I feel like I might be the last dog lover to read this book because I’ve seen it mentioned all over the interwebs, but I finally got around to combing through Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats.
Over the past six months or so, ever since Emmett’s cancer diagnosis, I’ve [...]

I had a post all ready to go about a very humorous clicker training incident, but I have to set that aside, maybe save it for tomorrow. Because… Emmett is officially into his sixth CANCER FREE month!! We got the call from his oncologist that the biopsy of the tiny bump came back as benign [...]

This month marks Emmett’s sixth month after his tumor was removed. Six months from when we thought he’d lose his leg. Six months from our consultation nightmares to the specialist who ultimately saved Emmett’s leg.

We are so incredibly lucky we found an oncology center with consultants from Purdue University, which has one of the best [...]

Lucas has had a histiocytoma once a year since we adopted him, 3 total. Luckily, it’s a benign skin tumor, and the surgery is relatively easy. The first was on a toe, which left him with a shallow nail bed on that one toe, but our vets in DC took amazing care of him during [...]

For the past few months, I obsessed over dog food research. I want to switch the boys to a high-quality kibble because I want to ensure we’re doing everything we can to keep Emmett healthy and cancer-free. Let me tell you… the research available on dog food is pitiful, at best. Plus, the more I [...]

Recently I was alerted to a new site/forum, Fight Dog Cancer,  dedicated to fighting dog cancer through owners sharing their stories.  I created a profile for Emmett, using my favorite pic and sharing our story. Already we’ve connected with an amazing resource on nutrition for fighting off cancer. Definitely check it out – it can [...]

In honor of Veterans Day, this collection of videos reminds us how hard a soldier’s absence is for his or her whole family – including the furry members. Watch with tissues nearby, and remember to thank a Veteran today!
Dogs Welcoming Home Soldiers

Yesterday Emmett had his three-month check at the oncologist in Indianapolis. Though he’s been having his leg checked monthly at our local vet, this check was the big one, to see if the cancer had metastasized in his lungs.
The oncologist gave him a thorough exam, checking his lymph nodes (clear!!) and his leg (also clear!!). [...]

Last night, we went out to get after-dinner lattes. We got home to find our little box of recycling had been flipped over, Dr. Pepper spilled down the wall, and a lid and tin can of Blue Buffalo lamb dinner missing… to be discovered on top of Emmett’s bed, licked clean. While that is just [...]

I scour the internet practically daily (with Emmett’s help, of course), reading tons of great posts and articles about pup-related topics. There were a few from this week that I wanted to pass along:
Dolittler: Five practical tips for weight loss in pets
The Other End of the Leash: Love, Guilt & Putting Dogs Down
Bad Rap Blog: [...]