Debby on…scratching dogs

Posted: March 28, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: DRambles on Black Mountain, Lotsa Lhasa Info | 10 Comments
Christi is at her wit’s end. Who could blame her. She is battling a scratching dog. Here’s what she had to say:
Hi Debby,
I’m bummed!!! You should see Ruby’s coat, it’s a total mess, bald spots everywhere and she continues to scratch. I’m at my wits end and not sure where to go from here. I’ve changed her diet to non grain, using the spring tonic that Tammy suggested, have her on Benedryl and used a Flea and mite shampoo just in case she picked up mites at one of the shows. I’ve braided her hair and she rips the hair out as she scratches.
I had her coat looking so good for Pueblo and then everything went to hell. She’s got bald spots on both sides now right behind her shoulders and also behind both ears and as I’m typing I looked down at her and she’s scratching……. uggh.  I had another thought yesterday to try the little mittens they use on newborns and tie them loosely on her back feet so if she scratches at least she won’t tear any more hair although there’s not much left to tear.
Any suggestions?????????????????????????????????????????
This is not uncommon problem, frustrating for any dog owner, particularly so when trying to keep a dog in show condition. I’m opening this up for discussion. I’ve added What’s Eating Them? Food Allergies. to both the Nutrition page and the Veterinary page. Let’s talk!
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Debby on…late Friday afternoon

Posted: March 27, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: DRambles on Black Mountain | 4 Comments

Snow! We’ve got snow!

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Snow, a big snow, was predicted to start around midnight Wednesday night. Go figure. Zena was scheduled out on a 7:15 AM flight Thursday morning. Wednesday evening’s newcast told of airlines canceling flights in preparation. Seemed like overkill to me. I set the alarm for 3:45AM, a pointless activity since I woke up every 15 minutes not wanting to oversleep. The snow that night, like most snows this winter, was a dusting. The roads were clear. Zena and I made her 5:30AM check-in time. I drove back up the hill, through Bear Creek Canyon, stopping to do an errand in Evergreen. The bank opens at 7AM.  I was home before 8AM. I parked Sleek Sue, poured a cup of coffee, looked out the library window to see snow pouring. Pouring!

Thursday is Show Dog Grooming Day. Thursday is Nail Day (I trade with Jonette). Thursday is Crack The Back Day (apologies to Jason; he prefers the word adjusting – although he loves to hear the Crack!). Just last week Thursday became Margo’s Kindergarten Class day. Thursday isn’t a typical work day, but it’s a very busy day. I looked at that pouring snow and decided Thursday was going to be Snowed In Day. I let my fingers do the walking, cancelling the day’s activities, pretending to be snowed in.

For two days I have been a slob. A snowed in slob. The luxury of it all. I haven’t groomed show dogs. I have a nice area in the basement for grooming. It isn’t as efficient as grooming at the shop, but it’s certainly far more than adequate. My nails themselves need ‘grooming’. Like the dogs, they remain in need. Margo is a truant. Her lessons undone. I don’t care! I’ve been snowed in! A snowed in slob.

Snow! A Snow Day! Or two! Snowed in! Ah. The luxury of it all!

Mary sent…Roman

Posted: March 25, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos | 2 Comments

Here’s a picture of Roman with his RA Title…

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and Roman and Taz…

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The Baa Studs

Posted: March 24, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: Apso Aficionados | Leave a comment

I got this from two different Apso Aficionados on the same day. Can’t seem to find a photo to go with this post…you’ll just have to view the video. Amazing dogs! Creative shepherds!

Debby…has to share the news.

Posted: March 23, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: Apso Aficionados | 10 Comments

Ponya is going to live with Susan and her Gompa Clan sometime around Memorial Day. I am delighted! What better place to live out her retirement years?! Ponya has lived as a pack member her entire life. She arrived with her dam, Irdhi, in the original ten Gompas delivered on my door step. She is a gentle dog, never instigating confrontation.

The first time several of the Gompas were seen in public – November 2002 – Ponya, along with her grandfather Katu, was there…

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She participated in the Tibet – Remembering Our Past – St. Louis in 2004…

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She achieved her Championship (shush, don’t tell anybody) through the International Kennel Club…

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Melissa took this photo of her in 2007 during Apsos On The Mountain…

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And she is, of course, the mother of latest Gompa puppies, Margo and Dawa…

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Had Susan not agreed to accept Ponya in her California Gompa Clan, she would have lived out her years here. I cannot explain that decision. Ceese has always said the Gompas need to be with their clan. For Ponya, I feel (not think, feel) she needs to be with her relatives. I cannot explain that either. All I know is Ponya was either going to live with Susan’s Clan or stay here with The (everchanging) Clan She’s Known Since Puppyhood. Susan was…oh drat, I cannot find the email, so I’ll substitute the intention of her words…Susan was honored I would want her to provide Ponya a Forever Home. Heck, I’m sure you guys would agree, can you think of anyone more qualified? As Vickie wrote, “Yes! I’d love to live in Susan’s garden.” 

I can’t wait to see photos of Ponya enjoying California’s sunshine, I can’t wait to hear Susan’s stories and see Susan’s photos of Ponya integrating into that California Clan. I’m sure the rest of you agree. What a great thing! We’d all love to live in Susan’s garden!

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