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Just because your dog is pregnant, does not mean that they shouldn’t get some exercise.

Other than their usual friskiness, you should be taking your dog on daily walks up until the last 3 weeks of the pregnancy.

Now, I don’t mean a marathon, and I don’t mean quickly either. Just a moderate walk for your dog that makes sense.

* Tip: Please put your dog on a leash with a comfortable harness, so that something disastrous doesn’t happen to her or her puppies.

* You can check out the Terrier Lover Store for Snazzy Dog Harnesses and Great Dog Leashes too!

Always be sure to bring along water for them and offer it to them a few times during your trek.

* Tip: Please clean up your feces…It’s so rude not to…Just bring a grocery bag and put your hand inside of it. Pick up the feces and turn it inside out and tie it. Voila…You didn’t even have to touch it or make a fuss!

If you have more than one dog in the house, as we do, and they often get rambunctious with each other, try to minimize this behavior, especially as the dog pregnancy progresses, as it could be harmful to the puppies if they play too rough.

Your dog should be feeling the “effects” of being pregnant, and may not even really feel like playing much, especially if they are feeling nauseated around 3 weeks from morning sickness.

Try to minimize your dog from jumping onto or off of high furniture. Give them a lift if you must. Just be smart!

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I hope you enjoyed this Dog Breeding post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

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Many of you may think that our little pregnant dogs may have all kinds of strange cravings and want to eat like crazy when they’re pregnant…but dog’s are pretty controlled in all honesty.

They may want a few more morsels than usual, but that’s normal.

So, what should your regimen be when your dog is pregnant?

Well, a dog’s pregnancy is typically 60-63 days long, roughly 9 weeks.

So, here is your food schedule:

1st 30 days –> The dog should be eating normally…nothing new, nothing different.

* Tip: You may supplement fresh meat into their diet on a daily basis if you are so inclined.

Last month –> The mommy dog should be eating a high quality puppy food.

Now, in my opinion, I think it’s healthy to also supplement a mother dog’s diet, and any dog’s diet for that matter, with Read the rest of this entry »

Well, I’ve never seen a Dog Toy Of The Month Club before today…

However, what an AMAZING idea!

To many of us, our dogs are like our little, furry children…My dogs get sooo excited for a new toy, and they easily demolish a few per month with 5 of them in the household…So, I’m always spending my time trying to find fun and durable toys for them.

This club would take the guesswork out of it, and spare me the time of searching through the stores for Unique Dog Toys!

We tend to get the same types of toys over and over, as they are the ones that are either cheapest, since we replace toys so often, or because they are the most durable…Time or Money Savers…

With this Premium Dog Toy Club, we could probably save both! You are never sent the same toy twice throughout the lifetime of your membership!

It works just like a wine, beer, cigar or book club in that you get a dog toy every month…You can even choose the best plan to fit your dog and your budget!

Great concept…I love this and give it a Terrie Lover thumbs up!

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I hope you enjoyed this Great Terrier Product on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Let us know what the most durable dog toy you’ve ever had! We could use the info over here!!! Our dogs are small, but they are mighty!

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I did a post a few days ago on Winston The Amazing Boston Terrier.

Well, before John & Dianne had Winston, they had their Stupendous American Staffie, Norton.

Norton didn’t have his ears and tail docked, so he didn’t have “The Look”, but he was all Staffie nonetheless!

Photos Below: Left - When I Was a Young Man, Right - Drying Off

This is what they had to say about their baby, Norton:

“He was a good dog, loved other dogs, as long as they could keep up with his energy level…(Good luck with that L.O.L.)

He got along with everyone and was spoiled rotten.

We moved three times while we had him and finally found the right back yard for him and us, which he was happy to defend…

Loved Him, Miss Him, Never Forget Him.

Cheers, John & Dianne”

Photo left: Hi Buddy, Photo right: Happy Day with Norton & Dianne

What a terrible nagging ache from losing our best friends…

…Amazing dogs that loved you no matter what you looked like, felt like, smelled like or what you were doing…

Their lives revolve around us, and all they want to do is show us their affection and how badly they crave our companionship.

You will never forget your best friends, but it is such a fabulous thing to remember all that they were, all that they did, and what they meant to you. Their memories live on forever…frozen in time!

Photo above: Come On, Let’s Go!

I would like to thank John & Dianne for sharing their memories of Norton with us, and the new ones they are making with Winston!

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I hope you enjoyed this American Staffordshire Terrier post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. I found the coolest American Staffordshire Terrier Mousepad! Check it out:

Patriotic American Staffordshire Terrier Mousepad Patriotic Gifts for American Staffordshire Terrier dog owners and lovers! $15.99

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Now, I know we all love our dogs…If your household is like our, our dogs have the run of the home…

But tell me how your floors look…

If you have a larger breed of dog or have more than 1 dog, your carpets and hardwoods likely look beat up.

Pets, dirt and dust can take their toll on the carpets and flooring of a house, which accelerates the lifespan of a carpet by years.

You may even be in need of replacing your carpet now that you’re looking at it.

Empire Today carpet is a great option for discount carpet when it’s comes time to replace it.

They have in-home flooring sales and next day installation.

Check out their Empire Carpet Stories section to read testimonials about their products and services.

5 Tips to Keep Your Flooring Beautiful

* Tip 1: If you are thinking of replacing your carpet with new carpet, consider a berber carpet, as it is more durable.

* Tip 2: It is always important to have your pets’ nails clipped, so that they are not tearing up your carpet as much or scratching up your hardwoods.

* Tip 3: If you are considering replacing the hardwoods, you may want to think about getting laminate flooring instead because it doesn’t not scratch like hardwoods do and newer versions look very similar to hardwood.

* Tip 4: If your dog likes to chew the carpet or find strands to pull out, ruining the pile, there are Read the rest of this entry »

I had this awesome summary of everything we were supposed to do when we bred Knosey and Kaptain.

However, after Knosey mated, she developed a pyometra (check out the post to find out what that is, and how to spot it), and was saved by emergency surgery.

In the meantime that we’re waiting on Kurious’ next heat to breed her and Kaptain instead, I didn’t want this list to go unused, as I felt it is very comprehensive and easy to glance at to know exactly what you’re doing and when.

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Well, if you’re breeding your dog, you will know when they mate, so mark down the dates they mated.

It should be on the 10th, 12th and 14th day after the dog’s heat starts.

Pregnancy is roughly 9 weeks (60-63 days after mating), so here’s what it could look like:

About 3 weeks after mating, an ultrasound can be done, but vets often wait a little bit longer so that the puppies are more developed and easier to see.

The dog may have an upset stomach at this time and may not want to eat for about 7-10 days, just like morning sickness in humans.

About 4 weeks after mating, vets can do a blood test to confirm the pregnancy, if you haven’t had an ultrasound or don’t want to pay for it, as it can be costly.

If you do have an ultrasound, they would be able to tell how many puppies there are now too.

* Tip: It is important to know exactly how many puppies there are, so that you know if your dog is in trouble when they are delivering the puppies in labor. There could be a puppy at least every 2 hrs. If the dog goes longer, then she is in trouble and a vet should be called immediately!

Around 5 weeks, the dog’s Read the rest of this entry »

I went for a walk a few days ago on the pier in Port Dalhousie, and came across the cutest little Boston Terrier.

His name was Winston and he was black and white tuxedo with some brindling effect on his bottom.

Photo left: Hangin’, Photo right: Loungin’

What I loved about Winston is how friendly he was, especially with children and other dogs that were walking by.

Winston’s best feature…His tongue. Bless his heart, he has nerve damage that causes his tongue to hang out to the side almost 100% of the time.

However, what is his “handicap” to some, is his most endearing quality to me…

Photo left: Bright Light, Photo right: Before Winter Walk

As a term of endearment, they sometimes call him Winsock, because that’s what it would sound like if he were to say his name with his tongue out like that…LOL…Good sense of humor!

He is a happy guy with amazing owners, John & Dianne, that just love him to death!

* They promised to send me these photos of Winston to show with this post…I’m so glad they did!

Photo above: Yummy

I’m sure you’ve fallen in love with him, just like I did!

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I hope you enjoyed this Boston Terrier post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Okay, I found a really cute Boston Terrier mousepad…Too cute:

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Terrier Newsflash:

Well, the vet said that the incision looks good and the area is not infected, and Knosey’s weight is normal.

Poor Knosey though…Apparently, it’s not fun getting your staples out.

She was very uncomfortable and wincing when they were cut…It didn’t feel much better being pulled out either…She was not a happy schnauzer!

There were 3 of us holding her down as the vet took them out…

She bled slightly out of a few of the holes, but the vet said that they will heal up quickly…Probably within the next 24 hrs or so.

Bless her heart…She is happy and perky, wanting to eat and play. We are so very happy she is alright now.

Thank you to the Niagara Veterinary Emergency Clinic for saving Knosey’s life 2 weeks ago!

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I hope you enjoyed this Terrier Newsflash on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. I wish I would’ve seen this product earlier, but will get some anyway for all of those bumps & scrapes our gang of schnauzers gets:

HomeoPet Trauma for Dogs and Cats A homeopathic formula for bite wounds, cuts, bruising, sprains, teething, fever, bone fractures, and assists in reducing bleeding. Can also be used before and after surgery to promote healing time. $11.99

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Just at first thought, you would think that dissolving stitches would be smarter for a dog to have after a surgery.

I too, thought this, especially after first seeing Knosey’s staples after her emergency surgery (see post: Knosey is in Serious Condition!!!)…The staples, which numbered 20, looked barbaric at best…

However, my mother’s dog, Precious had the dissolving stitches after being spayed, and her incision wound became so infected, she had at least 2 courses of antibiotics…

Knosey’s wound after surgery, with staples intact, looks very clean, non-irritated, and nearly healed. It will be 2 weeks from the surgery on Sunday morning.

She will have her staples out on Monday, and I think she’s ready for that.

The vet gave her 2 different antibiotics to take in unison, and she finished them days ago already, and I am positive this helped her immensely too.

Now, even though the staples look so awful that they might make you cry thinking about them, it seems to me that they may be more hygienic and easier than the dissolving stitches.

Let us know what your experience has been with either method by commenting in the Comment Box Below!

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I hope you found this Dog Health post informative on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. I wish I would’ve seen this product earlier, but will get some anyway for all of those bumps & scrapes our gang of schnauzers gets:

HomeoPet Trauma for Dogs and Cats A homeopathic formula for bite wounds, cuts, bruising, sprains, teething, fever, bone fractures, and assists in reducing bleeding. Can also be used before and after surgery to promote healing time. $11.99

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Terrier Newsflash:

I wanted to give extend a real THANK YOU to all of you, who have been so sweet and kind as to send us well wishes and prayers for Knosey…For all of you who have called, emailed or Stumbled me…

Also, as an update, Knosey is really perking up now.

As of 3 days after surgery, she felt like eating on her own. 4 days later, she wanted to go outside without being coaxed.

…And as of yesterday, she wants to play with the other dogs…I am trying to keep the play to a minimum because she still has all of those staples in her tummy, but they will come out next Monday.

She has finished both courses of antibiotics and seems to have bright eyes and a bushy, little tail.

* The really strange thing was how odd our Kurious, Knosey’s sister, was reacting to Knosey when we brought her home from the hospital.

Kurious acted as though she was frightened out of her mind, maybe by the smell of the anesthetic or something??? She wouldn’t go near her for about 4 days! It was so sad, as they are best mates!!!

Kurious would shiver out of her skin if you carried her over to Knosey and would scurry away just as quickly! Very odd behavior indeed!

We are so grateful to God for saving our Knosey, and for the fantastic diagnosis and quick action taken by the Emergency Clinic that night!

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I hope you enjoyed this Terrier Health post from Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. To be perfectly candid with you, we were presented with a vet bill, including tests, surgery, after care and medication of over $2000.00 for this Emergency incident with Knosey…Believe me, we’ll be looking into getting pet insurance now, as we have 5 little ones in the household:

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