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!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
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.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sneaky Cassie!
Cassie has always been a curious dog, especially when she was a puppy, she stole the cordless phone then and ran through the house with it in her mouth!
But lately some of her "puppy" curiousity has returned even though she is now 5!
When I was in the shower she stole the deodorant with the cap still on ,and found an oven mitt and took that too! This last week her "FurMom" forgot to close the door to the computer room when there was a banana nut muffin on the desk. This was just too tempting for the sneaky puppy in her, and Cassie was down the hallway eating the muffin wrapper and all! I wanted to let her out to go potty and wondered why I couldn't find her! I had to open her mouth to take it out since I didn't want her eating the paper warpper!
This wasn't easy, Cassie clamped down hard with her teeth to hold onto her "prize". She's very gentle and finally did let me take what was left of the muffin and the wrapper but I noticed this time she wasn't willing to give it up as easily. She didn't bite me, and never would but she did nibble my fingers a little!
I think she enjoys being sneaky and I know she enjoyed her special snack!
But lately some of her "puppy" curiousity has returned even though she is now 5!
When I was in the shower she stole the deodorant with the cap still on ,and found an oven mitt and took that too! This last week her "FurMom" forgot to close the door to the computer room when there was a banana nut muffin on the desk. This was just too tempting for the sneaky puppy in her, and Cassie was down the hallway eating the muffin wrapper and all! I wanted to let her out to go potty and wondered why I couldn't find her! I had to open her mouth to take it out since I didn't want her eating the paper warpper!
This wasn't easy, Cassie clamped down hard with her teeth to hold onto her "prize". She's very gentle and finally did let me take what was left of the muffin and the wrapper but I noticed this time she wasn't willing to give it up as easily. She didn't bite me, and never would but she did nibble my fingers a little!
I think she enjoys being sneaky and I know she enjoyed her special snack!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Zorros trip to the emergency Dr.
Last night (Friday) started out pretty uneventful.
Zorro snuggled up with his "FruMom" while they watched a movie, he loves to snuggle and watch movies or tv. Zorro was half awake and half asleep, and rolled off of the bed onto the wood floor about 3.5 to 4 '!
I made sure right away that he wasn't hurt badly but since there are alot of things you just can't see and sometimes don't know about, I called the emergency Dr. and told them I was bringing him in.
He was running around the house before we left and didn't seem to be in any pain, but since a fall like that can cause alot of problems I wanted to make sure he was fine.
We got there pretty early 9:45 or so. There were about 7 other dogs that were considered more critical than he was so they had their turn first.
Zorro snorted with his little nort, nort nort noises in the room and looked out the door a couple of times.
They came in to apologize for the long wait. Zorro finally had his turn at around 12:30 or so!
The Dr. examined him and said he would be fine, and complimented me on how healthy he is since he's a "senior" dog. (Just don't tell Zorro that since races around like a puppy most of the time!)
The Dr. took him in the back room to watch him walk and to trim his nails. When it was time for him to go home, one of the nice gals that works at the emergency room came out with a jar of baby food as a special treat for Zorro! She used a wooden stick and put some baby food on each end. Zorro tried to get the whole jar of baby food and thought this was yummy stuff! He also licked some off of her fingers. He sat up with his chubby tummy sticking out and begged for more! He also started to show off by playing a little.
I knew after that he was just fine for sure!
It was a long night, we got home at 1:30 or so and Cassie was waiting for us. So, I made sure she could look him over too and see he was ok. I tucked Zorro into his kennel and he was so happy to be home!
Cassie wakes up early almost every morning and woke us up before 7, so the two of us didn't get alot of sleep. Zorro is fine , thank goodness and is taking a nice nap right now.
Zorro snuggled up with his "FruMom" while they watched a movie, he loves to snuggle and watch movies or tv. Zorro was half awake and half asleep, and rolled off of the bed onto the wood floor about 3.5 to 4 '!
I made sure right away that he wasn't hurt badly but since there are alot of things you just can't see and sometimes don't know about, I called the emergency Dr. and told them I was bringing him in.
He was running around the house before we left and didn't seem to be in any pain, but since a fall like that can cause alot of problems I wanted to make sure he was fine.
We got there pretty early 9:45 or so. There were about 7 other dogs that were considered more critical than he was so they had their turn first.
Zorro snorted with his little nort, nort nort noises in the room and looked out the door a couple of times.
They came in to apologize for the long wait. Zorro finally had his turn at around 12:30 or so!
The Dr. examined him and said he would be fine, and complimented me on how healthy he is since he's a "senior" dog. (Just don't tell Zorro that since races around like a puppy most of the time!)
The Dr. took him in the back room to watch him walk and to trim his nails. When it was time for him to go home, one of the nice gals that works at the emergency room came out with a jar of baby food as a special treat for Zorro! She used a wooden stick and put some baby food on each end. Zorro tried to get the whole jar of baby food and thought this was yummy stuff! He also licked some off of her fingers. He sat up with his chubby tummy sticking out and begged for more! He also started to show off by playing a little.
I knew after that he was just fine for sure!
It was a long night, we got home at 1:30 or so and Cassie was waiting for us. So, I made sure she could look him over too and see he was ok. I tucked Zorro into his kennel and he was so happy to be home!
Cassie wakes up early almost every morning and woke us up before 7, so the two of us didn't get alot of sleep. Zorro is fine , thank goodness and is taking a nice nap right now.
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