Shiba Inu Puppy-Pangs

Shibanunu's furmom has been getting the shiba inu puppy pangs for months now and this is not helping!

http://www.ustream.tv/sfshiba

I blame you, shiba inu puppy cam!

I have been watching these little cute critters for a month now and can't keep my browser off them for too long.  One day they are like "6-blind-mice" and the next day they are walking around and pouncing on each other.

I want a black and tan shiba inu brofur for Mya!  (ahem... actually, for me! )

Going Raw, Organic, Species Appropriate, Natural, Holistic

Being the furmom of shibanunu and having faced her kidney trouble, among others, has driven me to embark on an overwhelming endeavor of removing as much toxins and chemicals from her and the home. It's very harsh on the wallet, but hopefully, it will pay off in the long run. 

The Checklist-
1.  Waterbowls don't get washed by regular detergent.  Gotta be Messy Bessy.
2.  Water at home isn't from the tap.  Gotta be filtered, purified, or distilled.
3.  Washcloths and doggy beds don't get washed by regular detergent.  It gets washed by Charlie's no-residue soap.
4.  Floors don't get mopped with commercial floor cleaners.  It's only mopped with water and vinegar solution, which also replaces Lysol for disinfecting purposes.
5.  Food has been shifted from kibbles (which purist rawfeeders call krapple), to home-cooked, to Prey Model Raw or S.A.R.F. (Species Appropriate Raw Food) to Compromised S.A.R.F. modified for kidney health and a lazy eater.

Othe Items In To-Do List:
1.  Withdraw spot-on anti-tick and flea prevention and replace with Diatomaceous Earth (kills insects and worms) and other natural insect repellants.
---Note:  Is it better to give Revolution which is an all in one spot on for ticks, fleas and heartworm or use Diatomaceous Earth for the parasites, but give Heartguard as a separate Heartworm prevention?
---Or how about the natural remedies from Wolf Creek Ranch?http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/defaq.html

 

There is another site offering DE and other natural products, worth checking out:

http://www.dirtworks.net/Diatomaceous-Earth.html#anchorDE

 

There's much reading and researching to do, specially when it's nearing the time for booster shots.  There's also a great amount of talk regarding titer testing and how they should be acceptable as a replacement for booster shots.  But last I heard is that even titer testing isn't quite accurate in pin-pointing immunity.

 

On a lighter note, this is one cool site with ballistic canine equipment. Check out the storm lights. Way cool! http://www.k9storm.com/cataloguenew01.html. And this is just cute and funny stuff but I'm sure their products are functional too! http://www.doggles.com/

 

 

Shiba Inu Rock Portrait

Nope, this isn't the famous shiba inu puppycam with 1 pup left.  Mya's rock portrait from MyPetHusky Club from Malaysia has arrived. This is an original rock portrait from artist Suzi Chua.  www.suzichua.com

My Rock Mya Portrait- Pocket Mya!

Pest-Control Services, Begone!

The thing about having a furkid with kidney and allergy issues is that you have to be paranoid about what she ingests and what she sniffs- as these could get into her bloodstream and cause problems.

Last year, I asked our condo pest control service provider to give me a list of all the chemicals they use to fumigate as I wanted to have our veterinarian check if these are safe.  They replied with a letter assuring me that what they use is safe (though they provided no basis, and no list of chemicals) and told me that they only apply it where it can not be reached.  It has been  years since our last fumigation. Why?  Because shibanunu loves to sniff out all nooks and crannies with gusto! 





Drain-sniffing is one of her pastimes.



And so is chewing her foot when I'm not looking

Quirky little nunu!

Warm Blanket and Purple Ears

This is what contentment looks like during a warm summer day.  (AC and soft microfiber blanket required.)

Huggable Peaceful Puppy- NOT!

Today, I actually considered not having her walked as her purple ears may catch too much attention from the neighbors...But who cares?  Not this little girl!



Mya and Her Purple Ears from Using Her Eardrops





They're So Bad and Yet So Good!

When your dog develops allergies, you need to know what the allergen is, in order to avoid exposure (if at all possible) and thereby avoid the symptoms.  Unfortunately, it's not an easy task.  Figuring out whether an allergy is food-related or environment-related can be like... chasing after one's tail.

These are the chews that Mya misses the most since we have become uber strict with what she ingests. 



Mya:  "I will sit/ stay forever for another chunk of this treat!"



Mya:  "I don't mind being left all alone, as long as I have my Beef Hides".

Oh Greenies, my Greenies
I miss you so...
I can tell that you're in my cabinet
Because your scent makes me look whenever you're near
You lie in the dark with my Raw Hide pack
I can't take my mind off you though it's been so long
When will they ever open my cabinet?
So I can sniff you, and devour you,
My most awesome favoritest treats.

Summer Is Here

On days like this, I am very unsure about the weather- so nice and cool in the mornings and yet it becomes so hot and humid in the afternoons.  Summer is here again.  Not yet at its height, but definitely peeking around the corner.

The shibabunu has been enjoying her spot on this sofa in the room she has branded "hers", but the summer heat will soon take back this room as it progressively becomes unbearably hot, baking against the afternoon sun.  But one thing hsa to be said... This makes a pretty cool photo opportunity.


"I'm in my room, and I'm on my throne"