Keeping Up With Rabies Shots

Well, this past Saturday I took my Prissy dog to get her rabies shot. I wrapped her up in her favorite blankie which helped so much and proceeded to get her that rabies shot. I thought that things would go horribly because she just isn't one who likes to hold still. I picked her up and held her close to me, and much to my suprize, the shot was done and over with so quickly that she didn't even bat an eyelash. Wow, that was so done and over with fast !! Not knowing if she would blossum up like my Shorty dog does after a shot, I made sure to have some benedryl on hand in case she needed it but she didn't. The shot actually made her really hyper and she ran around for a longer period of time than normal, but she finally settled down and went to bed for the night. Having your dog's rabies shots are important, and they don't have to cost a fortune. I got ours through our local feed store, which worked out perfect....however, if your dog has other issues, visiting your local vet is always best.

Great Blankets For Christmas

As I was doing my Christmas shopping I stumbled upon a great deal, and yes, it was at my local Walmart ! I have been searching for a gift for my chi's and haven't really run into anything that they really need so there it was, right in a great big bin, all ready for me to buy. They were having their holiday throws, the oh! so soft ones with really pretty holiday colors and they were only $3.00 so I got one. I wished that I had picked up 3, with my having 3 dogs, but I didn't. I don't know what I was thinking but when I went back to get 2 more, they were indeed all gone. I made one of my chi's her own pink pillow to go inside of her crate at night and I bought a couple of toys for them all, but wished I had gotten more than one blanket throw. I hear that for today only, old navy is going to have throws for $3.00, so maybe I better head over there and buy 2 more. What did you get for your dog family member this Christmas?

Less Than 30 Days and Fleas Again !

Here it is, less than 30 days of using the new flea medication called Vectra, and my dogs have fleas again. Now, its not like they are outdoors all the time, but geez, I am so tired of fighting off fleas. I have tried just about everything, but now I am wondering if those garlic tablets offer any help? What about the vinegar in the water, would that help? I have no clue. Anybody using something that actually works?

What Are You Getting For Your Doggies For Christmas?

I have told my chis that if they aren't good doggies, then Santa Clause will not bring them any toys. Well, they have been so good and now I am having to get out and buy them something, but what? I don't like feeding my dogs any chewie toys because I am afraid they might break off a piece too big and get sick, so that's out of the question. How about a new toy? Well, it's going to have to be something small enough for their mouths because they are so tiny. Toys don't always last too long with my male chi though, so maybe a new blankie to sleep with? Yes, I think that's what I am going to get them. They could use some new nighty blankets. What are you buying for yours?

My Faithful Chihuahuas

Dogs are so faithful....especially my chihuahuas. My mother passed away unexpectidly and I had to be gone for 9 days. Although I did leave them at home in capable hands, they did not have me to feed them and baby them like I always do. There was no way that I could take them with me so I left to take care of things out of state and the moment I stepped back into the house, there they were waiting anxiously for me. Although I have been through some really hard times lately, my dogs have always been there for me.