Handmade paper

Posted: June 28, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Apso Aficionados | 1 Comment

Several days ago Kathy sent me a post about a project she is working on. Her question if I was familiar with lokta paper, another treasure from the Himalayas, reminded me of Ceese. It was her quest to learn ancient paper making techniques in Thailand that led to her lifelong study of Tibetan religion.

Here’s the threads and sites Kathy shared:

What is Lokta paper?

Handmade lokta paper in Parker, CO

Happy Birthday Raji and Irdhi!

Posted: June 27, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Gompa Lhasa Apsos | 8 Comments

Sixteen years old today!

Danielle and Irdhi, several months after the Gompas arrived at my house…

Raji…

Research confirms…

Posted: June 26, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Apso Aficionados | Leave a comment

Alma sent this and it’s just too good not to share!

Research confirms that drinking gives you the same benefits yoga does !!!

Savasana
Position of total relaxation

Halasana
Excellent for back pain and insomnia.

Ananda Balasana
This position is great for massaging the hip area.


Alma and Roadie…and teeth

Posted: June 25, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Apso Aficionados, Lotsa Lhasa Info | 2 Comments

Heard from Alma:

Debbie, I took Roadie to the vet for a check up since he is now 6 years.    He weighs 21.9 lbs, heart good, ears and Eyes good.  He told me to wipe his  teeth with a  wash cloth ????  Don’t know about that (smile)  I  give him the denta stick by Pedigree after eating.

The groomer cut some of the hair  off of eyes,, don’t know if it was an inverted cut or not.  He looks like he is looking out from under an awning (smile).  He looks something like Dante on your website.

Warmly,

Alma &

So, I’m curious what the rest of you to maintain the health of your dog’s teeth.


Luxating patellas

Posted: June 24, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Gompa Lhasa Apsos | Leave a comment

Susan wrote:

I know that the Gompas are particularly susceptible to this: I’ve seen

it in at least one Gompa that I know;   my vet has diagnosed it in at
least one of mine,  but until just now I have never seen it manifested.
As of a few days ago I started to notice that particular "skip walk" in
Rinchen.  What I am guessing is that although he has always had a
patella that was subject to luxating that for some reason it is just now
actually acting up and hurting him????  Do you have a course of action you can
suggest for me? 

Not long after the Gompas came to live with me, I met with an excellent physical 
therapist. Planned breedings do take patellas into account, but with such a small
number of dogs, it's going to take some time to breed away from luxating patellas.
Marty Peace, the physical therapist and Canine Conditioning and Rehabilitation Group,
was so helpful. You can read what I compiled here.
 
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