Tough Day

Yesterday was a pretty tough day for us. Our dachshund, Penny, has had spine issues off and on for years and has even had two surgeries. (Ka-ching!) She was a sweet little dog that sure needed the rescue and went on to live a great life with us! Sadly, she was only 8, but we had to do the humane thing and put her down. Her pain skyrocketed suddenly and all the cortisone in the world was not gonna help what was wrong. Her "brother" doggie, Porter, had the same issues (it's a dachshund thing) and met the same fate last January. Two dogs gone within 10 months. Not fair!

This morning has been so weird. Our normal morning routine is no more. I may never see the back yard again! :)

Penny is the redhead in the picture and Porter is the black and tan. They were great little dogs!!

My Dog's Allergies

We have a dachshund with really sensitive skin. She's a redhead so what can we do? Her allergies are so bad that she licks herself until she gets a skin infection. Gross. We tried Benadryl twice a day and then even three times a day! Nothing. Then we had to use a cotton ball and wipe peroxide on her belly and chest (where the rash starts) and rub in cortisone cream on the affected areas. What a pain but at least the poor dog got relief. Now, we have to put her in a 6-9 mos. Onesie to take her out! The vet said that putting her in the Onesie will keep the pollens off of her skin as much as possible. I'm all for anything that will help the poor little thing. She gets so itchy sometimes! Sadly as a dachshund she is low to the ground so cutting the grass short is not really any help. Here she is modeling the latest in dachshund Onesies!