Category Archives: GI Issues

Agility Dog

When I first learned about dog sports, I wanted to do agility. When I brought Risa home so many years ago, I wanted to do agility with her. Agility never happened for Risa and so I got Kyu with hopes … Continue reading

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Chronic

Kyu is having another IBD flare up. He went over 3 months, the longest ever since his diagnosis, without one. I changed nothing. Not his meds. Not his food. Nothing. I was terrified to change anything; afraid I’d set off … Continue reading

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Not the Dog I Wanted

This is a hard thing to admit. That your dreams for this dog don’t align with the reality of the dog in front of you. I’ve been through it twice now. Risa was supposed to be my sports superstar and … Continue reading

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The Worst Luck

I feel cursed. On Tuesday, Kyber was playing in the yard with Kyu. He bumped into Kyu as they were running in a straight line towards me, lifted slightly, and landed screaming on three legs. We tried for x-rays that … Continue reading

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Give Me A Break

I’m tired. I love my dogs but I’m tired. Risa had several chronic illnesses and problems. IBS, food sensitivities/allergies, IVDD, and a chronic UTI at the end. Plus her slew of behavior problems. I spent her entire life managing problems. … Continue reading

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