[Dailydrool] So much advice and so little time!!!!!!

[V. Tata-Phillips]

On vaccines for old guys - since I continue to do rescue and strange and unsual dogs keep showing up at my house, I have continued to vaccinate everyone even to the risk of overvaccinating - rather have a $15 shot than a $500 vet bill and a sick dog!  This is the first year I am considering asking for titers do be done on Charles - who is 14.5.  I do Bordatella myself, purchasing from Drs. Foster and Smith - it is internasal and easy to give and I don't want anyone to catch kennel cough from a neighborhood dog who is unprotected or a rescue who somehow shows up at my house!  Cost was about $50 for 25 doses.  I also have the option of giving it every 6 months or every 12 - the buppies who seem to sniff everyone in the neighborhood get it everey 6 months - the old guys who stay at home get it annually.

 

On teeth brushing - we always buy good doggy toothpaste - peanut butter or chicken or beef flavor and tartar control!  But don't waste money on dog toothbrushes - we just get kid's brushes when they go on sale for 4 for $1.00 - or splurge and pay $1.00 a piece at the Dollar Store!   Friends laugh when they see that every dog has their own brush at my house - but do YOU share your toothbrush???  I think not!  We have a Clifford The Big Red Dog toothbrush holder for them!   We brush teeth almost every night - the dogs love the attention and the routinue and the yummy toothpaste - as far as rinsing goes - PLEASE!  These are Bassets!  There is plenty of Drool for that!  Start with one tooth or two and you should be up to a whole mouth brush after awhile - it tastes good - is nice attention and my guys all can't wait for their turn!  So funny to have seen the buppies - even with little bloody holes instead of teeth - begging for their turn!  They have Snoopy toothbrushes!

 

Here is my subliminal message for the night - BASSETKU, BASSETKU, BASSETKU!  Every Bunny needs one in their basket for Easter!  Proceeds to Basset Rescue of Florida and House of Puddles!  Msg me for more info at my4hounds at hotmail.com

 

  


GinnyTata-Phillips, co-author of DOGKU, PETKU and the all Bassets all the time BASSETKU!







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