She’s in heaven now, but she sure was something!
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More info about my doggy chiropractor visit
By Bart on Monday, January 16th, 2012 in The Vet
Bart and Dr. Kyla
I wrote about how great I felt on my Facebook page last Friday after my first visit to chiropractor Dr. Kyla Awes. Here’s a little more information because you all seemed so interested! [click to continue…]
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Is Bart ready for Botox?
By Bart on Monday, January 9th, 2012 in The Vet
We were at the University of Minnesota veterinary center this week with Duchess and I noticed they were doing a study using Botox on arthritic dogs. (She’s fine by the way…just a bit of gastroenteritis from murdering a baby mole in Colorado.) 
Apparently the study is actually to help prove the efficacy of using Botox for arthritic joints for humans..but I did find some really interesting studies on Botox for arthritic dogs that I thought I would share. Bart is not a candidate as his lameness is mainly in the knee, but I am going to pursue this for his hips. The studies for both humans and dogs look really promising!
BTW, if you are interested in the study at the U for your dog, they need to weigh more than 45 pounds and have a forelimb that is obviously much worse than the other. Sara Pracht, the study technician, is wonderful. Just give her a call at 612-626-3574 if you’re interested.
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Happy New Year!
By Bart on Sunday, January 1st, 2012 in News
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It’s so hard to get out of bed in the winter
By Bart on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 in Doggy Lifestyle
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Beloved basset helps owner through a tragic loss
By Bart on Monday, December 5th, 2011 in Book Reviews
Here’s a great book about how a dog really helps a person. Basset hounds are really funny looking, don’t you think?
Buster stands guard
Walt Appel looks to blend the hysterical antics of a lovable, low-to-the-ground basset hound named Buster with the tragic loss of the author’s wife in Walt Appel looks to blend the hysterical antics of a lovable, low-to-the-ground basset hound named Buster with the tragic loss of the author’s wife in Buster the Ferrari Basset 
The dog quickly turns the couple’s world upside-down, and effectively puts an end to a peaceful household and those quiet walks in the park. Buster seems to have a knack for wandering into Baltimore’s busy streets, interacting oddly with others, and digesting foreign objects that cost a fortune to remove. The couple learns to love Buster, and finds themselves attached to what has become their companion.
Appel’s true story reaches a life-altering time when his wife Christina is diagnosed with brain cancer. Through her two-year battle, she never loses hope. When she passes away, Buster stands by Walt’s side, and helps ease his master’s pain.
This tribute to a family pet strives to move beyond the simple tales of an animal lover and to delve more into the joy of life. Filled with the escapades and exploits of a creature with a true gift for living, Buster the Ferrari Basset aims to portray one dog’s profound effect on the lives of his owners and the healing power contained in the simple ritual of sharing love.
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Wow check this guy out
By Bart on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 in Animal Rescue
It’s still Adopt a Senior Pet Month! This guy is bigger than I am! You can find him on Petfinder.
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War hero’s dog on ABC News
By Bart on Monday, November 28th, 2011 in News
Did you guys see this story? What do you think?
Photo Courtesy of Kimberly Launier/ABC News
Reported by ABC News’ Kimberly Launier:
It was an overcast day in Newport, N.H., when a simple “20/20″ shoot turned into something that made me wonder about life after death.
I was filming soldier Justin Rollin’s parents Skip and Rhonda playing with their dog Hero, whose rescue from the Iraq War zone where Justin died was nothing short of a miracle.
Sometimes when Rhonda hugged Hero she would softly pet her face and coo, “Justin, are you in there?” It was Rhonda’s gentle way of remembering their son and his last living connection to Hero. At one point, Hero wandered off and took a stroll in the backyard. All of a sudden, the clouds broke and a light began to solidify in a beam directly down on Hero — a kind of vertical halo.
For the rest of the story on ABC.com, go here.
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No leftovers for dogs?
By Bart on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 in Dog Behavior, Doggy Lifestyle
Here are some reminders from the Seattle Humane Society!
Courtesy of PeoplePETS
The bounty of rich, tempting foods at Thanksgiving can pose health hazards to our four-legged friends, and that’s why Thanksgiving is such a busy time for emergency veterinary clinics. This Thanksgiving, the Seattle Humane Society urges pet guardians to follow five common sense tips to keep pets healthy and happy during the holiday festivities: [click to continue…]
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