This is my second entry under the category of anything with at least 2 O's. It is a card that Crystal brought when she came down the other day. That's my Crystal...Always so thoughtful! There are 2 O's in this little beauty. read more

A mother cat died at the Bahamas Humane Society so they are looking for someone to hand feed 6 kittens. I volunteered to take two. I´m nervous because it is such an arduous job. I work so i will have to run home quickly after work and perhaps sneak home during lunch. Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers, chants, communication with a higher… read more

We went and got all five dogs their shots for the 6 in 1 and the rabies.I just sent out for their licenses for them. But they did really good at the vet. read more

Well we had to go to the vet today to go get advantixfor our babies.Our poor babies were starting to get ticks all over them.My Teddy Girl got the worst of it.So it's a good that they are on their way to being better. read more

I have been hearing so much about the flu, especially H1N1, at work that I thought I would post this article from my ASPCA newsletter. Ever since the news broke earlier this month that an American cat caught the swine flu, rumors about how pets can catch this disease have been spreading—but we're here to set the record straight!read more

Since I was at my mom's for a couple of days, I offered to bathe him for her. I could not believe what a good boy he was! He was very loud with meowing on ocassion but, sat there really well. I guess living with my mom, he got used to bathing. He doesn't like it but, he knows it has to be done. When I got done bathing… read more

Pretend these are real and sitting on your table :) A bouquet of yellow roses now brings to mind all of the sunny, cheerful feelings of warmth and happiness. In contrast to the romantic meanings attributed to other roses, the yellow rose is purely a symbol for friendship. Yellow roses can send the perfect message of apprecia… read more

Hi Guys! The two journals I post tonight will not match up with MichelleZ's topics. The first one I posted was a cute kitty video as I had previously looked at it this week. I have been swamped this week at work and I'm just now getting back home today. I was out most of the day on a field trip I have been planning for the past 3 … read more

Swine Flu Infects Housecat—Are Your Pets Safe? www.aspca.org Ever since the news broke earlier this month that an American cat caught the swine flu, rumors about how pets can catch this disease have been spreading—but we're here to set the record straight! "On Novem… read more

My dog will not let me brush his teeth no mater what. I tried everything treats, belly rubs, and even walks. I just can't keep him still. read more

www.aahanet.org Button Up Your Overcoat by Katie A. Voss As the winter weather picks up and temperatures drop, many pet owners may consider zipping up their pooches in something warm and cozy. Tanya Borud, DVM, practices at Southgate Ve… read more

STOP Shedding Problems - 6 Easy Tips I don't know if this has happened to you or not, but it happens to me all the time. You have a special dinner or appointment, and you're running late. Y… read more

I had a little procedure done today on my mouth and I'm not feeling very well so I'm off to bed. I never go to bed this early but I can't keep my eyes open. I had a dental procedure a while back and have continued to have complications so they cut my gums today and what was revealed was that the bone wall had fractured. The Oral Su… read more

it amazes me how useful it is for cats(works for dogs to just use two tablespoons instead of one) if you put just a tablespoon of water in their water bowl daily you can jurastically reduce fleas,also if your cat gets tear stains after about a wekk you will notice them dissapearing. read more

This is a letter in Petplace.com, that I thought was interesting, and wanted to share it with you all too...had some great info in it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You aren't getting older, you're getting better - or at least that's what a lot … read more

Proper hydration is crucial in the healing process; however, the ill or painful dog may not be interested in drinking. It is important NOT to force water into your dog, as it could lead to aspiration pneumonia if your dog is not swallowing appropriately. Listed below are several options to encourage your dog to intake water. … read more

As you all, I had my nerve block procedure yesterday. The picture is of the medical terminology of the nerve block from the top of my discharge instructions. This definitely fits in the category of 2 or more L's! By the way, my right eye is still droopy and red. It is also oozing a bit. The nurse said it… read more

Most people, even non-dog-owners, know that chocolate can be highly toxic to canines, and can even cause death in large quantities. Unfortunately, very few people know how to properly detect or treat chocolate poisoning. What makes chocolate poisonous to dogs is the chemical compound theobromine. The darker the chocolate, the more t… read more

Pet Health Alert: Cancer Prevention in Older Dogs www.aspca.org Cancer is not only a risk for human beings—it can affect our canine companions, too. "Veterinary research estimates that the incidence of cancer in older dogs ranges from 50 to 75 percent," according to… read more

Here is a link to my journal on Mommy's update. I know many of you on her friend's list are not on mine and probably would not be able to see the journal. www.zootoo.com I thank all of you for keeping my Mom in your thoughts and prayers! You are all such wonderful people… read more