6 weeks on steroids +1 new medication + < supplement – 7 vials of blood = I guess we’ll find out!
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Join Bitey and Toby in some mischief before Murphy arrived when you pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun!
This week, I heard a terrible crash and found Murphy on top of his kennel. In real life all I did was laugh and tell him to get down. I didn’t want him helping himself to his treats, but at the same time I was so happy to see him confident enough to get in trouble.
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You’re not really mad at me, are you?
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(This is one of the early pictures I took of Murphy. Back then he always looked so frightened. )
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Join Bitey and Toby in some mischief before Murphy arrived when you pick up a copy of Dream Our World. Inside Geordie and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun!
Poor little Murphy – as if life hadn’t handed him enough challenges – suffered such extreme malnutrition when he was trapped in the hoarders’ house that he now has heart damage. When I took him for his first vet visit and handed over the paperwork from the rescue, the vet asked where the rest of it was. What? This is what they gave me. The vet said that Murphy’s heart damage was pretty severe and that the rescue had to have known. She was upset that they withheld the information and let me adopt a sick dog without realizing it. I would have still adopted him, but at least I would have known more about what sort of future he might have and what his medical costs might be.
On top of heart disease, Murphy also has high blood pressure. (“How do they know he has high blood pressure?” you may ask. Turns out the answer is “itty bitty blood pressure cuff”.) He’s not on blood pressure medication, but I do have to make sure he doesn’t eat foods with salt. Sadly that means no pizza for Murphy. I can tell he’s had it in the past and really, really, really wants more, but I can’t let him have it. Instead he gets dried beets with his dinner which is supposed to help with blood pressure. I wish I could do even more for my little guy. It brings me so much joy to watch him smile and get the zoomies……but then he coughs.
The same company that makes Life Gold that I gave Geordie for his cancer also makes a supplement to help pets with heart issues. I started Murphy on that, but I can’t tell if it has made a difference. We don’t have a follow-up visit with the vet until late summer, so it will be a while before we get feedback
Please? Please may I have some pizza?I’ve been such a good boy.
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I know we’re supposed to teach our dogs to wait quietly for their meals, but honestly it is so nice to see him excited.
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Find out what Bitey and Toby liked to do before Murphy joined them. In Dream Our World, come with them to the Museum of the Imagination where they view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun.
At first, I just thought this was a cute picture, but when I looked at it closer, I could see that Murphy was lost in thought. I know he remembers his first family. I feel so bad that he misses them. All I can do is surround him with love and make sure that he builds tons of happy memories from now on.
After looking at my shopping cart compared to everyone else’s, I could just picture the disappointment on my pups’ faces.
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I’m not disappointed. I’ll eat anything…including the shopping cart!
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These hand-stitched, heavyweight acrylic, Patchwork Heart Coasters can also double as paperweights for your office. Their versatility and charm will make them welcome wherever you place them.
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Cute, funny, stubborn....always the smartest one in the room. If you have a Scottie dog, you can't help but love them. Their shaggy black coats and bright sparkling eyes always bring a smile to your face.
This white cotton hankie has a handsome black Scottie dog painstakingly hand painted in one corner. Around the puppy's neck is a red ribbon tied in a festive bow. He - or she - is ready to accompany you on all your adventures, tucked neatly away in a pocket or purse.
Perfect for cold season, allergy season, or for the Scottie dog lover in your life, these hand painted hankies send wishes for good health to whoever use them.
Last year I got at least 20 pumpkins from the garden. Trust me, there’s enough for all my guys.
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Puppies, tell your moms how much you love them with this novelty Alien Hand Pillow. As with most aliens, this one conveniently speaks an earth language, saying “I love you” in ASL/American Sign Language.
I originally taught this game to Geordie. When Toby came along, I was worried that Geordie would understand the game better and get to the treats before Toby had a chance. Not. Toby caught on very quickly, and by Day 3 he was not only finding his biscuit but he was getting Geordie’s as well.
Without another dog to teach Murphy, it took him a tiny bit longer to catch on, but now he is ready to play every day. He is getting so good that I’m struggling for challenging hiding places for his treats.
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If the weather where you are is still wintry, you might consider adding this hand knit Olive Green Tweed Wool Cardigan to your wardrobe. Cheaper than heating the whole house, this cardigan will keep you cozy warm in any season. From the freezing temperatures of winter to the too-chilly air conditioner of summer, this silky soft merino and tweed cardigan will keep you just right.
The Adventures of Bitey Dog 