The Morphing of Murphy

So I have spent two full years with this family now. I'm impressed. They say I've come out of my shell. When they first adopted me, I must admit, I moped around and I slept a lot. Bebop was also considered an annoyance to me. Oh, also I thought of small animals as something good to eat.
Now, every morning I try to get the whole house to play with me. Normally mom and dad get somewhat annoyed but I think it's cause they just get off work. I'll even let the cat play with my tail. I do eat her toys though so I guess it's her just getting even.
I wonder if I'll get a cake next year. *wink wink to dad* Also, I'm off prednisone and have been since that post. If they keep up with my K-9 Advantix I have no problems.

I have to get off here though.

Woof.
Murphy

Prednisone Disaster

Alright, so it's been a few months since they made up another blog. But that's okay. Not like we have fans.

Anyway, my recent troubles have been flea allergies. I had to go to the vet and get prescribed a low dose of prednisone. It made most of my itching disappear and everything seemed to be going great. Well, that is until the side-effects took hold.

Mom found out I had been urinating in the bathroom and drinking a lot of water. She was worried for a little while but thought it might have been a fluke. The next day, she found more, not like I could help myself. Well, finally she stopped having me take my medicine and when mom and dad went to pick up our heartworm meds, she asked about the medication I was on and found out it was the medicine and was relieved. She thought I was having some sort of kidney problem.

That's about it for now. Oh, as for the fireworks, I didn't think they were scary -- Bebop is just a sissy.

Woof.
Murphy

Outdoor Adventures

I'm so glad, mom's been taking me out for 30 minute walks nearly every morning. I missed those alot when the cold weather, snow, and sleet hit. It's just been too cold before to go for walks.

I'm still not allowed to sniff at the rats. Mom and dad are scared that I'll try to eat them since I'm so tense when they're out. They say my whole body language changes drastically. I go from being mellow to tense and on the edge.

Woof.
Murphy

Sweaters and Parties

Today was Bebop's first birthday party. Mom and dad went all out for it too. They got her a cake, presents, birthday hats, and even balloons. She really hates the balloons though, she ran around growling at those.

We both got these huge bones! They're called mammoth bones, and they're so meaty and yummy. Anyway, we wore the hats and played the birthday party charade, and the cake. The cake was so good. I wish we could get some more. They got the cake from a downtown store called Bark N Bites.

Also, a few days ago mom and dad got me a Christmas Sweater. It's wool and has a cap attached to it. Then after getting my sweater, I had to go to the vets to get a bump on my ear looked at. We still don't know what it is, but the doctor said it should clear up. I hope so.

No Beard and More Snow

It snowed...again. What a miracle? I hate snow. It gets stuck in my furry paws and all over my face.

Then, mom cut off my beard!!! That is the source of a man's power!!! She said it was all matted and crusted with saliva. So she just got rid of it. Just like that?

Stinky Dog

I need a bath so bad!!! I have dead skin and it itches. >.< It hurts. Hopefully I can get one tonight or tomorrow at the pet shop's dog wash station. Sounds fun, huh? Apparently people can come in and tortu---bathe their dogs. They can use the store's shampoos and conditioners also. This actually works better for mom cause we don't have a tub.

Other than that, bad time at grandma Debbie's, but you can read about that in Bebop's page. Also, Christmas is coming up and mom and dad said that they will decorate. They want a small Christmas tree and they want us to have stockings. Glittered stockings. With our names on them.

Today was a good day. Mom and dad took me for a car ride and I got to stick my head out the window.

Woof.
Murphy

Oh, the Holidays.

The holidays. The time of year when all masters all over the world give us (the dogs) leftovers that they could not finish. Especially the children. Why? Kids love to feed dogs. It's universal.

Yesterday when getting my claws done, I got to sniff around to pick out some "stocking stuffers"??? I guess that means we get stuff. Which really means, I get something with my name on it but Bebop will end up stealing it anyway.

Last night I had such bad gas that I woke mom up! BOL! She ran me off the bed and into my crate and deodorized the room.

woof.
Murphy

New Do

Today mom and dad sent me off to the groomers. I was left there in a small cage nearly all day (except for the grooming). I missed mom and dad so much and was SO happy when they came to pick me up. They were excited to see me as well! Mom loves my bandanna. It's Halloween themed; which makes me festive I guess.

Anyway, they love my haircut. It makes me feel better and now I don't have that pound smell anymore.

Woof.
Murphy

Flea Allergies

Well dad and mom set up a hair appointment for me next Friday. They want me completely shaved down (not bald!) except for my furry feet, tail, and fuzzy face. Mom is also requesting...a poodle beard...-sigh-. She wants to "enhance" the beard I have right now. But a poodle beard?! Come on! Mom thinks I'll look "cute" and everything else that she can think of that's a girly word.

I'm having a bit of a problem with flea allergies because mom and dad catch me constantly digging and talked to the groomer lady about it and they told them to Frontline me ASAP. They told mom and dad that terriers are more prone to being allergic. They did complement mom and dad on the flea spray that they bought for me and Bebop, and thinks that I should spread the word...it's called Flee, Flea! Back to the allergies...I itch so bad, and get in trouble when I go to scratch.

Also, they found a weak spot for me. Mom was just goofing around and rolled up a newspaper, but didn't know just how much I don't like those things. I wish they didn't see that weakness cause now they use that to their advantage. They don't hit me with it, but it makes a LOUD sound and it scares me so bad!

That's all for now.
Woof.
Murphy

Update Time.

Mom said that we were seriously lacking in updates and she got onto me about "if you're going to have a website.." She lectures too much. Shuddap mom. Sheesh.

That little vermin, Lewis got to come out of the cage today. I was SO close to victory today too! Until dad crated me for the duration of Lewis getting free time. It isn't fair. Why should I have to be crated? I'm much smarter and bigger. The rat should stay in his cage.

So let's see....what else? Oh, mom and dad came home with a jacket for me for the cold chilly mornings. I look like a little admiral in it. It makes me feel like a conqueror. And I LIKE that feeling. Bebop looks like my little lady friend in her jacket too. It makes her look very fashionable.

Dad and mom have been talking about getting me a haircut soon. I don't know why when it's getting COLD outside. Why didn't they give me one when they first got me out of that tiny smelly kennel? Why wasn't I properly groomed up then? Who knows with these humans. I don't understand a single one of them but they do tend to give the best scratches in the world.

Woof.
Murphy