Weiner Dog Wednesday!

Ohhhh so tired~~

Friskey Friday!!

Get well soon Brian!!!!

Weiner Dog Wednesday - The Bubble Avenger!!!

Friskey Friday!~

ouch!

a future triathalon winner....

This is obviously last years wog-a-thon (look how short his hair is), but he just finished this years wog-a-thon last Friday and earned $216 in pledges. He's probably going to win another darn bike (it's a little less than he earned last year)!! will keep you all posted.

and a Baseball Star!!

Nay got MVP at his first baseball game of the season!!! He got a free root-beer at the old town root beer company down-town!!

Bye-Bye B's . . . .

At 8:30 this morning Shoester will be having his "special surgery". After much debate and me finally putting my foot down on it, he will be b-less. I researched all the benefits and this is what I found:

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS TO THE DOG?

There are several health benefits to neutering. One of the most important concerns the prostate gland, which under the influence of testosterone will gradually enlarge over the course of the dog’s life. In age, it is likely to become uncomfortable, possibly being large enough to interfere w/defecation. The prostate under the influence of testosterone is also predisposed to infection which is almost impossible to clear up without neutering. Neutering causes the prostate to shrink into insignificance thus preventing both prostatitis as well as the uncomfortable benign hyperplasia (enlargement) that occurs with aging. It is often erroneously held that neutering prevents prostate cancer but this is not true.

Other health benefits of neutering include the prevention of certain types of hernias and tumors of the testicles and anus. Excessive preputial discharge is also reduced by neutering.

WHAT BEHAVIORAL CHANGES CAN BE EXPECTED AFTER NEUTER?

The only behavior changes that are observed after neutering relate to behaviors influenced by male hormones. Playfulness, friendliness, and socialization with humans are not changed. The behaviors that change are far less desirable. The interest in roaming is eliminated in 90% of neutered dogs. Aggressive behavior against other male dogs is eliminated in 60% of neutered dogs. Urine marking is eliminated in 50% of neutered male dogs. Inappropriate mounting is eliminated in 70% of neutered dogs.

WHAT EXACTLY IS DONE SURGICALLY?

An incision is made generally just forward from the scrotum. The testicles are removed through this incision. The stalks are tied off and cut. Castration is achieved. If the testicles are not removed, the desirable benefits listed above cannot be realized. The skin incision may or may not have stitches.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT UPON DISCHARGE FROM THE HOSPITAL?

The scrotum is often swollen in the first few days after surgery, leading some people to wonder if the procedure was really performed. If the dog is immature at the time of neutering, the empty scrotum will flatten out as he grows. If he is mature at the time of neuter, the empty scrotum will remain as a flap of skin. Sometimes the incision is mildly bruised. Most male dogs are eager to play by the day after surgery but, to keep the incision intact, it is best to restrict the dog from boistrous activity.


AT WHAT AGE CAN NEUTERING BE PERFORMED?

Neutering can be performed at any age over age 8 weeks provided both testicles have descended. Dogs neutered before puberty (generally age 6 months) tend to grow a bit bigger than dogs neutered after puberty (testosterone is involved in the causing bones to stop growing so without testosterone the bones stop growing later). The same behavior and prostate health benefits can be realized no matter what age the dog is. (In other words, a dog does not become "too old" to obtain the same health and behavioral benefits of neutering.)

The traditional age for neutering is around 6 months of age and many veterinarians still recommend neutering at this age.


WILL HE GET OVER-WEIGHT OR LETHARGIC?

Activity level and appetite do not change with neutering. A male dog should not gain weight or become less interested in activity post neuter.


WILL HE STILL BE INTERESTED IN FEMALES?

His interest will be reduced but if he is around a female dog in heat, he will become aroused by her. Mounting behavior often has roots in the expression of dominance and may be expressed by a neutered male in a variety of circumstances that are not motivated by sexuality.

Frisky Friday!!!

"shhh...I'm ready to pounce!!"

Autism Awareness Day

Todays post is dedicated to Autism Awareness Day. What does Awareness mean to me???

Awareness is for the ass-hole that told Brian "some people need to discipline their kids"
Awareness is for the people that whisper under their breath at a child that is in a harness.
Awareness is for every parent that has a non-autistic child and takes for granted hearing "I love you" from them. (myself being one of these people at times)

Awareness is for anyone that says being a SAHM is not a job because I think my sister has one of the toughest jobs ever, with the worst pay.

Awareness is for every single family that has been touched by Autism in any form or fashion.

Awareness is not a "cure", it is an attempt to get the word out to the World and hopefully inform and educate at least one person about it.

Weiner Dog Wednesday!

"Does this shirt make my butt look big?"

and a landscaper.....