Small murmur

Yesterday when the house call vet was here to give us our shots she heard a small heart murmur in me.
She told Mom this comes with age. Just like the faint cloudiness in my right eye.
Mom got some meds from her to help with my heart. Mom usually likes to do some research on this kind of stuff but yesterday she went ahead and got the meds.
Anyone have any experience with a doggie with a heart murmur?
The meds Mom got are called Enalapril Maleate. Later she found that they are used for high blood pressure. Of course, the vet didn't take my blood pressure. Maybe I should start laying off the salty potato chips. huh, huh, huh.

Anyone have any info we should know about? The one thing about this vet, she never talks about blood work or any other kinds of tests. Mom is wondering if she shouldn't take me to another vet.

And on another note, Mom had to patch me up this morning. The last fight Tommy and I had, I got a tear on my right shoulder. Pop patched it up. It was doing fine. This morning some how I managed to open it up again. Mom isn't much of a nurse but she tried. Now I am sporting a big band aid globbed up with anti-biotic ointment and some stretchy bandage to keep it all in place.

I can find my way home!

Oops. I did a bad thing.
We all went for a walk. That's a good thing. We all like to be able to run around off leash. We aren't anywhere near any roads. So we are safe.
But.... today I was running around and sniffing and exploring. Sometimes I don't listen very well. Mom thinks I might be loosing my hearing. I have selective listening for sure.
I just kept running and exploring. All the way home.
By myself.
The yard gate was open and I waited on the back steps until the others got home.
Give me credit. I Did know how to get home. Even though I was on the county road for just a little ways.

I think I will have to stay on the leash from now on.

Home groomed

The last time I went to the groomer she cut my hair real short, Mom decided give me a touch up and a bath here at home. Now I don't have to go on Monday when Zoe goes.
We went downstairs where the grooming table and equipment is kept. Mom put me up on the table and started up the clippers. Tux and Tommy were like vultures waiting for my hair to fall. Tux likes to eat it. Mom clipped a bit and picked up a bit. She didn't want Tux to get a hairball. Bol!
Then we took a break.
Mom talked to Pop about keeping the other three dogs upstairs while she and I went back downstairs to finish up.
And that is what he did. When we were finished and Mom and I came back upstairs the other dogs were nowhere to be found. They weren't even in the backyard.
After a quick potty break I had a bath. Now I smell nice. That made me a little goofy so Mom and I played my inside keep away game. But it wasn't in slow speed, I bumped it up a notch! Then I got a great big cookie. I didn't have to try to keep away from Zoe. She always tries to snatch my cookies and then the crumbs. I got to enjoy the crumbs this time.
Mom and I had some nice snuggle time. We even exchanged smooches.
The other dogs came back home. They had gone on a long walk with Pop. I missed a walk but I got some great time with Mom.

Another sweater!

Sister finished the sweater she was knitting for me over the weekend. Mom sewed on a couple of buttons and then they put it on me.
I barked and barked! I was so excited to have another new sweater! I had to grab a toy to keep myself quiet.
Sometimes I just get out of control. Bol

Shiver no more

It's been cold. I've been shivering since getting a very short haircut last week.
Mom put my little kid t-shirts on me. I wore them when I had my bumps removed. I liked wearing the little t-shirts and they did help me not to shiver so much. But they got in the way when I did my tinkle business. :-/
Mom went on the search for a sweater to crochet for me. She tried one pattern but it was giving her fits. She finally found a pattern and worked it up for me today. I love my new sweater.
And Sister came home over the weekend and she is knitting me a sweater!
This is great! I love to wear snugly clothes. Mom thinks they help me feel secure too kind of like a Thundershirt does for some pups.
You can see me modeling my sweater. I love it.

Good Boy!

Last evening, Sister got home. It was dark, cold and windy. Pop went out to help her get the garage cats tucked in.
Pop didn't make sure the yard gate latched.
Tux and I went outside when Pop went out. We noticed the open gate. It was wide open too. The wind had blown it open.
I heard Mom calling to me. I was standing there looking at the wide open space where the gate was wide open. I wasn't acting like I was planning on leaving the yard.
When I heard Mom calling I went in. Tux was already waiting at the door so he was in when I got in.

Mom gave us great big cookies and told us we were Good Boys for not leaving even though we sure could have.

Mom is mad at me

Oops. Mom saw me. Outside. While she was scooping poop, I was eating some of it.
She rushed over to where I was. She managed to get some of it scooped. I had eaten a piece. It was frozen and didn't just slide down the gullet. I had to really chew it so it took longer.

After hollering at me that I was a bad dog I don't think she is speaking to me now.
I imagine I won't be getting any kisses from Mom for awhile.

Could've used a Thundershirt

Ugh. Bad night at my house.
We started yesterday afternoon with some good thunderstorms and rain. They hung around and during the night (early morning) they became very loud and the lightning was so bright.
I don't like the noise. I became restless and started to tremble. I went over to Mom's side of the bed. She coaxed me up and I was able to settle down. For awhile.
I got off the bed and wouldn't get back up there. I trembled.
Mom found me curled up on the floor beside her bed this morning.

I wonder if earplugs might work.

Oh My! Thank You All!

Wow! I am completely overwhelmed! So many generous pups on Dogster! Thank you for making my birthday/gotcha day great!
It seems that Dogster is working more smoothly now. Yesterday it was a mess. So much mess that I wound up getting many more gifts from some of you than I should have.
We are going to have to thank you by listing your name and the gifts you sent. Mom is about to go off the deep end dealing with the work in the backyard and trying to keep us from going Nutzo in the house. We are becoming like little kids with cabin fever! Bol!
But on with the thank yous. I received some nice pmail messages and lots of bones. Thank you for all who had a paw in that.
Be sure to notice my great picture that Redford and his pack sent me. It's great!

Sabrina sent 3 steaks.
Duncan and Hamish sent 7 steaks.
Buddy, Scooter and Molly sent 2 steaks.
Sophie Claire and Harley Davidson sent 2 steaks.
Pennie and Drei Snarky Schnauzers each sent a steak.
My goodness! I have a side of beef on my page!

Petey and Mini Mischief each sent some cool, refreshing lemonade.

Sophie, Fizzy, Greta Grace and Roudy sent baseballs to play with.

Finley and Whitley each shared beach balls. Those girls both love to play in their pool.

Bella sent a pretty red heart.

Look at all the ice cream I received! Gallons and gallons!
Lexie and Buddy sent 7 cones. Little Women and the Fearless Four sent cones too. I will have to share all of that or I will have a tummy ache!


Jia, Dylan and Tiberius sent a hot dog to munch.

Hershey sent a chocolate cupcake.

Krickette sent a golden bone.

Austin and Doo and Zaidie made sure there were plenty of party hats to wear.

Pepper placed a beautiful emerald on my page.

Jelly, Simon and Millie gave me sparkly diamonds.

The D Dogs sent a fun crown to wear.

I hope I didn't skip any pup.

Thank you, thank you and thank you all for making my gotcha day very special! You pups are simply the best!

Thank you and Please save your zealies!

Dogster is So Totally Messed up!
Please save your zealies! I appreciate your gifts, I truly do.
But I feel guilty when I see that Dogster has eaten up so many zealies for trying to send one gift.

I may have to get Zoe to bark at Dogster.

I am still working on posting my very cool picture Redford made for me. It is not working. Gah!