Yorkshire Terrier: Yorkie Ears, Erect or Floppy?

 Are your Yorkie's ears up (erect) or down (floppy)? Our dog Pablo's ears ...

approx 4 weeks

Most Yorkie ears stand up, but some pups are born with floppy ears. You can tape your Yorkie’s ears to help them stand up, or you can allow them to stand in their own time. Yorkie owners also need to take special care to keep their pup’s ears clean and free from infection. Learn more below. -- The Dog Tale

All About Yorkie Ears

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Cheap Fun!

 You notice the fun and funny among the mundane details of daily life during a Pandemic 😷 😄😊😹 

Future Chef

Hello, how are you?

Mind your own business!

thirsty!

May we have some, please?

Hot!

LV Lover

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: 

but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

( Proverbs 12 )

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My Household Increase in Cat & Dog Population

I have asked the Lord God, in the name of Christ, to "enlarge my coast" a-la Jabez of old, but now am uncertain if I was specific enough.  Instead of grandchildren, there has been an increase in the Pet animal population of our extended family via our son and daughters. Maybe I need to re-phrase my prayer, LoL ??

I am proud of the fact that my children are kind to Animals.  That will surely translate to being kind to others, Lord willing.

from Germany with love

sleeping beauty from TN

Southern belle

pc: CB2

Dog’s Color Linked to How Long They Live

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Dogs of Summer, part 1

Some pups are unforgettably handsome and I must post abou them. This young Poodle mix and his equally young owners were in line for Mario's Italian Ice in the Little Italy neighborhood.  May I take his picture, I asked one of them.  Little boy said okay, but was really more interested in keeping his place in line for the counter. Their beautiful doggie agreed with his sentiment, so I didn't push it by distracting them or by asking too many questions (such as the  black cutie-pies name). Just took quick pictures and got out of their way. Glad that they have a firm grip on this precious pretty Pup, though. 

young Poodle waiting in line 

stayed still long enough for a photo

Otherwise, he is too warm and distracted by the great aroma of FOOD and/or ICEd DRINKS to care about anything else.

Dogs and Carprofen for Pain Relief

Our Maltichon dog was recently spayed at the age of 6 months. Here she is with her smiley self; before she was robbed of her womanhood:

She was discharged in the late p.m. on the day of surgery with 8 pills: Rimadyl (aka Carprofen,  to alleviate pain during the next 4 days).

Beware:

... like all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications used in humans and animals, it is capable of causing gastrointestinal, liver and kidney problems in some patients.

After introduction, significant anecdotal reports of sudden animal deaths from its use arose. To date, the FDA has received more than 6,000 adverse reaction reports about the drug (manufactured by Pfizer). As a result, the FDA requested that Pfizer advise consumers in their advertising that death is a possible side effect. Pfizer refused and pulled their advertising; however, they now include death as a possible side effect on the drug label.   (wikipedia)

This fatal outcome is not an option for us if we can help it. 

 Symptoms to watch for include:

• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Increase in thirst
• Increase in urination
• Fatigue and/or Lethargy
• Loss of coordination
• Seizures

WHAT TO DO: 

First;  We PRAY as we acknowledge that it is not by our might nor by our power to heal, make alive and keep safe, but only by the Lord Jesus Christ's.

Second; We look back and can affirm the safety of RIMADYL.  Each of our recent, adopted pets has been issued the same drug after surgery --from the same place and by the same Veterinarian. The dogs and one cat made it unscathed, praise God.

However, your situation might be different.  Use the drug with discretion. Ask your Vet for advice. Continue to keep a careful eye on your beloved pet(s). Pray to the Lord for safety.

pc: wikipedia

Link  Carprofen aka Rimadyl

Brands (via wikipedia )

It is marketed under many brand names including:

• Carprieve LA (veterinary use) by Norbrook
• Carprocow (veterinary use) by Norbrook
• Carprodolor (veterinary use) by Le Vet and Virbac
• Carprodyl (veterinary use) by Ceva
• Carprofelican (veterinary use) by Le Vet
• Carprofen (veterinary use) by Apex
• Carprofen Krka (veterinary use) by Krka
• Carprogesic (veterinary use) by Norbrook and Zoetis
• Carprosol (veterinary use) by CP Pharma and Norbrook
• Carprotab (veterinary use) by CPPharma
• Carprox (veterinary use) by Krka and Virbac
• Comforion (veterinary use) by Orion
• Dolagis (veterinary use) by Albrecht, Ati, Scanvet, and Sogeval
• Dolocarp (veterinary use) by Animalcare, Animedic, aniMedica, and Gräub
• Dolox (veterinary use) by Faunapharma
• Eurofen (veterinary use) by Eurovet
• Kelaprofen (veterinary use) by Kela
• Norocarp (veterinary use) by Axience, Norbrook, N-vet, Ufamed, Vetoquinol, and Vet Medic
• Norodyl (veterinary use) by Norbrook
• Paracarp (veterinary use) by IDT
• Prolet (veterinary use) by Jurox
• Reproval (veterinary use) by Norbrook
• Rimadyl (veterinary use) by Orionm Pfizer, Austria; Pfizer, Putney, Wirtz, and Zoetis
• Rimifin (veterinary use) by Albrecht, Chanelle, Eurovet, and Vetoquinol
• Rofeniflex (veterinary use) by Chanelle
• Rycarfa (veterinary use) by Krka
• Scanodyl (veterinary use) by Scan Vet
• Tergive (veterinary use) by Parnell
• Xelcor (veterinary use) by Bayer

Dog Hair Comparison: Poodle, Shih Tzu, Maltichon, Collie

'Tzu getting a hair cut

mini Poodle

Maltichon, and  Collie -mix

Shih tzu hair clippings

Maltichon: All of the above and more

A co-worker decided to give away his dog because of a need to focus on a family member's on-going medical issues.  Six-month old Ruby is a Maltichon: a MALTESE combined with a BICHON (per her record).  What a cutie.

I am aware that Maltichons can be tiny, so looking at her one would think she is rather oversized. Yet, IMO she's rather  "small" under the silky curls (only 10 lbs -- she's lighter than our Shih Tzu who shorter, and weighs 14+ lbs!). 

Ruby came bearing gifts, LoL.

chew stick and me

Labradoodle Dogs are Da Bomb!

--->> Sadie, the Labradoodle

A penny for your thoughts, Sadie

More on Cuddly and Cute Labradoodles on link below:

Pet’s Place: Lessons Learned by Labradoodle Owners

Lessons Learned by Labradoodle Owners

Two Real-life Cat Saviors

(1) In our bedroom area late last night, Kat got on the counter and deliberately made eye contact with his soulful, beautiful yellow/green eyes.  No, he was not interested in his food bowl.  Yes, our usually aloof cat wanted to be scratched all over. He then jumped off the counter, and did a fast trot down the hall.   He did a repeat of this behavior.

Later,  I made my way down the same hall to do a last-minute check of the kitchen before hopping into bed. That's when I heard dripping water.  Hubby had left the faucet on in the down stair's bathroom.  The sink was not draining properly, and the dripping had gone on long enough for water to accumulate over 3 inches.  The cat, sleeping in the living room, took note of the loud noise -- which I could not hear in our bedroom area -- and was bothered enough to attempt to draw my attention via his aforementioned behavior.

If left on overnight, it would have caused flooding  and damage to the bathroom's  floor. We would also have had to pay for the wasted water. We already pay a high enough fee to Chicago, our water's source, for pete's sake! Thank God for using our perceptive and intelligent kitty to save us money. Next time Kat gives me a prolonged look with his gorgeous googly eyes, I will take it as a hint of potential trouble brewing and do a thorough check of the entire house.

(2) Here is the another story of a heroic and even more perceptive cat:

pc: CBS Philadelphia

Link --->>FAMILY DID NOT KNOW THEIR HOT WATER HEATER HAD ICED OVER

... Safety is of the LORD.

Proverbs 21:31