I have decided to interview each of my dogs by asking them each the same five questions.
I know I am the crazy dog lady (ahem, the Dog Dame), but I'm not crazy, I swear. Read on to learn about the mutts that inspire me to blog!
1. For the record, please provide your full name:
They call me Mr. Bits! My registered name is Lil Bit, but my family mostly calls me Bits or Mr. Bits.
2. Tell me about when you joined the family. How long has it been?
Wow! I joined the family in July 2016 and am their newest addition. I'm eight years old, and have the body of a chihuahua and the colors and markings of a beagle. I'm the smallest of the mutts, and the craziest! Despite having two slipped discs in my back, I like to race around the house and yard like a wild puppy. I'm about 13 pounds but have no problem jumping on my new siblings - even Remy who is a lot bigger than me! I LOVE the love, and have no idea what the words "personal space" mean! I was adopted from Love Mutts Rescue, just like my brother, Otis!
3. What is your favorite toy?
I like to wrestle with my stuffed toys! I roll around on the floor and wrestle with them - I win about half of the time. My favorite to play with is Otis, though. I love to run and jump on him. It sometimes takes a long time to convince him to chase me, though! I'm also a big fan of the kong, which is usually filled with peanut butter and kibble, or steamed veggies!
4. What is your least favorite thing to do?
I hate going outside. I'd much rather be in someone's lap or cuddling with Otis on the couch! My people make me go outside and play with the others, though, and I do sometimes have fun. I hate when my feet get wet, or when I have to get my nails trimmed, and I don't like it when it's cold, or hot.
5. What's your favorite treat?
I really love green beans, the 3 ingredient cookies, and the dental treats. I also like peanut butter/greek yogurt ice cream in the summer. I used to enjoy chicken broth popsicles until my people figured out I'm allergic to chicken!
Monday, January 23, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Interview with Mr. Otis
I have decided to interview each of my dogs by asking them each the same five questions.
I know I am the crazy dog lady (ahem, the Dog Dame), but I'm not crazy, I swear. Read on to learn about the mutts that inspire me to blog!
1. For the record, please provide your full name:
I am Mr. Otis Ulysses. You may call me Mr. Otis. My family calls me Mr. Odit or Mr. Otis.
2. Tell me about when you joined the family. How long has it been?
It's been almost 15 months since I joined the family. I was five years old I was adopted from Love Mutts Rescue, and my family brought me home to live with Remy. She just wanted to play, but I was too dignified for that, and a little portly, too. It was love at first sight though... as soon as I met my new sister, I just wanted to cuddle with her... ALL THE TIME. I was really scared of the people in my family and hid from them, especially from the males. I loved Remy, though. The humans kept giving me love and cuddles and treats, though, and after awhile I wanted to be around them, too. They had no idea for the first several weeks that every day, I like to greet the morning by loudly singing the song of my people (beagles) to the entire neighborhood. They know and love (or at least begrudgingly accept) that about me, now.
3. What is your favorite toy?
I haven't played with many toys, though I do have a red squeaky ball that I like to carry around, and sometimes roll around with. Remy steals and and hides it because it squeaks. I also enjoy playing with ropes and other toys that I can play tug of war with Remy. I love to hide a cow femur in the leaves and chew it when I think nobody is looking. I do run and play now, but mostly I just like to chase Remy (or run from her) and sniff things. I like to cuddle with soft toys, but she Remy steals them to rip them apart and Bits steals them to cuddle with, too.
4. What is your least favorite thing to do?
I love to be outside, so I hate when it's really cold or rainy and I can't be outside much. I just sleep on the couch those days. I'm not a huge of fan of getting my nails clipped but mom says I am the best out of the three about it.
5. What's your favorite treat?
ALL OF THEM! I love to eat, and I love all of the different kinds of treats! I love green beans, raw carrots, 3 ingredient cookies, ice cream, and I really love the dental treats.
I know I am the crazy dog lady (ahem, the Dog Dame), but I'm not crazy, I swear. Read on to learn about the mutts that inspire me to blog!
1. For the record, please provide your full name:
I am Mr. Otis Ulysses. You may call me Mr. Otis. My family calls me Mr. Odit or Mr. Otis.
2. Tell me about when you joined the family. How long has it been?
It's been almost 15 months since I joined the family. I was five years old I was adopted from Love Mutts Rescue, and my family brought me home to live with Remy. She just wanted to play, but I was too dignified for that, and a little portly, too. It was love at first sight though... as soon as I met my new sister, I just wanted to cuddle with her... ALL THE TIME. I was really scared of the people in my family and hid from them, especially from the males. I loved Remy, though. The humans kept giving me love and cuddles and treats, though, and after awhile I wanted to be around them, too. They had no idea for the first several weeks that every day, I like to greet the morning by loudly singing the song of my people (beagles) to the entire neighborhood. They know and love (or at least begrudgingly accept) that about me, now.
3. What is your favorite toy?
I haven't played with many toys, though I do have a red squeaky ball that I like to carry around, and sometimes roll around with. Remy steals and and hides it because it squeaks. I also enjoy playing with ropes and other toys that I can play tug of war with Remy. I love to hide a cow femur in the leaves and chew it when I think nobody is looking. I do run and play now, but mostly I just like to chase Remy (or run from her) and sniff things. I like to cuddle with soft toys, but she Remy steals them to rip them apart and Bits steals them to cuddle with, too.
4. What is your least favorite thing to do?
I love to be outside, so I hate when it's really cold or rainy and I can't be outside much. I just sleep on the couch those days. I'm not a huge of fan of getting my nails clipped but mom says I am the best out of the three about it.
5. What's your favorite treat?
ALL OF THEM! I love to eat, and I love all of the different kinds of treats! I love green beans, raw carrots, 3 ingredient cookies, ice cream, and I really love the dental treats.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Interview With Miss Remy
I have decided to interview each of my dogs by asking them each the same five questions.
I know I am the crazy dog lady (ahem, the Dog Dame), but I'm not crazy, I swear. Read on to learn about the mutts that inspire me to blog!
1. For the record, please provide your full name:
Remy. Unless mom is irritated with me, then I'm Remington. Unless I'm being stubborn (because I'm a basset) and ignoring mom and she's irritated with me, then I'm Remington Ophelia, but you can call me Remy.
2. Tell me about when you joined the family. How long has it been?
I barely remember it because it was forever ago! I remember I used to live in a place where I stayed in the kennel almost all the time, though they did take me outside to potty and we played a bit. Those people called me Rapunzel. Anyway, my people came to the shelter and brought with them another dog that was just a little bigger and about a year older than me. I hadn't even had my first birthday yet but was a pretty big girl at nine months old. The other dog was Benelli, and at first we just sniffed each other, but then we started playing and my people gave me a new collar and took me home. Benelli became my sister, and for a year she was my best friend. A day short of one year of living with my family, Benelli got really sick and died from IMHA. I was so sad after she died and missed her so much that I didn't want to play anymore, even though I wasn't two years old yet. It took a long time before I wanted to play again. Then, my family brought home my new brother, Otis, and then another brother, Bits. They are both older than I am but since I was here first since April 2014 AND I'm the biggest, I'm the boss.
3. What is your favorite toy?
I LOVE anything that squeaks! My favorite toy to chomp on is a live squirrel, but mom thinks that's gross. I have a couple of Kong balls that squeak and I love to chase those and chomp on them. I also love elk antlers and cow femurs- they are so great for chewing!
4. What is your least favorite thing to do?
I'm not a fan of getting a bath, or getting my ears cleaned, but I REALLY hate getting my nails clipped. One time, they were clipped too short at the vet's office, which really hurt and I bled a bit. I'm like an elephant, I never forget...and I make it hard for mom to clip my nails.
5. What's your favorite treat?
While I love the dental treats, I actually really love the 3 ingredient cookies mom makes. My favorite treat though might be either the puppy ice cream she makes or peanut butter in a kong. I do LOVE peanut butter!
I know I am the crazy dog lady (ahem, the Dog Dame), but I'm not crazy, I swear. Read on to learn about the mutts that inspire me to blog!
1. For the record, please provide your full name:
Remy. Unless mom is irritated with me, then I'm Remington. Unless I'm being stubborn (because I'm a basset) and ignoring mom and she's irritated with me, then I'm Remington Ophelia, but you can call me Remy.
2. Tell me about when you joined the family. How long has it been?
I barely remember it because it was forever ago! I remember I used to live in a place where I stayed in the kennel almost all the time, though they did take me outside to potty and we played a bit. Those people called me Rapunzel. Anyway, my people came to the shelter and brought with them another dog that was just a little bigger and about a year older than me. I hadn't even had my first birthday yet but was a pretty big girl at nine months old. The other dog was Benelli, and at first we just sniffed each other, but then we started playing and my people gave me a new collar and took me home. Benelli became my sister, and for a year she was my best friend. A day short of one year of living with my family, Benelli got really sick and died from IMHA. I was so sad after she died and missed her so much that I didn't want to play anymore, even though I wasn't two years old yet. It took a long time before I wanted to play again. Then, my family brought home my new brother, Otis, and then another brother, Bits. They are both older than I am but since I was here first since April 2014 AND I'm the biggest, I'm the boss.
3. What is your favorite toy?
I LOVE anything that squeaks! My favorite toy to chomp on is a live squirrel, but mom thinks that's gross. I have a couple of Kong balls that squeak and I love to chase those and chomp on them. I also love elk antlers and cow femurs- they are so great for chewing!
4. What is your least favorite thing to do?
I'm not a fan of getting a bath, or getting my ears cleaned, but I REALLY hate getting my nails clipped. One time, they were clipped too short at the vet's office, which really hurt and I bled a bit. I'm like an elephant, I never forget...and I make it hard for mom to clip my nails.
5. What's your favorite treat?
While I love the dental treats, I actually really love the 3 ingredient cookies mom makes. My favorite treat though might be either the puppy ice cream she makes or peanut butter in a kong. I do LOVE peanut butter!
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Recalls 1/5/2017
Recalls 1/5/2017
There have been a few recalls over the past week that I noticed on the FDA's recall page for animals.
I need to check it more often, but you should as well. My updates here about recalls are not always timely! The link is in the resources section at the bottom of this post.
Blue Ridge Beef announced a recall nearly a month ago on 12/8/2016:
Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling two (2) of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the product. There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products. More Info
Though we focus on dogs here at The Dog Dame, we also love kitties, too! 9 Lives, EverPet, and Special Kitty canned cat foods have been recalled as of January 3, 2017.
Resources:
FDA Recalls & Withdrawals
There have been a few recalls over the past week that I noticed on the FDA's recall page for animals.
I need to check it more often, but you should as well. My updates here about recalls are not always timely! The link is in the resources section at the bottom of this post.
Blue Ridge Beef announced a recall nearly a month ago on 12/8/2016:
Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling two (2) of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the product. There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products. More Info
Though we focus on dogs here at The Dog Dame, we also love kitties, too! 9 Lives, EverPet, and Special Kitty canned cat foods have been recalled as of January 3, 2017.
Orrville, OH - The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited voluntary recall on certain lots of 9LivesTM, EverPetTM, and Special KittyTM canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
The issue was discovered by the Quality Assurance team during review of production records at the manufacturing facility. No illnesses related to this issue have been reported to date and the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
Cats fed diets low in thiamine for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which include ventroflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these symptoms. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible. More Info
Resources:
FDA Recalls & Withdrawals
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