Author Archive: Joy of Living
Tracheal Collapse In Toy Breed Dogs
Toy breed dogs, particularly Chihuahuas, Toy Poodles, Pomeranians and Yorkies are especially prone to collapse of the trachea. The condition usually appears in dogs age six or older, with those overweight dogs at very high risk. Tracheal collapse occurs because the rings of the trachea, which should be C-shaped, don’t have normal rigidity. Because of […]
Continue ReadingThe End Of An Era
I learned last week that a beloved client, Riley, was going to be crossing the Bridge this week. Riley’s brother Dillon (on the left) crossed the Bridge unexpectedly last year and now the “Fur Boys” will be together again. In a tribute to the Fur Boys, I found this poem and thought it would be […]
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Video: Dogs and Cats Don’t Speak the Same Language
In this video, a Corgi is trying to talk to a cat, but doesn’t seem to be getting the point across……..
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Leave Them At Home
I read another article a few minutes ago of a policeman breaking a car window to rescue a dog left unattended in a too hot car. In these extremely hot summer days, the temperature inside a car get reach well over 100 degrees within five minutes. Leaving the window down a few inches doesn’t really […]
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Funny Video of the Week: Too Hop To Handle
This week, I’ve selected a classic Looney Tunes Sylvester the Cat cartoon. Sylvester and his son mistake an escaped kangaroo for a giant mouse……enjoy!
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Jessie, the lovable and oh-so-adorable dog who appreciates her human: I love it when you humans get so engrossed in your pets, especially your dogs. Cats might THINK they are gods, but we dogs really have it going on! If you know of someone whose dogs rule their lives in a good way, then some […]
Continue ReadingBlogger’s Unite For Dog Adoption
Today, bloggers worldwide are writing to educate readers about pet adoption. According to statistics from the Humane Society of the United States, only about 20% of dogs come from adoption, the remaining 80% come from other sources. Many people that purchase a dog from a pet store are unaware the dog may very well have […]
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The Case of the Perilous Purse
Ladies, have you ever set down your purse without closing it completely and caught your dog checking it to see what’s inside? Believe it or not, there are items we often carry in our purses that can be deadly to dogs. Here are some of the items to keep out of your dog’s reach: Hand […]
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A Lesson From The Aurora Tragedy
So much has been written about the tragedy in Aurora CO. This latest tragedy was a reminder to me to embrace life as dogs and cats do….they don’t obsess about what’s already happened, don’t worry about the future, but rather live in the day…better yet, in the moment. That’s what the victims were doing…..seeing a […]
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Seeing Pit Bulls In A Different Light
Much was written about pit bulls after last week’s story of Lennox, the pit bull/Lab mix euthanized in Belfast, Ireland. Many cities and states have breed-specific legislation prohibiting pit bull ownership because they are deemed dangerous. I won’t get on my soapbox again about the issue of BSL, but I wanted to share some facts […]
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