Shed All You Want Now

Living With 5 Isn't Always Easy

For the most part, living with my pack of 5 (Seven if you included 2 humans) has been quite peaceful, not serene because there's always someone moving around the house. (Below is Alissa & Rascal)
Since my two boys fought I've had to seperate them when I'm not at home. But other than that, life with them has been good. Rascal usually just backs away and/or submits to Rowe-Quinn's growling and threatening postures. (Rowe-Quinn below)

I've always know that Rascal could hurt RQ if he really wanted to. And... he did. Rowe-Quinn's ear will probably never be the same. I have to wonder though, why does he still growl at Rascal? Why hasn't the alpha status changed? It doesn't appear to have change. RQ still growls and Rascal still avoids.
I'll probably never leave them alone together again.

Oh How I Wish I Could Write

I guess I'll just have to settle for pictures. Stories in photos, that works for me. Last February 2010, it snowed in Austin, Texas. I've lived here since 1989 ~ this was the first time I'd seen this here.

Only two of my dogs, Sookie & Alissa have ever seen snow.

Rowe-Quinn, Rascal and Sugar had never seen the stuff. They found it fascinating.

Me ~ not so much. But I froze my fingers off to get these photos of them enjoying the cold, wet, messy snow.

It's Going To Be A Quiet Day I Suspect-Update Dogs Healing

Cold & rainy today. Probably not too much to say.

Rowe-Quinn & Rascal are both healing nicely. Very little residual affect. RQ has scabby skin where his wounds were. The swelling of his right ear has gone.

Alissa & The Vet

Although I've been feeding my dogs raw food for only about 4-5 months, they've been doing wonderfully. One of the things I read (thanks Glenda) was that carbohydrates are problematic for anyone (or animal) diagnosed with Epilepsy. Another great reason for feeding my dogs raw meat and meaty bones. I've been able to cut back on her dosage of this (in my opinion) heavy-duty drug.

Alissa needed to see her vet, Dr. Farmer, in order to get her perscription for Epilepsy (phenobarbitol) refilled.
The vet was amazed that we've cut her already 1/3 the dosage perscription into a half of that!

Her general exam went great. They've got an amazing vet tech there named Dwayne, Alissa stopped shaking while his experienced, mature arms were wrapped around her. You see, Alissa is very shy around new people. Very shy. With Dwayne's arms holding her while Dr. Farmer checked her ears, her heartrate, her temperature, etc. she remained calm and comfortable.

I recommend the Animal Medical Center to anyone that is looking for a new veterinarian that is low cost, sensitive, caring, and that has a wonderful staff.

Glucosamine Source

Who knew? My dogs LOVE them.

Early Cat Warnings