Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs

Dogs are at risk for a many ailments, but one of the most dangerous is Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).  There are few symptoms, but a cough or difficulty breathing may be a sign.  Discuss any unusual coughing or breathing problems with your veterinarian.  He can do some testing that may diagnose a very serious condition. .

Cindy standing guard

This is one of my favorite pictures, Cindy standing in front of the garage, watching the neighborhood.  As if she was standing guard.  She would, and just waited for anyone to come by so she could get a pet.  A real sweetheart.

Cindy's Visit to the Bishop of Raleigh

Here she is, getting blessed by the Bishop.  She was always a good girl and never minded a little friendly pet.

Cindy in an Adirondack Chair

I tell ya, that Cindy the Cutest Yorkie knows how to relax.  Here she is on our enclosed porch enjoying the view.\

Cindy in her Dog Bed

Yorkie Dressed Up for a Party

Cindy got all dressed for a Yorkie party!  It was held at Petco.  Unfortunately, it was raining and we know how prissy some Yorkies can be, so only Cindy and one other Yorkie showed up.

Still, she had a good time in her matching outfit and bow (the dots are reversed colors).  A bit scared by all the noise from the other dogs.  She didn't really take to Brutus, the other Yorkie, but enjoyed meeting his mom, and all the other very nice Petco employees and the rep from Royal Canin, who sponsored the event.

Apple Treats

One of Cinderella's favorite treats is the Apple Chicken wrap.  See photo. She loves it, and will carry it around for a while before she eats it.  It's funny, they are kind of hard for her to eat with her small mouth, so she will drop it at our feet and demand that we tear it apart so it's easier for her.

We ask her what kind of treat she wants, and if we say "Apple" she gets all excited.  I think she does equate this favorite treat with the word.  We thought it was maybe just the way we were saying it.  But, one day I was watching the football playoffs, when her mom asked who was playing.  I said Indianapolis and Cindy's head flew around and looked at me.

I said it again and we realized that when I said Indianapolis, she heard Indian-Apple-lis.  So now we have to be careful not to get her too excited.  Fortunately, football season is over.

Cinderella dressed up for Christmas

Cindy wearing her new stole for Christmas

Santa Picture 2012

Here I am at Santa again  He's friendly enough, but it seems like he wants to smother me.  I just want to go running around.  Not that I can move much in this tight Christmas sweater.  Also, check out my fancy bow.

Cindy at the Beach

Hi, just chillin' out at the Omni Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island.  That's the ocean behind me.

Blessing of the Animals

Saint Francis of Assisi is known as the patron saint of animals.  A lot of homeowners put statues up in their gardens (our priest told a joke that St. Francis was the patron saint of birdbaths.

St. Francis' Feast Day is October 4th, and around that time each year, churches sponsor and event known as The Blessing of the Animals.

Cinderella attended that event this year as she has in the past.  She was all dressed up in her special bow.  The prettiest girl there.

It was a nice event, glorious weather.  A nice short half hour, with some religious hymns (Canticle of the Sun) and spraying the animals with holy water.  There were many dogs, some cats, two horses and an assortment of gerbils and lizards.

If you are a dog lover, (and why else would you be looking at this blog) I recommend it.

Yorkie at the Beach

Our little dog does love the beach on a hot day.  She doesn't like the waves, though, and we don't like to get sand in her hair.  So most she rides around looking for someone to pet her. 

Notice the cute upturned tongue.

Here's our little princess posing with a biscuit in order to win a contest. 

She's adorable, but she didn't win.  It must have been fixed. 

HIding from the Sun

Cindy recently moved to the sunny South, and she tries to hide from the sun.  Here she is ducking behind a flower pot to grab some shade. 

Cindy the Fashionista

Here she is all dressed up in her Christmas outfit, complete with leg warmers. 

Cindy's Visit to Santa

Chilling at the Beach