that they would need to be cleaned. I was so glad it wasn't me. I don't like my ears played with. But Cinder went away with the doctor very nicely.

 And I took the opportunity to get more love from mom. Hmmm, this place isn't so bad after all!

 Cinder was still purring when they brought her back to mom and then we were on the way home.

A very uneventful trip to the doctor.

While we were waiting, mom weighed me again. When I first came to live with them, I was at 116. A couple weeks later, I got to 120, but ever since I have stayed at 116. Mom says I look a lot better, no ribs or spine showing. I look healthy, so she was hoping I had gained some weight finally. But nope, yesterday I weighed 115.8. Mom said UGH! But I am eating and playing, so she says it is still probably puppy weight.

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PS-- Cinderella is a mere 9.8 lbs.

Liv-a-Littles Treats Review

Oh my dogness... it has been way to long since Mom has posted on here. For our non-facebook friends, please forgive us. Don't mistake lack of action on here, as lack of activity in my life. I have been a busy dog, along with mom. Dad was home a lot more than mom lately, so we didn't have as many pictures. He is not good with his flashy. In fact, any picture he takes, ends up being blurry with red eyes. And that will not do for my beautiful Blues!

First, we need to take a commercial break. Chewy.com has been kind enough to offer me snacks to try. This time mom selected:

Halo Liv-a-Littles Grain-Free 100% Chicken Breast Freeze-Dried Dog & Cat Treats 

Since I am allergic to gluten foods, Mom was very excited to try out something that was 100% real. Plus, Cinderella would have a special treat for her tricks (that will be coming soon). 

The box had my name on it, but mom decided it was time to give Cinderella a chance to open a box on her own. I was sent outside, to watch through the see-through doors. Cinder wasn't as interested as Mom thought she would be.

 She gave the snack a small sniff...

 Then became more interested in the paper that came in the box. 

And even worse, being the silly kitty she is, she completely snubbed the food, to play with the tear-off strap of the lid, while I had to watch from outside, drooling.

Finally mom let me in. I was moving so fast, she could not get any good pictures, until I finally laid down, and patiently waited for the snacks. I gobbled them up as fast as she would let me. In fact, she could only get pictures of the crumbs, until I discovered them and licked them all gone.

Mom really likes these treats cause they are not messy. That means she can put a few in her pocket to work on commands with me on walks, and not worry about a greasy mess on her clothes or hands. Although our kitty did not seem interested, that is just one cat's opinion. The chunks feel like air, and are easy to break up to make into smaller rewards, but plenty big for us big doggies too. 

So our overall review is that these are great reward treats, take along snacks and a delicious in between snack. This is what Chewy.com says about it...

100% pure chicken breast, plain and simple (and that's a good thing!) Halo Liv-a-Littles Grain-Free 100% Chicken Breast Freeze-Dried Dog & Cat Treats are so simple, tasty, and healthy, every pet loves 'em. They're freeze-dried to lock in the flavor and nutritional benefits of protein-rich chicken breast, and suitable for every stage of your pets' lives. Cats and dogs agree: one more treat, please!

Key Benefits

• Suitable for cats and dogs
• All-natural chicken treat
• 100% Grain-free
• Serve on its own or crumble over food at mealtime

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Social Week

This has been a busy week for me and mom. 

My aunt Gina and Uncle Mike went out of town, and mom thought it would be fun for me to have my girlfriend, Ashley, come play with me for a few days. At first she was a bit shy, but we got some bitey face in. 

Ashley is very sweet. 

Rare photo of Ashely. She usually hides when camera comes out.

 Then mom went away one night to watch another friend's dog. This is Sophie, a Silver-Dappled Doxie. Mom just loves saying that over and over. Sophie came by to meet me one day, but she doesn't like visitors at her house, so mom stays there alone.

While Dad was taking home Ashley, Mom came by and picked me up to go with her on a ride-along with her new elderly client. I got to go in and make some new friends. This is Ron. He was very happy to meet me. He had just finished lunch and I was offering to help clean his face. 

On the way home, we stopped to pick up my other girlfriend, Scout. My Aunt Diane was going camping, so Scout came to stay with us for the weekend. Scout is very high-energy. She liked all the bones I had laying around. Mom and dad came home and found one of my toys destuffed. I haven't done that for a long time, so they instantly knew it was the girl, Scout. HAH!

Scout did surgery on my toy stuff bone. 

One of our rare calm moments.

Over the weekend, Mom left again to watch another friends little girls. Mom said it was a huge difference going from me to these ladies.

Shirley and Lily

Shirley and Lily get quite excited over everything. Especially food.

All this socializing really is wearing me out. Mom came home and had Scout go to a time out so I could rest. 

This is one of those times I am so glad I cannot hear. If you listen closely, you can hear me a bit too, but not over Girl Scout. 

Lazy Sunday-- Oh yeh!

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Farewell to Honey the Great Dane

We are sad to share that we lost a very special doggie this past week! Honey was an inspiration to all of us.
She encouraged Mom in her relationships with all of us fur kids.
Honey's antics made Mom laugh and cry.
Honey will be missed so much. 

You can read about Honey here...
And watch her videos (especially her dancing) here...

See you on the other side of Rainbow Bridge, Honey.

The Count's Mom!

My Fur Sister - Cinderella

When I came to live with Mom and Dad, they were very concerned about me getting along with my kitty sister, Cinderella. So they started cautiously. 

First I met her in her safe place. We were both quite curious with each other.

Then I wasn't allowed to pay too much attention to her, but had to sit still and let her get used to me.

After awhile, we were allowed to get closer to each other, as long as I stayed calm.

She was actually a pretty friendly, brave sissy kitty.

Mom and Dad were very impressed at how well we behaved around each other.

Now days it is a total non-issue. Don't get me wrong... sometimes we have our moments. She gives me her mean face, but I can't hear the noise she is making. And other times I get a little iritated and have to put her in her place. I get in a bit of trouble when that happens. Mom says no matter what she does, I am bigger and always have to leave her alone. Hmmmppphh, I don't like that, but we make up quickly.

Mom say's she learned a lot about how to introduce me to my sissy from our friend Honey and her sissy kitty, Muesli. She still can't watch this video without tearing up. It is so sweet. 

When mom and dad got Cinderella, she was living in a big warehouse with a bunch of other really big doggies all around in crates. So she was used to the bigness and the loudness. Nothing phases my little sister. We both sit and watch the sucky-machine and dad has to make us move when he comes near us. The explosive things in the sky and the big waterbowl in the sky doesn't bother us either. We are a good pair for each other. Mom says it makes her heart pitter-patter even more when she gets to pet us both at the same time.

Happy New Year Everyone!

It all started so simply. Mom got a gift card to a local groomer. So she took me in to see what they do. They gave me a bath, "tried" to clip my nails and clean my ears (I was having none of that), then I got to play with a young man, chasing each other around the store. When mom came to pick me up, I was wearing a fancy Halloween bandanna. Mom thought it looked pretty good on me, so when I was at home, I got to take off the noisy black collar and just wear the fancy one. 

So you may have noticed, I am always sporting a fancy collar for the season.
 Have you spotted them?

Mom just got my winter one for me. She said I modeled so well, I should be a Professional Collar Model. What do you think?

That was a lot of hard work, but I was well rewarded.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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