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Chihuahua Morning Vomiting

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Stella has always been prone to having a somewhat sensitive stomach.  Earlier on, there were a number of times that she would vomit during the early morning.  I couldn’t understand why since she was on a consistent wet and dry food diet.  I did some online research and happened upon an article about other chihuahuas who suffer from an “empty-stomach” syndrome (which induces vomiting, with yellow vomitus) and that ensuring small frequent meals would remedy the problem.  From that day on, I made sure Stella had her dog biscuits and vitamin every morning after her first quick nature-calls walk, besides her regular meals spread evenly throughout the day.  The problem dissipated immediately thereafter.  I owe the online authors and chihuahua lovers a debt of gratitude.  If you are wondering, Stella typically receives our ‘Toy’ Temptations or Milk Bones and a half tablet of Hartz Dog or Pet Tabs Dog Vitamins every morning.   They are pictured below.

*Photocredit: Various Sources

Pet Loss

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My husband just forwarded to me a great link regarding pet loss which I wanted to share…

http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/after-a-loss-how-long-before-we-get-a-new-cat/3809

I admit that I’m still grieving over the loss of our beloved Neo.  Not surprising, since I cried for two weeks (daily) over the passing of my sweet little Pugsley (a pink kissing gouramie/fish); this was when I was a freshman in college.  I’m no doubt the extra-sensitive type.  I’ve always known that the human heart can love infinitely but there are still days that are especially tough.

Recommended Readings (Humor & Philosophy)

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I’ve read Games Dogs Play by Stephen Baker and thoroughly enjoyed it.   I will read How To Live With A Neurotic Cat sometime in the near future just because I found the first book so funny.  Some of his ideas are so sadly true.

My mother-in-law bought a book for me as a Christmas gift, entitled The Wisdom of Yo Meow Ma: A Spiritual Guide from the Ancient Chinese Philosopher Cat by Joanna Sandsmark.  I haven’t quite finished reading it yet but it’s definitely another book I like a lot and would highly recommend.  Another plus is that it’s so beautifully illustrated and a quick read like the others.  I was so pleasantly surprised that it has a siamese-like cat on the cover…  Looks like someone special I know =).

*Photocredit: Amazon.com

Dog Rules

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My friend Ann sent an email to me a while back regarding “Dog Rules.”  I’m sure some of you have already encountered it.  I thought I should post for those of you who haven’t.  It’s really cute and clever =).

*Author Unknown:

DOG RULES

  1. The dog is not allowed in the house.
  2. Okay, the dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.
  3. The dog is allowed in all rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.
  4. The dog can get on the old furniture only.
  5. Fine, the dog is allowed on all the furniture, but is not allowed to sleep with the humans on the bed.
  6. Okay, the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.
  7. The dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not under the covers.
  8. The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only.
  9. The dog can sleep under the covers every night.
  10. Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the dog.