Zeke had his six-month Vet check this week. He’s doing well (31kg) no he’s not overweight, but it was suggested I cut back his food by 10% as he enters the 9-12 month age band. I’ve been conscious that puppies eat more when they’re growing so fast, and given we
The back garden looks like someone has randomly dropped grass killer around the lawn. I mean, it’s never been perfect, but I decided there’s clearly something extra strong in Zeke’s urine! I am half joking, because it’s Zeke’s garden too. Truly used to mark the lawn, but she tended to
Look away now if you’re eating. It’s not the first time Zeke has been sick, but yesterday morning I was on a Teams call when he vomited on the kitchen floor next to me. It had been a while since he’d eaten breakfast, so I wondered if he’d picked something
It’s been really warm here this week, peaking on Friday with temperatures of 28c (according to my weather app). I’m sure you’ve seen lots of advice on social media too, reminding us of the importance of keeping dogs (and other animals) protected from the heat. Walking early morning and late
This week I found two tiny teeth on the carpet. Zeke will have been teething for a while, but it’s the first teeth I’ve found. Puppies can swallow baby teeth when eating, which doesn’t cause them a problem. Zeke hasn’t been chewing any more than usual. Knowing teething was going
It’s the first time in over 32 years I haven’t had a dog. It’s so quiet at home, at night I still listen out for both Jake and Truly. I’ve also noticed that when I leave the house, the pull to get home is still strong. Not wanting to leave
My beautiful Jake has gone. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Jake had a seizure, his first. It was so unexpected and scary for all of us. With the Vet, Jake’s blood results indicated the bump on his leg was more sinister than the initial tests indicated. It was
As we’re heading into a cold snap this weekend, I thought I’d pop along with a couple of reminders ? and a photo from January this year. Grit and salt Grit and salt used on our roads and pavements in winter isn’t good for dog paws. It irritates their skin
Poor Jake has had a torrid week. He started a slight limp at the end of last week, favouring his back leg. Jake takes Onsior for his arthritis, it’s prescribed as it has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Jake and Truly both take these tablets daily. When Jake appears uncomfortable, I
As the seasons change it’s lovely to get out into the autumn sunshine, ideally without the mud! As you consider your dog walks too, I wanted to let you know how I keep Jake and Truly safe out and about. This isn’t intended to put you off enjoying your walks,
