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Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

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I took BT to the vet on Saturday after reading everyone’s suggestions in my last post about her. The receptionist wrote down “Urinary Infection” as the reason for my visit, but when my vet entered the room I spewed out the long list of abnormal behavior I’ve been seeing in her. Strange urinary accidents Stress panting Pacing Unexplained crying Compulsive licking Decreased interest in playing with Pascale No longer interested in toys Unable to focus long enough to chew Doesn’t…

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Putting Our Heads Together – BT Tinkles

Putting Our Heads Together – BT Tinkles

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A lot of things are bringing me down, but one of them is my elderly Boston Terrier. First, a little snippet. Someone asked in the last post about BT, what BT stood for. Brace yourselves for the creativity here… it stands for Boston Terrier. Before you judge Tim and I for the world’s most terrible dog name, you should hear the back story. Although I was the one who brought BT into our lives (another story for another day), she…

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A BT Sleeps Tonight

A BT Sleeps Tonight

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In the past year, BT has started sleeping really soundly. We asked the vet about it at her annual in the spring, and his response was “That’s what happens when they hit double digits.” He said it was nothing to worry about, and that lots of pet owners with elderly dogs ask the same question. We got used to this silently sleeping BT problem, and even found it to our advantage sometime. Now we could enter the bathroom, tip toe…

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The Dogs Take On Downsizing

The Dogs Take On Downsizing

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There have been lots of challenges and adjustments in the new apartment. For me, I’m still struggling with the change of being located in the center of cool culture to now living in a sea of toll roads and Chili’s restaurants. PS – I do not like Chili’s. Anyway, the dogs are doing well overall. I figured Eliot would adapt pretty quickly because even though he has a tendency to bite faces, he’s moved with me 7 times and is the best…

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Tim Helps Austin Pets Alive

Tim Helps Austin Pets Alive

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This week I’ve been feeling very negative about this entire situation, and rightfully so. There are very few bright sides and silver linings here, but one thing that has been very comforting is getting notification of donations made to Austin Pets Alive in Tim’s memory. Austin Pets Alive! is not your average animal shelter. We maintain comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the animals most at risk for euthanasia. A local Austin staple for animal lovers, APA is the go to…

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Finding Joy

Finding Joy

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When Tim first died, it felt like all the joy in the world had been sucked out of the world in an instant. I soon learned that I could still feel happiness during this grieving period, but I had to look for it really hard. One outing we did to bring some smiles was take Pascale to a local Austin spot, “Barking Springs.” It’s something Tim and I had talked about doing for years, but BT isn’t good off leash and…

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How to make a good horse show dog?

How to make a good horse show dog?

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I’m being brave and taking Pascale to the horse show with me this weekend.  Typically Eliot is my go to travel dog, but he came within milimeters of biting a child in the face at the last show I took him to.  I wish I was joking, but it’s the truth.  Also, he get super anxious during the packing up period (which can take hours).  I think it’s better for everyone that he stays at home in an environment where…

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BT’s Attack – 1 Year After

BT’s Attack – 1 Year After

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One year ago, my little fur family got turned upsidown when my springer spaniel, Eliot, attacked our elderly Boston Terrier, BT.  As a result of the attack, BT had several puncture wounds in her head and damage to her eye.  Though we worked closely with an emergency vet and our regular vet, after a week we decided it was in BT’s best interest to have her eye removed.  The incident was heart breaking. I’ve written about my feelings during and…

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