Author: OldGrumpyDog
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An Old Dog with a Heart Problem and Expensive Medication
Hobie is a few months away from his 14th birthday. At his last veterinarian visit, I asked what the ‘typical’ lifespan is for a dog his size. His vet said it is between 12 and 14 years. Hobie was getting his heart murmur checked out, and the news wasn’t great. His “level” went up to 3 (scaled…
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How Farmer’s Dog Helped Hobie
Hobie is described by our veterinarian as a Lab / Hound mix specifically from his “barrel body”. I chalked it up to him just being fat and fed on kibble his entire life. I used to mix canned wet food with dry kibble and he seemed to like that. Hobie has never been a picky…
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How We Got Our Old Grumpy Dog
In late 2017, our family decided to leave the Northeast and head to Colorado. We had family there, and we were looking for a new adventure. Our kids were in middle school, and we just made it happen. It was important to do this before either of them started High School. Now, if you know…