I thought we were on the homeward stretch with this mange stuff, even though I was surprised that the skin scrapings at our last vet visit did not reveal any mites (all this means is that the vet did not... Continue Reading →
The last time we left the vet's office I was still trying to digest how ill Phoebe was. She certainly deserved a prize for being a super-trooper. The following day the vet called with the lab results. Phoebe's blood had... Continue Reading →
On Phoebe's thirteenth day with us, we took her back to the vet for a variety of symptoms that popped up after the first health check – constant urination, drinking massive amounts of water, vomiting, diarrhea, and the rash on... Continue Reading →
The day that we brought Phoebe home she was a bit hesitant to enter the house. However, once she got her four little legs inside the door she immediately gave us a large puddle of urine as a house-warming gift.... Continue Reading →
Being comfortable with your vet is important. You can find the smartest vet on the planet, but if you don’t leave the office feeling empowered, you may want to continue your search for a long term vet. People usually go... Continue Reading →
The immediate goal is to get a general health check for your new dog. If you already found a veterinarian for your rescue dog, you are on the right track. If not, maybe this will give you a few ideas.... Continue Reading →
Nutrition is becoming quite a problem for me. At first I had no clue what to feed Phoebe, so I went by the dogfoodadvisor reviews. I did not know anything about protein, carbohydrate and fat ratios. The only thing I... Continue Reading →
We went to the vet. Phoebe’s vitals and lungs sounded good, but she was a bit pink on her belly and her ears were filthy! In addition to all the gunk, she also had some scabs in her ears, and... Continue Reading →
If you cannot afford to get vet care for your newly adopted pet, then do not get the pet. I seriously wonder how many people adopt a pet, take him or her home and assume that because the animal was... Continue Reading →
Phoebe's Tails 