It was a mix bag in our corner of the world this past week. We had a snow-day on Wednesday and the office where I work closed for the day.
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| ~Max~ |
So, this unplanned day where we had to stay home, turned into the best day of the week.
I made beef stew ....
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| ~A hearty meal on a snowy day~ |
The dogs played in the snow ...
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| ~Max and Ginger~ |
We watched TV and took a nap.
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| ~Ginger taking a nap - She's such a lady!~ |
The snow was really not the prettiest because it was mixed with rain, so we made sure to enjoy it while it lasted.
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| ~A Scottie snow-Angel?~ |
On Thursday it was back to real-life which was a trip to the vet for Rhett and Alf. I've decided that having two vets in two opposite directions an hour apart, didn't make sense for us. So, just as I've done with Alf and Bailey, I've turned Rhett's care over to Mobile Vet. **
You may have noticed that Mobile Vet is not all mobile all the time. He will and does come to our house, but he also has a brick and mortar office, so whenever possible we go there to save the rescue the house-call fee.**
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| ~A quick-stop before the V - E - T~ |
Rhett was due for a six-month check up. I don't know if I've mentioned, at least lately, that he has epilepsy. So this appointment was to check the levels of the phenobarbital that he has in his system, and make sure that his liver remains healthy.
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| ~Rhett~ |
Joy tagged along because I'd noticed a lump on her neck that I thought needed to be looked at. I'd also heard from the oncologist. The assistant felt that there was nothing that could be done for either Joy or Bailey because we didn't and don't have a definitive diagnosis for either one. **
Uh, I thought that's why we were seeing an oncologist, to get that diagnosis...** So I talked it all over with Mobile Vet who agreed. He knows the oncologist pretty well and promised to talk to him about them both.
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| ~Mobile Vet and his assistant doing an aspirate on Joy's lump~ |
And finally, Bailey has had a pretty good week. She's been coughing a little bit, but not enough to make me overly concerned. She has been up and around and is in good spirits.
I think we're in a good place as we start the new week.
Knock on wood that it stays that way!
I made beef stew ....
I think we're in a good place as we start the new week.
Knock on wood that it stays that way! 
They all look like snow is the fun stuff to play in. Wonderful to have a trusted vet handy? How far to drive? down here about 7 minutes at the most, or 14 the other way to their other clinic which has the X-ray machine.
ReplyDeleteHello, the snow day looks fun for all the dogs. Todd looks cute making his angel and with all the snow on his face. Sending well wishes for all the furbabies. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteFire the oncologist and let Todd make the diagnosis.
ReplyDeletesmiles here. and liking that mobile vet more all the time. xo
ReplyDeleteIt looks like everyone that was out in the snow enjoyed themselves.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a reasonably good report. We hope there will be some response from the oncologist too. We also love our snow, but sadly this weekend's rain took most of it away:(
ReplyDeleteHere's to a good week for all of you.
Woos- Lightning, Misty, and Timber
Wow! You have lots of snow! We have only a little and some high winds blowing that around. Hope your doggies stay well.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all...your stew...it looks wonderful. Mine always ends up just brown, even the carrots! The dogs are certainly enjoying the snow. Snow Days are always a fun holiday.
ReplyDeleteSnow days are always the best. After having some fun in it. You get to go inside and watch tv all day and nap here and there. Your stew looks delicious. Thanks for the share. Have a wonderful rest of your week.
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I love watching dogs play in the snow. They have such joy and it is contagious.
ReplyDeleteHappy it was a good snow day!
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Hazel & Mabel
That snow day looked perfect! We're glad you got to have a nice day before having to do all the vet visits. You are lucky to have a vet you can trust and rely on.
ReplyDeleteIt sure does look like you made the most of your snow day. The pups had FUN!!!! I'm glad to hear that the pups are all starting this week in good shape. Sending pats and love to all of them.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see life's so much better this week. The ups and downs of a dog mamas life must be overwhelming at times with so many in your tribe. I admire you from the bottom of my heart!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a snow day and that you are consolidating vets. Fingers crossed for the pups!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the snow and that the vet trip went well. We also had the snow day but were both able to work from home.
ReplyDeleteDogs and beef stew make snow days a lot more fun.
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ReplyDeleteMy dog seems to love the snow as well. Probably because he doesn't have to shovel it.
ReplyDeleteEvery person, human & furry, needs a day off once in awhile... and it sounds like you & your crew made the snow day a GREAT day! Yayyy!!!! I'm so glad. Love, Andrea xoxo
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We only have about an inch of snow. We sure would like more. We wish we had a vet that came to us.
ReplyDeleteThe dogs are sooo happy when it snows,,, arent they? Happiness is what its all about!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get some good results or answers from the vets Kim.
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