WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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ZOEY'S BUTTER-COATED PILLS (VIDEO)

Zoey is now on one pill a day for her allergies. The vet says she will need to take it every day for the rest of her life to stay healthy. The good news it, it's working! No more itching or twitching. No more scratching, bloody hot spots, relentlessly kicking her hind legs at her belly. No more cone head or sprays. She is so healthy and happy. Plus all the hair has grown back on her beautiful tail!

The bad news...Zoey hates pills. Like really hates pills. She'll fish them out of a bowl full of kibble, meat, cream cheese, peanut butter, pill pockets and anything else we tried. My dad can pry her jaw open and get the pill down the back of her throat but my mom and I never could. Plus we hate doing that to her.

When our new vet started treating her skin problems, she was on several pills morning and night. We asked if they had any suggestions on getting her to take them. They suggested coating the pills in butter.

We were shocked when she gulped them down and asked for seconds! We stared wide-eyed at her, thinking about all the times in her 11 years we had fought her on this issue. Kaya and Norman usually come over to see what the fuss is about and I let them lick my greasy hand...yum!



Do you have any "magic" tricks that work for your dog?

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU

I came across this post from last year and still really love it so I'm going to go ahead a recycle it. I'm always thankful for the time we spend together, the morning kisses, the company while I work, taking a break for our favorite hikes & outings and of course all the cuddles.

I'm thankful that I get to wake up to this...

I'm thankful that we can open our home to others...

I'm thankful for my little squeaker...

I'm thankful when we try new things...

I'm thankful when we meet new people...

I'm thankful for cousin pups...

And this elder-pup...

I'm thankful for our health...

I'm thankful when you make me laugh...

I'm thankful for our family...

I'm thankful for the amazing places we get to visit...

I'm thankful for the little things...

I'm thankful for the quiet times... 

I'm thankful for the crazy times...

I'm thankful for these faces...

I'm so thankful that I get to spend every day with you...

Happy Thanksgiving!

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NORMAN'S 3RD BIRTHDAY!!

Wow, it's been a kick ass year in the life of Norman!

Here are some things he enjoyed most...

Going on a trip to L.A.

And reuniting with his "cousin" Motlie!

Becoming certified as a Therapy Dog and attending his first 5 visits!

Visiting many of California's beautiful beaches in San Francisco, Marin, 

Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and Venice Beach!

Going on lots of awesome hikes, especially at our new favorite trail 
that is just a couple minutes from the house!

Loving our new house and most of all, the addition of a huge deck...perfect for sunbathing!

Since moving out of our studio apartment and into the new house, we've been able to have many overnight guests and visitors. Kaya & Norman love this!

Going to a K9 pool party & swimming in a pool for the first time! 

Meeting the adorable Violet, a new puppy in our neighborhood, and getting together for regular play dates! Norman is a huge fan of puppies...

Going on many trips to Lake Tahoe where we get to spend time with my parents & Zoey!

And of course, let's not forget, many many cuddles...

Happy Birthday to my favorite guy in the whole world!!

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