Ever since I mentioned on Instagram that Emmett started acupuncture, so many people have asked me the same question: Really?! Can dogs get acupuncture? Heck, yes! And with it comes tremendous benefits.First, a reminder that I'm not a vet. I'm not a vet tech or an … [Read more...]
The Wonder Dog’s Streak Continues!!
In April, toward the middle of the month, we will pass a milestone. It was then, two years ago, that an oncologist looked at us and said that Emmett would likely have another three, maybe six months. If he were an odds beater, we could hope for a year.Two years … [Read more...]
He will not go gentle…
That Dylan Thomas poem has been swirling around in my head for weeks now. The first stanza, anyway: Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Lucas has been having a ball. He is absolutely … [Read more...]
How’s Lucas?
That's the only question these days, and it doesn't have a straightforward answer.He's great: He loves our micro-hikes and fast food trips. He loves friends dropping by with beef stew, cheese, bacon treats, and snuggles. Lots and lots of snuggles. He loves taking super slow … [Read more...]
Cheese, micro-hikes, and tracheas: Making every second count
At his checkup yesterday, Lucas was amazing.He has come so far since those early, fearful, aggressive days when the front desk staff would have to clear the lobby just for Lucas to even walk through the door. No, yesterday, he nailed it. Dogs on flexis, big dogs, little … [Read more...]