April 8, 2016 I spoke to two local vets that I trust and we have decided to hold off on the Prednisone. He is doing well right now, and we are going to give him Rimadyl instead and see if that’s enough to keep the...
Read MoreApril 5, 2016 Just spoke to our regular vet, well, one we have seen in the past for a second opinion. He agrees that maybe we should hold off a bit on the Prednisone. Really Rocco feels pretty good at this point, why add the...
Read MoreMarch 30, 2016 So yesterday was rough. We found out that Rocco’s tumor has returned. It’s spread to his jaw. Poor guy! Yesterday I was told the to call and speak to the oncologist (who is in the same building as the...
Read MoreJust want to say how much I love dogs! Life is not complete without a sweet doggy to welcome you when you come home 🙂 Do you have dogs? How many have you owned? I have always had at least one dog, ever since we got our first dog...
Read MoreOctober 2, 2015 Rocco’s eye is completely healed, I think he really feels fine! There doesnt seem to be any discomfort, except he has some itching. I think its internal itching. He rubs his eye against the couch, or the...
Read MoreAugust 10, 2015 – Rocco Eye Update Monday morning: I’ve spent the morning with the pups today! Rocco was in good spirits and very excited to spend the morning with me!! Chloe was excited too! We cuddled up on the...
Read MoreThis was written July 28, 2015 Today was our appointment at the Animal Eye Specialist near our home. Rocco, our boxer, has a problem with his left eye, and now we know what it is – well, not exactly, but we are heading in...
Read MoreThis is Rocco and Chloe. See Rocco’s left eye. Thats the problem! Swollen eyelid and redness! Catching everyone up. I am posting these these after the original date they were written. June 2, 2015 – Rocco, our boxer has a very...
Read MoreAugust 28, 2015 Bad news: I have been praying for a good result from the tumor people, but I am sorry to say, he has an actual cancer. Some kind of Meningioma. Have to call the vet on Sunday to get more info. They said it’s a...
Read MoreI watched this adorable video on Youtube last night, which pretty much sums up what it is like to own a boxer. Here is a link to the video – you should definitely watch it Why Would you Choose a Boxer? Boxers are puppies...
Read MoreDog contests are everywhere! Dog owners are proud of their doggies. Many of us treat them just like every other member of the family. We want to talk about them. We want to share stories and pictures of them. Many websites...
Read MoreOur dog Rocco loves Soccer balls. He likes them a little flat and a little shredded. He enjoys chasing the ball when we kick it (if he actually lets us kick it), he enjoys throwing it around the yard by himself, too. Friends...
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