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AGING NEWFS, ALLERGIES & CELL PHONES

Parker will soon be 11. Somewhere along the way, I began to discover that he had some food sensitivities and possible allergies. For example, millet: in trying some different grains, I discovered that this would give him “the runs” very … Continue reading

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EYEGLASSES

Written 3/24/12 Reaching 10 for a Newfoundland must be like reaching 50 for a Hooman.  You begin to learn about those changes that are beginning. Fortunately colonoscopies are not being recommended for dogs – yet.  If you have heard otherwise, … Continue reading

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PART OF THE PARTY

Do you have a Veteran who loved being part of the action?  I need to share this story, on behalf of our old ones. I took Parker to the regional specialty, as planned.  I gave him his bath the day … Continue reading

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EXERCISE VS. HEAT

It was 96 at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, and the dogs had been inside all day while we went to the fair.  (I know that summers were good for fairs at one time, but it’s a blistering experience these … Continue reading

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