3rd treatment...

Louie is waiting patiently at the vet's office for his next treatment. 

His mama just called and a few lumps resurfaced. Not good news. 

We are still hoping and praying Louie beats the cancer. 

Hello...it has been some time...

since I posted anything. We have been really busy now that the warm weather is here. At least we think it is here to stay. I didn't mind the winter as much as Mama did. She HATED  it.

Anyway, here are some pics of cute, adorable me.

My family loves ice cream! Turkey Hill is Mama's favorite.
I am not picky--I like all brands and flavors.
See my ball in the background?
I only forfeit it when food is being offered. 

Nap time after my ice cream.
Mama is working while I am sleeping.
What a lucky dog am I!

Lookee, lookee, my parents bought me a pool
and in my signature color--PINK!
Mama says they won't let me on the
beach now until September
so I needed a pool to keep me cool outside. 

Here I am eating my other favorite snack--
Skippy Peanut Butter.
Mama says there are lots of brands out there
but only one will be in our house.
(This morning I didn't have any peanut butter
so I used Mama's sandal as a substitute. Need I tell you
Mama wasn't too happy with my selection?

HAPPY SUMMER TO EVERYONE!

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey

Good news to share...

Mama got so excited when she was talking to sister tonight.  So I wanted to share the news with you about my fur nephew, Louie. He is doing well since Thursday’s treatment. The doctor told his mama the worst days will be the 2^nd or 3^rd day. So far, he is doing great. We all hope tomorrow he will do just as well.

Besides that the best news is his lumps decreased so much that his mama says they are not noticeable at all. That is woof, woof, fabulous, woof, and woof, terrific. Sorry about the woofing but I am so excited and when I get like this I can’t help reverting to my natural language.

3 cheers for our Louie!!!!!!!!

Woof, woof, till later,

Zoey

Our Louie

It has been a while since Mama and I posted. We wanted to keep the previous post up for a while in honor of Bruiser. Now though I want to tell you about my fur nephew, Louie. He doesn’t look sick or act sick but he is. He has huge lumps in his body. He underwent his first chemo treatment yesterday at Oradell Animal Hospital. His mama told my mama that he was a trooper. He sat patiently with the tech so the doctor didn't have to  sedate him. We are praying that the treatments help him fight the lymphoma. We are all heartsick over the diagnosis but hopeful that the treatments will give us more time with him.

Mama keeps asking Laura to watch over him. You can help too, please say a prayer for Louie.  

We’ll keep you posted.

Woof, woof, till later,

Zoey

Another wonderful dog crossed over the Rainbow Bridge

On Saturday, May 3, 2014 Bruiser's parents had to be brave and wise enough to make one of the hardest decisions in life. They had to know when to let their beloved dog go. My family  had to make that decision two years ago and five weeks ago we said farewell to our grand dog, Jackson. Devastating...no words can describe the pain that you are left with when your pet dies. 

Bruiser was such an adorable, loving, funny canine. He stole my heart the minute I met him. He brought much love and happiness into this world, especially in Renee and Rich's lives. Bruiser was their baby for 6 short but wonderful years. 

Dogs are our best friends--they teach us so much without even trying; their love is amazing and bountiful; and in my opinion, they are better than a lot of people I know.  

Bruiser, I was honored to know you. We will all meet again one day. In the meantime, go run with the big dogs; find my Sierra and Jackson and have fun with them. 

Bruiser, you are one awesome dog!

You will be missed by many people who loved you. 

Have fun in Heaven.

Baby Bruiser and his Mommy

Fact and Fiction About Dog Poop

Do I need to contemplate doggie poop? I don't think so!
That is Mama's responsibility. 

This month kicked off with "International Pooper Scooper Week" on April 1 and will end with a similarly themed weekly ahem …celebration: "National Scoop the Poop Week."

To commemorate both - and that daily ritual for pet parents - we separate the fact from the fiction about disposing pet poop.

Fact

Flushing dog poop down the toilet - without a bag, only the waste - is perhaps the best disposal method, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Resources Defense Council. Leaving pet waste on the ground increases public health risks by allowing harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into storm drains, and eventually into local waterbodies.

But cat feces should never be flushed, as it may contain Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that can infect people and animals. Municipal water treatment systems do not always kill this parasite. 

But cat feces should never be flushed, as it may contain Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that can infect people and animals. Municipal water treatment systems do not always kill this parasite. 

Fiction

Leaving dog poop behind is good for the soil. Reality: In order for feces from a carnivorous animal to be used as an effective fertilizer, it has to be fully composted with other materials such as egg shells and grass clippings and allowed to break down over time.

Fact

America's 78.2 million dogs collectively deposit 10 million tons of waste per year, according to waste clean-up service, Doody Calls. That's enough to fill some 268,000 tractor trailers.  

Fiction

Dog waste cannot harm your health. Reality: Dog feces can carry a host of disease and worms -- including heartworms, whipworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, parvovirus, giardia, salmonella, and even E. coli. This is why it's imperative to clean it up after Fido does his duty.

Fact

If not flushing (again only bagless dog poop, never cat waste), it's best to use a biodegradable bag and place in the garbage.

Fiction

Bagged poop can be flushed. Reality: It can clog home plumbing and stress sewer systems.

By Bryant, Carol / Pet360

Bag Balm

I suffer from "happy tail." Mama didn't even know there was a name for my condition. I become extremely excited when I am released from my house (aka crate) and I wag my tail so hard against the walls, cabinets, washer, and dryer. Every day our kitchen and laundry area looked like a battlefield and this would happen a couple times a day. Dad was getting very upset over it because he didn't want to see the blood everywhere but more than that he was worried about my tail.

Mama tried every type of bandage and vet wrap.  Her friend had a great idea to use pipe installation (foam padding) to protect my tail, so Mama tried it. Nothing helped because I ripped off anything that was applied to my tail. Oh, I am not dumb, I wouldn't do it until Mama wasn't around to see me.

Two vets told Mama if my tail didn't have a chance to heal it would more than likely have to be removed. Oh no, those are words we didn't’ want to hear. Mama was determined not to let that happen to me, but she didn't know how to stop it because I couldn't control myself--I just couldn't leave anything on my tail even though I knew it was for my own good. Hey, after all, I am only a canine, although I am a great and beautiful girl.  

Mama researched alternative methods and came across recommendations for Bag Balm. She told Dad that it can't hurt to try, so she ordered it from Amazon. That Amazon has loads of good stuff!

We absolutely love Bag Balm. My tail has not bled since Mama started using the product a week ago. She makes me sit and says “tail” so I will let her apply the balm. Of course, I sit but I try to tuck my tail under me (again, I want to remind you that I am a canine). But Mama outsmarts me because she now gets the balm container and a treat. She knows I will do just about anything for a treat. She applies the balm a few times a day to protect the tip of my tail and I get a few extra treats.  I think the saying is “it’s a win-win for all.”

Mama and I would recommend this product for anyone who is experiencing the issue I have (I think I should say “had”).