The weather has been nice and warm lately so Cassie and Zorro have been spending lots of time outside.
When I was taking Zorro out I noticed a bumble bee on the front steps that was flopping around.
Cassie likes snapping at flies and other bugs so I think she snapped at and "caught " the bumble bee.
I killed it since she was trying to get at it still, silly girl! Bees are something not to snap at!
I gave her a Benadryl pill in case she had an allergic reaction but thank goodness she didn't.
I also called the Vet office to ask about any other signs to watch for that she was allergic.
Sometimes Cassie's curiousity gets the best of her!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Zorro and his cone collar
Poor little Zorro!
He still has to wear his cone collar because he itches and chews on the area.
I talked to his Vet and told him I think he's allergic to his special food for his kindey disease.
He is back on his old food for one month to see if the itching and chewing stop. Furmom does take the "cone of shame" (I think that was from the movie UP! wasn't it?) off so he can eat and drink. If it's left off too long though he starts itching and chewing right away. Cassie poked her head in the cone to check on him but got scared and backed away! Silly girl! Hopefully soon the cone can come off for good!
He still has to wear his cone collar because he itches and chews on the area.
I talked to his Vet and told him I think he's allergic to his special food for his kindey disease.
He is back on his old food for one month to see if the itching and chewing stop. Furmom does take the "cone of shame" (I think that was from the movie UP! wasn't it?) off so he can eat and drink. If it's left off too long though he starts itching and chewing right away. Cassie poked her head in the cone to check on him but got scared and backed away! Silly girl! Hopefully soon the cone can come off for good!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Cassie and Zorro visit the Vet
Zorro kept licking on his right leg all day Sunday and Sunday night.
He also kept scratching because it itched. He managed to get it infected so Cassie and Zorro visited the Vet on Monday morning. Zorro is being a little trooper about having to wear a "cone collar" for the next two weeks so he won't itch the area and make it worse.His "Furmom" is giving him his antibiotics and putting antibiotic ointment on his sore. He gets to have the cone off for awhile for eating and drinking, just when you think you can trust him he goes right back to itching the area!
Cassie was so scared at the Vet office.She wouldn't even walk across the floor to get weighed. She met a new friend, a nice lady that let her up on her lap and gave her snuggles. Cassie didn't think her "Furmom" was helping her to escape seeing the Dr. for her blood test!
She lost her safety zone when the lady went to get her dog. It took the Vet and two helpers to draw the blood for Cassie's heartworm test! Even getting lots of treats didn't comfort her! Zorro got lots of treats too and they both got their heartworm pills. Theyt hought they were another treat since they are Beef flavored.
They also liked riding in the car on such a nice day! Cassie liked looking out the window but was really glad to finally be home again!
He also kept scratching because it itched. He managed to get it infected so Cassie and Zorro visited the Vet on Monday morning. Zorro is being a little trooper about having to wear a "cone collar" for the next two weeks so he won't itch the area and make it worse.His "Furmom" is giving him his antibiotics and putting antibiotic ointment on his sore. He gets to have the cone off for awhile for eating and drinking, just when you think you can trust him he goes right back to itching the area!
Cassie was so scared at the Vet office.She wouldn't even walk across the floor to get weighed. She met a new friend, a nice lady that let her up on her lap and gave her snuggles. Cassie didn't think her "Furmom" was helping her to escape seeing the Dr. for her blood test!
She lost her safety zone when the lady went to get her dog. It took the Vet and two helpers to draw the blood for Cassie's heartworm test! Even getting lots of treats didn't comfort her! Zorro got lots of treats too and they both got their heartworm pills. Theyt hought they were another treat since they are Beef flavored.
They also liked riding in the car on such a nice day! Cassie liked looking out the window but was really glad to finally be home again!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Fun in the sun!
Since the weather has been so warm the last two days Cassie and Zorro have been spending more time outside having fun in the sun!
Cassie loves to dig holes in the front yard and picks up all kinds of good doggie smells. She tries to chase squirrels, deer and wild Turkeys. I have been taking Zorro out and he finds a nice sunny spot to lay and soak up the sun. He has fun kicking the dirt all around and toddling around the yard. He has been talkative while we have been outside barking and snorting away. Cassie likes to bark at people riding bikes and walking by.
Looks like they have Spring Fever and will have alot of fun in the sun this Spring and Summer!
Cassie loves to dig holes in the front yard and picks up all kinds of good doggie smells. She tries to chase squirrels, deer and wild Turkeys. I have been taking Zorro out and he finds a nice sunny spot to lay and soak up the sun. He has fun kicking the dirt all around and toddling around the yard. He has been talkative while we have been outside barking and snorting away. Cassie likes to bark at people riding bikes and walking by.
Looks like they have Spring Fever and will have alot of fun in the sun this Spring and Summer!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
The fight over the Blue bone
Cassie is always very gentle with her best buddy Zorro because of the size difference.
She is good about sharing her toys too, except for one that she thinks of as hers and hers alone, her Blue bone. It's her favorite toy, a rubber Blue bone that I fill with treats to keep her busy.
Since the weather was nice today, Cassie spent alot of the day outside. Since there are alot of large birds of prey and other large animals that could hurt Zorro he can't be outside alone like Cassie can. He spent the day inside happily following his furmom around the house, until he found the Blue bone! I thought it was empty until I heard his little nort nort sounds that he makes, he was trying to get his little nose in the hole to get to the Milkbones inside! When Cassie came in I heard Zorro snarl and bark at her, he had the Blue bone by him and wasn't going to let it go. Cassie growled back at him, picked it up and ran through the house with it in her mouth like she won a trophy!
Since there was a fight "furmom" had to step in and take the Blue bone away for awhile. I will give it back to Cassie later on, she's laying down beside me pouting right now. I know she will be happy to get it back, Zorro will have to watch it! I tried giving him a rubber Kong but he won't touch it. Maybe because he always likes big dog toys and this Kong is his own size.
She is good about sharing her toys too, except for one that she thinks of as hers and hers alone, her Blue bone. It's her favorite toy, a rubber Blue bone that I fill with treats to keep her busy.
Since the weather was nice today, Cassie spent alot of the day outside. Since there are alot of large birds of prey and other large animals that could hurt Zorro he can't be outside alone like Cassie can. He spent the day inside happily following his furmom around the house, until he found the Blue bone! I thought it was empty until I heard his little nort nort sounds that he makes, he was trying to get his little nose in the hole to get to the Milkbones inside! When Cassie came in I heard Zorro snarl and bark at her, he had the Blue bone by him and wasn't going to let it go. Cassie growled back at him, picked it up and ran through the house with it in her mouth like she won a trophy!
Since there was a fight "furmom" had to step in and take the Blue bone away for awhile. I will give it back to Cassie later on, she's laying down beside me pouting right now. I know she will be happy to get it back, Zorro will have to watch it! I tried giving him a rubber Kong but he won't touch it. Maybe because he always likes big dog toys and this Kong is his own size.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Cassie's time out
Sometimes big dogs need time outs when they are naughty just like little girls and boys.
Cassie has been a naughty girl this last week and "furmom" had to put the baby gate up for her time out!
I think Cassie must have Spring fever, just like we do, after having to spend too much time inside during the Winter.
When Cassie wanted to go outside she played a naughty game of chase. She would pretend she was ready to come inside but then would run away when her "furmom" told her it was time to come inside!
I think she just wanted to spend more time in the fresh air and sunshine. She also snuck into the kitchen and ate Zorro's food , after she had her own so she had 2 breakfasts and a very full tummy!
Cassie didn't like her time out and whined behind the gate. I hope this week she will listen and behave, she will get outside time more because the weather is supposed to be warm this week.
Cassie has been a naughty girl this last week and "furmom" had to put the baby gate up for her time out!
I think Cassie must have Spring fever, just like we do, after having to spend too much time inside during the Winter.
When Cassie wanted to go outside she played a naughty game of chase. She would pretend she was ready to come inside but then would run away when her "furmom" told her it was time to come inside!
I think she just wanted to spend more time in the fresh air and sunshine. She also snuck into the kitchen and ate Zorro's food , after she had her own so she had 2 breakfasts and a very full tummy!
Cassie didn't like her time out and whined behind the gate. I hope this week she will listen and behave, she will get outside time more because the weather is supposed to be warm this week.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Cassie is like Tigger!
Sometimes Cassie is just like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh!
It's like she has a spring in her tail as she bounces all around! One night this week she was especially bouncy and jumped up fast on the bed to snuggle! Zorro was already on the bed with "furmom" and Cassie was a little too fast and excited for him. He got in her face and barked and growled at her! Sometimes Cassie doesn't know her own strength and was putting her paw near Zorro. She tried to make it up to him by giving him puppy kisses but he just snuggled up closer with "furmom".
Zorro hurt his eye, and we don't know if it was from when Cassie got a little too carried away or if it was when he was being tucked into his kennel for the night and bumped the side of his face on his kennel. Since he's almost 13 which is old even for a little dog he has trouble seeing at night.
He will have to have special eye drops 2 times a week for 2 weeks, and if his eye isn't better he will have to go back to his Vet. Thankfully his eye is just bruised.
It's like she has a spring in her tail as she bounces all around! One night this week she was especially bouncy and jumped up fast on the bed to snuggle! Zorro was already on the bed with "furmom" and Cassie was a little too fast and excited for him. He got in her face and barked and growled at her! Sometimes Cassie doesn't know her own strength and was putting her paw near Zorro. She tried to make it up to him by giving him puppy kisses but he just snuggled up closer with "furmom".
Zorro hurt his eye, and we don't know if it was from when Cassie got a little too carried away or if it was when he was being tucked into his kennel for the night and bumped the side of his face on his kennel. Since he's almost 13 which is old even for a little dog he has trouble seeing at night.
He will have to have special eye drops 2 times a week for 2 weeks, and if his eye isn't better he will have to go back to his Vet. Thankfully his eye is just bruised.
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