Until recently, I never knew that dogs can get senile. While I’ve seen old dogs get slower and sleepier, this is my first time to witness my dog’s cognitive decline. Three of my dogs are in the 14 -15 year old range, and one of them has been showing signs of anxiety, confusion, and restlessness… Continue reading My senile dog
Author: tonreyes
Mother of a pack of mini schnauzers and rescue dogs. Occasional writer and editor in two parallel kingdoms. Advocate of special needs kids.
Prepare your pooches before you travel
Now that we can travel freely again, a top concern among dog owners is how our dogs will behave while we are away. The two-year pandemic has kept many of us homebound and in the company of our dogs 24/7, and as the world eases back to normalcy, our furry buddies are expectedly anxious. Recently,… Continue reading Prepare your pooches before you travel
Don’t give up so quickly on your sick dog
Last week, my nearly 15-year old dog Misty suddenly lost her balance. She could not get up, and her legs were so wobbly that she could not even stand up to go and pee. I found her whining as she lay in a pool of her own urine, unable to muster the strength to walk… Continue reading Don’t give up so quickly on your sick dog
Tribute to my Ukrainian breeder
I am writing this blog to salute all the valiant men and women of Ukraine who are now fighting for their survival. As I write this, I am cuddling Snowie, who joined me from her home in Sumy, Ukraine, six years ago. She is blissfully unaware that the land of her birth is under attack.… Continue reading Tribute to my Ukrainian breeder
Ensuring your dog’s dental health
Pedigree's Dentastix are a convenient way to keep your fur pal's teeth clean Sometime ago, I had to rush one of my schnauzers to the vet because he was in obvious pain, which scared the wits out of me. After several diagnostic tests and a thorough inspection, the vet found a diseased tooth – something… Continue reading Ensuring your dog’s dental health
Caring for a dog with kidney failure in the Philippines
Kidney failure is one of the toughest diseases to affect dogs and can be very challenging to manage. For those with senior and geriatric dogs, kidney disease could be quite common, and though it is a heartbreaking diagnosis, I have learned that there are ways to make the healing journey with your dog a little… Continue reading Caring for a dog with kidney failure in the Philippines
Willie, our new 2022 champion
I'm very proud to announce that we have another new Thai champion, Plasma MS's Whirlaway, who finished his championship campaign today in Bangkok. He was presented by my co-breeder and co-owner Youngyut Amjaroen. (Beer) Willie's road to a Thai championship was a long one, no thanks to the pandemic that kept all of us from… Continue reading Willie, our new 2022 champion
A pet-friendly workspace for pet lovers who work remotely
By Belle Hernandez Ever wondered what it would be like to bring your furbabies with you when you work? Back then we’d usually leave them to be at our home, where they can be self-sufficient or be under the guidance of a person we trust. Nowadays, as we spend most of our hours in the… Continue reading A pet-friendly workspace for pet lovers who work remotely
Dental cleaning for dogs in the Philippines: things to remember
If you own a dog, you need to pay attention to their teeth. This is even more important if you own a small breed dog such as a miniature schnauzer, since their small mouths predisposes them to dental issues. Even if you brush your teeth daily, there will come a point when you would have… Continue reading Dental cleaning for dogs in the Philippines: things to remember
Urinary stones in dogs in the Philippines
If you own a mini schnauzer, it’s important to be prepared for urinary stones and urinary tract infections. These are so common among mini schnauzers that one of my favorite vets once likened mini schnauzers to cats, who are also extremely prone to urinary stones and UTI infections. Urinary stones are caused by many things,… Continue reading Urinary stones in dogs in the Philippines
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