Dog Health: Spider Bite

Yesterday, we continued the story of this mysterious mass I found on Lilly’s neck while awaiting a routine veterinary exam. Today, let’s move on with the diagnosis of

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Dog Health: When Lumps Appear

We began our latest tale of veterinary drama Friday, with Lilly calmly at my feet in the exam room. I asked her to join me on the bench

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Anxiety Squared

Not the best day. Monday. About mid-morning, I locked myself in a small, dark room and fought off an anxiety attack. I had to. With a feature article

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No Talking to the Prisoner

Lilly guards me. She guards Tom. She even guards other people she likes, most notably Tom’s mom. It isn’t her most attractive behavior. She gives Ginko never-ending grief

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Wordless Wednesday: Send Help

It. Won’t. Stop. Snowing.

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Name That Lump: Spider Bites Dog

Lilly’s routine veterinary exam Monday night became anything but when I noticed a HUGE swollen mass in her left neck / left cheek area. I swear it wasn’t

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7 Best Ways Readers Can Help Bloggers Succeed

Just before my recent trip to NYC, I got some not-great news. While the idea of a dog-centric memoir about Lilly and me perhaps has merit and while

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OMG – Baby Ferret Under Our Shed

Look what Lilly just found under our shed. We’ve seen “wild ferrets” on our property before. Years ago. But this one is new. It looks pretty young to

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Dog Training Update: Absence by Travel

Thanks for putting up with my NYC report. As a girl who often only sees other people or leaves the mountain once a week, the trip was a

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Staten Island Adventure: Magnificent Marge

OMD. A highlight of my NYC adventure was the chance to pop over to Staten Island and visit Sam and Marge from Marge Blog. It required a cab,

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