Now That Is Rash!

Jesse and Josey are losing hair in patches. The skin underneath the thinning hair is scaly. Donna, our Kindergarten Teacher thinks it is a food allergy. Damn, I feed them probably one of the most expensive puppy foods on the market! She suggested me I try another food that does not have corn listed as the first 3 ingredients. Do you know how hard it is to find dog food without corn. Very hard.

FB Friends think it is the mange. Oh no, not that! That is like telling the well to-do mother that her kids have head lice! That's for dirty people, not my babies. Guess there will be a trip to the Lonoke Animal Hosital this week.

These free puppies are costing me an arm and a leg.

Night Away From Home

Jesse and Josey had a new experience this week. I had to go out of town for three days/two nights. I have probably already mentioned this, but my hubby, while a loving guy, will not take care of my puppies AT ALL. Therefore, I had to board them for two night. I am lucky in that in the my local vet will board pets. Wednesday morning I dropped them off at the animal hospital in the caring hands of the vet and his assistants. Like any new mom, I worried and missed my babies.
Picked them up this afternoon and oh, how happy they were to see me, and me then! They were extremely hyper so we walked next door to the animal hospital to the State Farm Office to say hello to Leanna. She was busy, so we just said hello and went on our way home. Lots of outdoor play when we got home and some practice of their newest commands, then a nap in my lap. So sweet and peaceful. Hope they are having sweet and peaceful dreams.
Both Jesse and Josey have dry patches on their skin that must itch because they are doing a lot of scratching. I wonder if I can put a little mild hydorcortisone ointment on these places and they will resolve. I think I shall try this. Also I notice that their neck is pink and inflamed looking. They are wearing flea collers and it looks like it is irritating their tender skin. These will come off and we will go back to the drops on the back - but probalby more expensive drops. These "free" puppies sure cost me a lot of money. That's OK, I still love the unconditional love Josey and Jesse give me. They are awesome.

All I ever needed to know, I learned in Puppy Kindergarten.

Saturday was our first day in puppy kindergarten. Josey and Jesse were scared shitless, or at least that is how they acted. Stayed under my chair, not interacting with the teacher, or anyone else for that matter. Shaking, or trembling when the teacher would approach them. Refused to take treats from me or the teacher. I was beginning to think my puppies were a bit retarted. Poor babies.
Back at home, we had a little better luck. They are doing well with the "sit" command, however we still have a lot of work on the "watch me" command. Guess they are not retarted after all.
They are being very naughty tonight. Only being playful puppies, fighting and barking. So why is that a problem? Because the hubs has already gone to bed. He is going to be pissed, cause they are making too much noisel and keeping him awake. Please be quite, little puppies. Please.

Clover

Jesse and Josey love playing in tall clover. Running and ropping and tumbling among the clover blooms. Occasionally stopping to look up at me and bark a thank-you for play time. Haha