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Irish_Dem

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31. I wasn't sure if you had little dogs before.

Wed Feb 7, 2024, 09:05 PM

Feb 2024

They are completely different creatures compared to big dogs.

They are bred to be companion dogs and very tuned in and connected to their human
mom or dad. And have very different needs and expectations.

I know nothing about cats, in fact I keep reading all the cat posts here and still cannot figure them out.

That is sad. I can only imagine what you actually paid for the "gift" basket from the vet.

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I "inherited" my late father's two Shih Tzus about a month ago. [View all] TomSlick Feb 2024 OP

Anything short of stitches is a success! MLAA Feb 2024 #1

By that standard, I was brilliant. TomSlick Feb 2024 #3

We keep neosporin in every room and we don't even have cats, haha. MLAA Feb 2024 #6

You are so brave! used tea bags on the injuries will keep down any niyad Feb 2024 #2

I tend to rely on the liberal application of oral C₂H₆O as an antiseptic. TomSlick Feb 2024 #8

Very good. niyad Feb 2024 #9

Shih Tzus are adorable little creatures. tblue37 Feb 2024 #4

Please provide some photos of the 'wee beasties'. sinkingfeeling Feb 2024 #5

I second this request Tom. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #22

I'm working on it. TomSlick Feb 2024 #24

I usually email the pictures to myself. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #27

I think they might be like my little Maltese. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #7

Fellow maid to a Maltese JustAnotherGen Feb 2024 #14

The vet will only see my 8 lb dog if I am present. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #20

Uncle Ruckus JustAnotherGen Feb 2024 #41

One time my little 8 pound dog decided to take on one of those huge dogs that look like a bear. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #42

I have a cat and haven't had a dog in years but I do know that bonding with them is the key Deuxcents Feb 2024 #10

I've has Schnauzers and Chihuahuas and they both BigmanPigman Feb 2024 #11

My dogs AND cats like a warm wash cloth blm Feb 2024 #13

Awww. Glad you updated us on your 'inheritance'. blm Feb 2024 #12

UPDATE. TomSlick Feb 2024 #15

Heart for the correct use of "stanch" More_Cowbell Feb 2024 #16

Can't be helped. TomSlick Feb 2024 #25

You're gonna be a fine new pet servant. herding cats Feb 2024 #18

Oh that is really good then that your trimmed their eye fur. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #21

There was no problem with the trimming. They stood perfectly still. TomSlick Feb 2024 #26

She will eventually get you trained. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #29

Get Wahl 5 Cordless Dog Clippers at Petsmart and do it yourself. TheBlackAdder Feb 2024 #17

I have clippers. It's just a matter of working up the nerve. TomSlick Feb 2024 #28

Can you say what dosage for dog on the gabapentin? FloridaBlues Feb 2024 #34

This is for our dog, check with your vet first. We have 100MG capsules for our Aussie Shephard. TheBlackAdder Feb 2024 #39

Thank you will check with vet. FloridaBlues Feb 2024 #40

If they are licking their paws, check their food, it may have too much corn in it Bev54 Feb 2024 #19

Please, no one tell Tom the dogs are training him. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #23

I've been a dog servant all of my life. TomSlick Feb 2024 #30

I wasn't sure if you had little dogs before. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #31

I had a toy poodle when I was in high school - my aunt was a breeder. TomSlick Feb 2024 #32

Oh that is so neat. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #35

I have loved every dog and cat in my life. TomSlick Feb 2024 #37

Yes same here. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #38

I'm sure they are missing their human dad. Thanks for taking them both it will be an adjustment FloridaBlues Feb 2024 #33

Dad's decline was very slow and then all at once. TomSlick Feb 2024 #36