Category Archives: The Vet

My 100th Post

Posted on August 1, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

As I sit here at the computer I cannot believe I am writing my 100th and last post for dogstwentyfourseven. This blog means so much to me and has been a labour of love. I decided that I would like … Continue reading →

Posted in Adding a Second Dog to Your Home, Death of a dog, Dog and Owner Pet Peeves, Dog Blogs, Dog Names, Dog Siblings Reuniting, Dog Tricks, Dog walker Job Description, Dog with Special Needs, Dogs and Their Routines, Golden Retrievers, Guide Dogs, Rescue Dog, Senior Dogs, Shelter Dogs, Sick Dogs, The Vet, Your Dog Gene, Your Dog's Love Interest/Type | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

CAAT- Canadian Animal Assistance Team

Posted on July 14, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

My blog is winding down as I approach 100 posts. As I reflect on what I’ve written, I’ve realized that a theme of my blog has been how dogs are wonderful connectors. For example, when meeting on the street or … Continue reading →

Posted in Adding a Second Dog to Your Home, Care of the dog, Dog Collar, Dog Walker Helping others, Mixed Breed Dogs, Rescue Dog, Sick Dogs, The Vet, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Motherhood and Dogs

Posted on May 12, 2013 by dogstwentyfourseven

Today’s post is a tribute to mothers of both the two- and four-legged in honour of Mother’s Day. My daughter Emily suggested that I write about the similarities of raising a dog and a child. After giving this topic some … Continue reading →

Posted in Children and Dogs, Dog Names, Dog Sleeping, Dog Tricks, Dogs and Their Routines, The Vet | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

My First Year As A Dog Blogger

Posted on December 27, 2012 by dogstwentyfourseven

This month has whizzed by for me as Decembers tend to do, with a busier schedule and an active social calendar. This post is easy to write as timing is everything. Exactly a year ago – minus a few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Adding a Second Dog to Your Home, Dog Eyes and Vision, Owners with Two of the Same Breed, Senior Dogs, The Vet | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Dog Injuries and Trips to the Vet

Posted on September 9, 2012 by dogstwentyfourseven

I think that every dog owner can recite a story about an emergency trip to a vet. Accidents happen, but thank goodness they don’t happen very often. They can be very scary for the two and four-legged to experience, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Care of the dog, Dogs At The Cottage, Senior Dogs, The Vet | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Lot to Swallow

Posted on July 24, 2012 by dogstwentyfourseven

The recent addition to our family, Ember, has recently shown an occasional interest in chewing plastic. She has only been with us since May 2012; we added her to our family when she was almost eight years old. This chewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Golden Retrievers, Senior Dogs, Sick Dogs, The Vet | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Ember’s Follow Up

Posted on July 1, 2012 by dogstwentyfourseven

This week marks the eighth week our new dog, Ember, has been living with us.  I am delighted to say that our choice to adopt an older dog was a wonderful decision! Our family is smitten with her, as is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adding a Second Dog to Your Home, Dog Eyes and Vision, Dog Siblings Reuniting, Dog Sleeping, Owners with Two of the Same Breed, People at the Off Leash Park, Senior Dogs, The Vet | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment