Emmett and Cooper are thick as thieves.They just prefer to be together.In fact, we make an effort to separate them on occasion because, well, Emmett's not going to be around forever, and Cooper needs to learn to be alone. When we walk one, the other sits at the door … [Read more...]
On trying to stick with letting go (or, That time I couldn’t take Emmett to his oncology appointment)
Today, for the first time ever, John took Emmett to Purdue for his quarterly staging appointment without me.He only ever took Lucas once without me, so this is only the second time ever that I've missed a Purdue appointment. For a million reasons big and small, it just didn't … [Read more...]
Can dogs benefit from acupuncture? Heck yeah they can!
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...]
How Emmett Being a #WellnessPet Helps Protect the Planet
We've gotten to know each other a bit over the years, but one thing I haven't been blatant about... until now... is that I'm a fanatical recycler.If someone in my visual range is about to throw something away, something that I suspect can maybe be recycled in some way, I … [Read more...]
On Aging with Grace: Emmett’s latest geriatric escapades
About two weeks ago, it became clear that Emmett was having that problem again.You know.The problem with his... erm... peep.That same day, his oncologist called to say that she needed some updated blood work to authorize his chemo refill, so we trundled off to the vet … [Read more...]