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Après Vet

Comang had his annual appointment with the vet today. The doctor gave us a clean bill of health and praised my little guy many times over for his good behavior. I was so proud of my little man — he didn't even flinch as the vet administered the rabies and distemper shots! Did you know that a Chihuahua and a Great Dane get the same dosage of the rabies vaccine? And since Comang is a small dog (he weighs about 15 lbs), the vet warned me that he might act lethargic or sleepy from the shots. The doc's prediction proved correct. As soon as we got home I gave Comang a Milkbone for being such a good sport...

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Pooped Out

I'm sorry for yesterday and today's lack of updates. After having overnight guests and hosting a weekend full of World Cup festivities, we are nothing short of pooped. Even the little guy shares in our fatigue: I know we have a nice DSLR with which we can take fabulous photos. I also know that I can draw back the curtains to let in some light into the dim living room before attempting to take any pictures in these dismal light conditions. But I am too tired and lazy so you'll just have to make do with this fuzzy, noise-filled camera phone picture. I'll be back soon with regular updates, I swear. ...

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Pet Travel Kit

I am very lucky to have parents who love dogs and so do not mind watching Comang whenever J and I have to go away. (And I imagine this will also be the case when our baby girl is born.) Whenever we pack his stuff to go "stay at grandma and grandpa's," we usually stuff everything into a large shopping bag because we know everything will be dumped out upon arrival. However, if we were ever to travel with him, I wouldn't mind something like this...

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