The dog thread is better than the cat thread, because it features dogs.

[two sheds]

Question: do people take their dogs in for yearly vaccinations? Frankie's been called in for his but he hardly ever actually meets other dogs, then generally just gives them a bit of a sniff, and seems really happy with having good runs round the (large) garden.

 

[rubbershoes]

Yes. Always

 

[BoatieBird]

Yes, every year.
There are things they can pick up from water etc., not just from other dogs.

 

[Saffy]

Yep, we do as well. We pay monthly as part of a plan where we get Cassie's worming a flea treatment every 3 months and her yearly vaccinations.

 

[two sheds]

Appointment booked, ta

 

[ice-is-forming]

Having to play pass the dog again, due to more housing crisis bollocks. So Axle is going to my daughters - who thank fuck just got a big rental house with garden, after applying for 7 months. And I move to a smaller place with Lady. I'm feeling pretty sad about it, he's the only dog I ever actually chose for me, my good boy- but needs must when you don't have much $ and made past choices based on values that didn't include home ownership. I'm so pissed off that I have to get a mortgage at 60 just to keep a safe roof over my head plus can't have my big dog there ( body corp)

He adores my daughter, he'll be fine, I'm the one crying. Bitter sweet week

I know I'm in a privileged position compared to many many people - but still rarrrrrrr

 

[Saunders]

I would be crying too, he’s such a fine looking dog and it’s a shame you can’t take him to your new place. Sorry you’re going through housing upheaval ice-is-forming, but glad for you that your families dogs feel comfortable in each others homes and your daughter and Axel have a good bond

 

[Saunders]

Appointment booked, ta

I’ve always wanted to be sure mungo was jabbed for leptospirosis as he’s a hunting dog by nature and has opportunities to chase rats, go in streams etc where we live (he’s never caught a rat or once been in the stream, but you never know)
Also, in an emergency having to leave him in kennels, he needs to be up to date with vaccinations, although I’ve never bothered with kennel cough and the 3 kennels I’ve used haven’t been bothered either once they’ve seen his other vax history

 

[two sheds]

Frankie seems to have chased off the couple of rats that frequented the bird table ( but ) so yes good point.

 

[bcuster]

 

[StoneRoad]

Well, we can safely say that Bella is OK with other dogs ...
while at the V.E.T. today, she interacted with a massive rottie and a toy cockerpoo.
went for a walk at Miltonrigg Woods, with a few more Labs interacting happily.

Her walking on lead / to heel is very good already, she even trotted with me for a bit.
We'll need to work on her recall, but she's accepted her new name already.

[and I did get some pics ...]

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Question: do people take their dogs in for yearly vaccinations? Frankie's been called in for his but he hardly ever actually meets other dogs, then generally just gives them a bit of a sniff, and seems really happy with having good runs round the (large) garden.

Yes. Along with flea and worm treatment for her and the cat's its quite expensive!

 

[Saunders]

[and I did get some pics ...]

so come on then, where are they?!?!

 

[StoneRoad]

so come on then, where are they?!?!

Sorry, many apologies.
Still on the camera chip, will try and do the download later ['puter and camera were not talking the first couple of times I tried and I can't find the chip converter ... ]

 

[two sheds]

Saw a fox in the garden yesterday first one I've seen in the 20+ years I've been here. Healthy young looking one, came right up to the house. Frankie started jumping up and down so I'm not sure who'd win in a foot race - shame I'd love to try to leave food out to make friends with a fox.

 

[Lazy Llama]

Oscar and Hilde in Mudchute park.
Oscar's now 13 years old, 14 in September.
He has arthritis so gets fortnightly physio sessions where he's treated with lasers and massage. He's also on daily gabapentin and occasional ketamine injections, but he still loves to run!
View attachment IMG_0918-720.mov

 

[StoneRoad]

Feeling "somewhat" pi55ed off atm over one thing, but thankful over another ...
Went to collect Ben's ashes, and a footprint plaque which had been returned to the vets.
The footprint wasn't there !!!!
However, the box etc was very tastefully done.
Oh, and the vet sent a condolence card.

 

[StoneRoad]

Sorry, many apologies.
Still on the camera chip, will try and do the download later ['puter and camera were not talking the first couple of times I tried and I can't find the chip converter ... ]

Finally managed to corral all the electronics !
link to the album for Bella's pictures.

BtC - Bella the Collie

By StoneRoad2013. Bella came into our household on 7th June 2024. She came via a working dog rescue about 30 minutes drive from home, with the name Nancy. She's about a year old, an Irish [Welsh] bord…

www.ipernity.com

and she has been introduced to the V.E.T. [we were down there to get Beauty / Tripod her chip, and collect Ben's ashes ]

 

[Saunders]

Ah what a lovely looking dog; I especially like the photo of her on the picnic bench
Happy landings Bella

 

[rubbershoes]

"Smile for the camera"

 

[High Voltage]

There's loads in the series

 

[cesare]

There's loads in the series

I like the ones with the burglar where he does different breeds' reactions.

 

[SpookyFrank]

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Frolicking doggy.

 

[SpookyFrank]

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[weltweit]

Larry is starting to be an older gentleman. I think the vet warned us that he might have a bit of dementia. The last couple of times he has visited me he found it very difficult to go back down the rather steep stairs. It was as if he had forgotten how.

Anyhow perhaps some extra TLC from me on our walks can't go amis. 14 is a good age for such a hound.

 

[Epona]

Ahh elderly pets - they give us so much over the years, a bit of extra TLC and understanding from us in their dotage is a small price for the years of love and loyalty.
Is there anything you can do to help with the steps? If he is too big to carry down then a ramp or something?

 

[weltweit]

Hi Epona the stairs are actually pretty steep even for me, and Larry is quite a big dog, I think if I tried to carry him we might both end up in a heap at the bottom of the stairs.

He likes to meet me when I come back from work and come to my place for some treats. Sometimes in the last few weeks I have had to give him lots of encouragement to even go up the stairs. Then suddenly he can do it and he motors up. But what goes up must come down and we really struggled the day before yesterday.

It is quite sad because he wants to come with me but he has forgotten that he can't manage the stairs so easily anymore.

 

[Elpenor]

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Frolicking doggy.

Where is that? Am trying to explore more of the local area and it looks worth a visit

 

[SpookyFrank]

Where is that? Am trying to explore more of the local area and it looks worth a visit

Out the back of our estate in Exeter. It's all earmarked for development sadly.

 

[Epona]

Hi Epona the stairs are actually pretty steep even for me, and Larry is quite a big dog, I think if I tried to carry him we might both end up in a heap at the bottom of the stairs.

He likes to meet me when I come back from work and come to my place for some treats. Sometimes in the last few weeks I have had to give him lots of encouragement to even go up the stairs. Then suddenly he can do it and he motors up. But what goes up must come down and we really struggled the day before yesterday.

It is quite sad because he wants to come with me but he has forgotten that he can't manage the stairs so easily anymore.

Ahh bless him, might you be able to sit at the bottom of the steps to spend some time with him and make that a thing?
I think my cat might be losing a bit of cognitive nous recently, especially since his recent UTI, I've started bringing his food bowl up to the sofa when he's left some in there and started pestering me for food again and then he remembers he hasn't finished his meal - so I do understand, even if the situations might be a bit different (not least that I can carry my cat if he needs help)