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TomSlick

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36. Dad's decline was very slow and then all at once.

Wed Feb 7, 2024, 09:45 PM

Feb 2024

They were seriously deprived of human contact for a long time. They have adjusted very quickly to their renewed role as lap dogs.

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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