Emerson, now 4-years-old as of Friday, Jan. 7, has graduated from adolescence and entered into adulthood. Although it was tempting to sneak him a special “human” treat or two in celebration of his birthday, I opted for a new chew … Continue reading
What I had hoped was a temporary soft tissue injury in my 3-year-old Lhasa Apso, Emerson, turned into something more. When he first exhibited signs of discomfort and stiffness in his limbs, I waited and watched for a couple of … Continue reading
Two days ago, Emerson developed a slight change in his gait, leading me to believe he might be in some sort of discomfort. Because of this, I am keeping a close eye on him for any changing habits, such as … Continue reading
One year ago, after a jump off the couch caused a joint injury—prompting a trip to the veterinarian—it became apparent that my grandma’s dog, Buster, had morphed from festively plump to undeniably overweight. One table scrap at a time, Buster, … Continue reading
In the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, I would like to take a moment of tribute to my three-year-old Lhasa Apso, Emerson. If you are a doting Pet owner like myself, you probably endure some teasing for some of … Continue reading
I encounter many valuable opportunities to contribute to Pet-related causes year-round. Whether it’s the Oregon Humane Society, or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)—favorites of mine—Pet welfare organizations and cause-related campaigns have a way of … Continue reading
One year after beginning treatment for idiopathic epilepsy, Emerson, my 3-year-old Lhasa Apso, is doing better than I could have expected. He just experienced a three-month stint with no seizure activity. While that might not seem like very long, it … Continue reading
As diligent Pet owners, we put a lot of time and energy into making sure our Pets are taken care of physically. We feed them a quality diet, make sure they receive their vaccinations, dental cleanings, flea/tick preventives and twice … Continue reading
I was surprised to learn recently how many things Pet owners can do to make their senior Pets more comfortable. Some of these methods are intuitive, such as adding ramps in the home for arthritic dogs; others, such as eliminating … Continue reading
Yesterday morning, after a busy weekend of travel—which included my Lhasa Apso’s first experience of “doggie paddling” in a wading pool, I noticed his belly was unusually pink and itchy. As a dog with several environmental allergies, Emerson tends to … Continue reading