u/Redskinrey

Tuffy's vet visit went really well. We got up early and went on a morning walk then we played ball before Tuffy had a bath. Walking and playing ball helped Tuffy not be so hyper. The vet said Tuffy's weight was perfect. He lost about a half a pound so I guess his low fat diet worked. The vet was also REALLY impressed with his teeth. He got a bunch of shots and took most of them very well. I haven't gotten the results of the heartworm & 3 tick panel test. I hope they call me soon. Thanks again for all the good wishes and support.

-Edit I left out the one bad news. The vet says that Tuffy's patella (kneecap) shifts around a little bit. She asked if he limps and I said only if he lays down on a hard surface. The vet pretty much said it wasn't a big deal but can start him on pain management in the future because he will probably get arthritis.

Nothing major. Just his yearly vaccines and check up plus to address the tick issue and have a test for it.

Ticks are insanely bad this year and they’re not just a spring problem anymore. They can carry diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and some dogs can even develop tick paralysis, which can become life-threatening fast.

Please make sure your dogs are on a good flea/tick preventative and do daily tick checks, even if they only go into the backyard.

Common places ticks hide:

• Inside/behind ears

• Between toes and paw pads

• Under collars

• Groin/armpit area

• Under the tail

If you find one:

• Use fine-tipped tweezers

• Grab as close to the skin as possible

• Pull straight upward slowly and steadily

• Clean the area afterward

• Don’t crush the tick with your fingers

Watch for symptoms afterward like:

• Lethargy

• Fever

• Limping

• Weak or wobbly back legs

• Trouble breathing

• Rash or swelling near the bite

Also keep your grass cut short and clear brush piles if possible since ticks love overgrown areas.

Just wanted to post this because I pulled hundreds of ticks off my boy last night.

They fit perfectly. Was on sale for $6 at Amazon.

It's been raining all day. Maybe we can squeeze a short walk later

Just a short hike in the woods today. We spent the rest of the day at the dog park

I guess it's grass eating Friday.

He loves to roll on his toys but this ball was small enough to get stuck in the velcro up his harness. He could smell it but couldn't see it. Probably one of the few videos I'll release with my voice in it...I hate listening to my own voice

I had fun with multiple dogs yesterday

If it were up too Tuffy he would eat an egg on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and two on Mondays

He's definitely waiting for his morning egg. Tuffy like an egg on Monday. Ain't it a shame he can't have an egg on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday.

I have no clue. It wasn't cat or dog poo. Bird poo? He stunk so damn bad that I had to give him a bath whenever we got home. Luckily it was only his head and face that stink. His jumpsuit did its job.

I put toothpaste inside and on the ridges to help keep his teeth clean. He gets one almost every day