Xena: Thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week.
This week I promised Teddy, brother to Angel Sammy, that I would make sure there was a super good poem for this picture so I decided to do it myself instead of letting one of my siblings take it on. I hope they understand, but it’s probably my turn anyhow! I decided not to jump into the picture. I really don’t want to be stuck in a lion’s den with a big boy lion!!
The Lion of Peace by Xena
The children all flock, the lion to see, No one afraid nor in terror do flee. Like lambs in the Good Book lay down with the lion In peace, as it says in Revelation.
Some day soon we hope the hatred will end; That people of all nations will be friends; That race, sex and creed will not keep them apart. Befriending the lion is a great start!
Xena: We pray for peace in our own nation, with acceptance of everyone’s differences. None of us pups are the same breed or color, but we are sisters and we accept each other and love each other. (Chia still has a few manners to learn…but she’s getting there.) And we think everyone should be able to make decisions about their own body. For instance, I should be able to say, “No, I don’t want groomed. I like my hair long. And don’t bathe me, either.” Right?
Chia: That’s right, and we should be able to say, “Give me all the food I want. It’s up to me to decide if I eat so much I get fat or throw up or whatever.” Right?
Lucy: Girls, I’m thankful that Mom just tries to keep us healthy and happy, like people do for their children. But you’re right, Xena. I also think that the adult people could try harder to get along and be allowed to make their own decisions about themselves. I know this isn’t the official Day of Peace in the world, but maybe we could all try harder to live with that value every day. Xena: Happy unofficial Day of Peace, everyone!
Lucy: Thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week. I’ve made a short poem, but hope you still like it.
Do What’s Right by Lucy
You see, little one, they’re causing a fright. I’ve raised you better, to do what is right. One you are grown, what a difference you’ll make. No hatred or chaos; let’s go eat some cake!
Lucy: Mom said she’s thankful I’m such a rule-follower. Compliant is what she calls me. It’s just how I am.
Xena: I’m thankful I got to go to work again on Tuesday. I kept greeting people real nice-like, but Mommy forgot to bring treats to give me for being a good girl. I still kept being good.
Chia: I’m thankful I don’t have cancer. Mom will tell y’all soon about the scare we had last week. And I’m thankful that Miss Jentry will probably be coming over to stay with Andrew and me and my siblings while Mom and Dad are away. I’m sure Mom will tell y’all about that, too. I just know they’ve been planning this for 87 months.
Lucy: Wishing everyone a good end of the week. I’ll leave you now with *wags* and this Irish blessing: ”May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door”
Hey there folks. While I know Angel Sammy is our poet laureate as well as the provider of such fun and funny pictures, I thought I’d make my own picture today and do a poem for it. If anyone wants to write me a poem in the comments, I’ll make sure Mommy reads it to me.
Living In the Light by Xena I’m a church dog again And I love to go in To greet all the church folks Who oft give me sweet strokes.
I sit in the bright sun; Reminds me of G-d’s Son. I feel warm and cared for Right here by the front door.
The end.
Pee Ess: Thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Mondays!
First, thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week.
Xena: Chia asked to do the poetry this week, so, since I’m a good sister, I said ok.
The Halloween Disguiseby Chia
It’s the No Clue Dog Clan To do the worst they can. Disguised on All Saints’ Eve Dressed up just to deceive.
“Let me at em!” Chia growls, Or they’ll rip out that cat’s bowels. Ri! Bark real loud and roar! The cat will lock the door.”
“Then run fast!” whispered Luce. The cat yelled, “Bones for truce!” The three sat up and begged, But later that house egged!
I was going to say I am thankful Mom didn’t embarrass me for Halloween like she did a couple of years ago:
2022 – How embarrassing!
But then this happened:
How humiliating!
She even faded the background to make me stand out more! She’s been calling me Sausage, as in “Come here, little sausage.” Grrrr. I give her a dirty look every time she does it. I mean, she’s starving me and I still put on another 1.5 pounds. Yep I went from 15 pounds to 21.5 pounds! (Riley’s food sure is tasty!!)
Xena: I’m thankful I’ve stayed nice and slender…although I’d rather get more food! And I’m thankful Mom took the day off work today so I didn’t have to dress up as a skunk…or a vampire dog!
I’ve already done that. Here’s a couple of throwbacks.
I’ve come to suck the blood out of all your steaks! Vampire Xena
Our first vampire on All Hallows Eve was our Angel Lexi. She popped into a party some of her friends back here on earth were having. She said,”“I am back for the party ’cause there are so many good food things and all my friends are gathered together in one place, but please don’t think I turned into a vampire dog when I died. I am not really a vampire! It is just a really great look for All Hallow’s Eve! Bwahahahaha – I have come to suck your blood. (barked in Transylvanian accent, of course)”
Hmmm. It seems like there is something just wrong about the title Angel Vampire, don’t you think? Happy All Hallows Eve, my sweet angel girl and to all our friends out there in Blogville.
Hi folks, Lucy, Ace Reporter here, with another episode of Grooming with Mom. Groomer Mom has had several new pups to groom over the last couple of months, but has been too busy to help with the photos and reporting. So here we are today with little Pebble. And, before we go any further, a shout out to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!
One of G. Mom’s clients told Pebble’s folks to go see Groomer Mom when Pebble repeatedly couldn’t get into her regular groomer. G. Mom’s client spoke so highly of G. Mom, that they immediately called and set up an appointment for the same weekend. Pebble is a King Charles Cavalier/Bichon Frise mix, and is three and a half years old. She was absolutely wild when her pawrents were here with her, but mostly settled down when they left. I ended up going down and working my Zen magic on her, and it helped a lot!
Here is Pebble pre-groom. (Just a bit of shaving had happened before G. Mom remembered to take a picture.)
G. Mom tried to shave her with the longest blade (a #3.5) as the client requested, but the blade wouldn’t go through the mats. Then she tried with the next blade down (a #5) and even that one wouldn’t go through the mats. Her back and parts of her legs were not matted so G. Mom had those areas shaved before she realized that was all she could do with either of those blades. After a text to Pebble’s folks with an explanation, she used a shorter blade (a #7) to shave her all over. Then G. Mom worked for quite a while getting the mats out of her ears and tail. She also had to trim her face a lot shorter than she had planned to do. What should have been a 1 1/2 hour groom took 2 1/2 hours! And G. Mom only charged an extra $10. Groomer Mom didn’t get a picture of her before her folks arrived for pick-up, and then it was too late. Pebble went back into “crazy” mode when she saw them. This was the best G. Mom could get, with Pebble next to her Dad before she went home.
Her folks said they had no idea she was so matted and checked with G. Mom to be sure they had the right tools to keep her in better shape. (They do.) And, strangely enough, they said this was exactly the length they wanted her to be! I went outside too to meet the pawrents, and they thought I was wonderful. *blush* I do my best and am glad it helped. Pebble already has an appointment to come back in five weeks. At least now G. Mom knows to just start with the #7 blade!
Lucy, Ace Reporter, signing off from another successful groom.
Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies. But I wish it wasn’t my selfie.
Yep, this is my stupid selfie. I’m wearing ghost lights, and I think the spirits of the ghosts are hovering around me. It’s all very Halloweenish. And if that wasn’t enough Chia photo-bombed me.
This was at 7:00 in the morning for our early morning walk. I was supposed to be lighting the way. Why couldn’t Mom just wear her flashy sash with the lights she turns on in the dark so we don’t get run over by any cars. (There’s no sidewalks on our street.)
The day just continued to get worse. Around noon, Mom took all three of us to the Greenway, which is a great big space about 15 minutes from our house. It has lots and lots of trails as well as open spaces and even two dog parks. But they require us dogs to stay on our leashes if we’re not in the dog park. We walked for almost an hour before Mom realized that it was a dead end without so much as a side trail to take as a shortcut back. The whole way there and back Chia kept pulling hard on her leash. Mom kept correcting her, and that scared me. So I started hanging back and Mom had to pull on my leash just to keep me walking. In other words, Chia was pulling her forward and I was pulling her backward, and then Xena got tired and was panting and wanted carried. Finally, Mom dropped my leash and told me just to walk with her. I didn’t. I sat down and let everyone else keep going. Mom was almost out of sight when she yelled back, “Goodbye, Lucy.” Oh no! She was really going to leave me! I got up and trotted to try to catch up, then changed my mind and stopped again. Mom finally came back and got me. Whew. I was so confused! She said she’s never taking all of us at the same time again. Never. Not ever. Not unless someone else is with her to help.
When we got home I went to hide in the bedroom closet.
Mom found me. But she let me stay there as long as I wanted. I didn’t stay too long. It was close to supper time.
That was Friday. Today is better. Happy Sunday, everyone. *wags* Lucy
Even though Zoie went home a coupla weeks ago, I still think about her once in a while. So I thought I would let her be the one who did today’s poem. I think she did a great job. Here’s the picture ( do you see she hopped into it?) and her poem.
For My Birthday by Zoie the Schnauzer
For my birthday I wanted crepes, Not a troop of crazy apes! Get me outa here tout suite And take me to my Drew so sweet.
He’ll hold me and we’ll cuddle close; He’ll treat me like his precious rose. He’ll feed me and he’ll take me out. I’m done with this whole walk-about!
Xena: Thank you, Zoie! What a great poem. A round of applause for Zoie, everyone. *Lucy and Chia* stomp their feet and woof*
Now, for our thankfuls. I am very thankful I got to go back to the church last week. I was getting so very bored at home. I’m also thankful that I’ll be going to North Carolina – depending on storm activity – the first weekend of November to do what’s called a “brace” with Chia. We get to dance to the same music at the same time with Mommy. I’m so much more experienced than her that she tests my patience sometimes and I start doing my fancy moves. Mommy said it’s only going to work if I encourage her, not try to outdo her. *sigh*
Chia: I’m thankful Mom thinks I’m good enough to dance with Xena. But sometimes I feel Mom and Xena’s frustration and I don’t want to do it anymore. Then Mom tries harder to be sweet and it helps. I just hope I can do good and not get too nervous at the trial in November.
Lucy: You both will do great! I’m very thankful we don’t live anywhere near the coast, and that our friends who do haven’t been hurt in the terrible storms!
We, that’s it for today, except to say thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
Thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
Xena: Me and Chia… Chia: She means Me and Xena… .Xena…have collaborated on this poem. That means we worked together on it. Chia: At her insistence, we tossed a coin, and she insisted on going first. Not quite sure that’s how it works. Anyhow, she does a line, then I do a rhyme, BOL! That rhymed! Here we go.
The Weird House Poemby Xena and Chia (Chia and Xena)
X: Is this a house made of marshmallow? C: If so, it makes a comfy bordello.
Xena: Do you even know what a bordello is, Chia? Chia: No, but I looked up rhymes and it was listed. Thought I’d give it a shot. Xena: OK, let’s keep going…
X: Or did a dog grow and turn to stone? C: In bed at night you can hear it moan!
X: Or an aardvark who grew big and white with age? C: Whose Mom gave it a roof, t’was too big for a cage.
X: Whatever it is, I’m not opening that door; C: You might get clobbered by the resident whore.
Xena and Lucy: CHIA!!
Chia: Ok, ok, OK! I’ll try something else. Go ahead and repeat your line, Xeboo.
X: Whatever it is, I’m not opening that door; C: Though it might be stuffed full of dog treats galore!
Xena: First, I’m thankful the poem is done. Now for The Big Thankful…we’re all very thankful that Helene didn’t visit us and rip our house apart and flood our yard and maybe kill us all and, and…*hard panting*
Lucy: Xena! Calm down…take a deep breath. Now let’s count to 2…
Xena: Thanks Luce. Let’s see. I’m thankful my folks are back and I get to cuddle with Mommy every single night.
Chia: Hey, Mom and Dad said they’re thankful for what they’re calling a Miracle. The outside sliding door to the porch fell off its track real early Tuesday morning, like at O Dark Thirty, and Dad didn’t notice that it was laying in the yard when he let us all out. He said it was a Miracle that I didn’t run off.
Hi there, didn’t I tell you I would get this recipe from Mom’s box and share it when she left town again?! Wait til you see it. Oh, and please let me know if you have any idea where I can get an African Wambat here in the U.S.A. I don’t think I can get to Africa to get one.
Does anyone know who this Micky Dolenz is that gave my Mom the recipe? Guess he’s someone Mom used to know. Anyhoo, I’ve been imagining making this soup and thought maybe I’d throw in some yummy veggies to make it even better!
Let me know, friends, if you find any wambats and make this soup. I’m really looking forward to having a Wambat Soup Carpet, too! Uh, how long is 17 days?
Thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. Mom said I’ve been a bit ignored lately, so I can do the blog today! Yay! And soon, very soon, I’ll have a new recipe for you, too.
Matilda and Me by Lucy
Hey, get this thing away from me. It stinks and drools and may have a flea.
Matilda, you stink when you poop and pee. If you want, she’ll be your loving puppy.
I don’t! Take me back to the nursery Where I’ll be adopted by another family!
If we have to choose, we choose our Lucy So goodbye, good luck and farewell to thee!
I’m so glad Mom picked me! Mom’s going out of town again this weekend to a funeral over near Nashville. She and Dad are spending the night and then visiting with our Auntie Jen and Uncle Bill. I sure wish I could go and be with my guy, Achilles, but there’s going to be too much commotion there with the funeral and all. I’m thankful that brother Andrew is here to take care of us! I love Andrew and my friend and brother Riley.
Xena: I’m kinda thankful that other schnauzer is gone. Mommy, my Mommy, would look down and see her standing next to her and think it was me… at least for a moment. How could she mistake another dog for me? I’m thankful I’m still Mommy’s baby girl.
Lucy: That’s all for this week. I’ll dig into Mom’s recipe box while she’s gone this weekend and get that other recipe I wanted to share. It’s another unusual one, BOL!
We’ve had a visitor for a little over two weeks. She’s an 11-year-old schnauzer and one of the dogs Mommy grooms. Here’s Zoie from just a few years ago when she first started coming to get groomed.
Now she’s got bad arthritis that sometimes makes her scream in the morning when she tries to stand up. She’s also got a big tumor inside her mouth on her gums. Her Mom’s thought about helping her cross the bridge, but she’s still eating and walking and being a schnauzer.
When her Mom said she was going to Michigan to visit her sister Mommy said she’d board Zoie. But Mommy was super busy and her and Daddy went out of town both weekends Zoie was here, so brother Andrew took over her care. It didn’t take long for her to win his heart. She cuddled with him and slept in the bed with him and Riley. He made sure she ate and gave her her meds and talked to her and pet her a lot. Her Mom said she was a picky eater, so she got some of our special food the first couple of days.
Not looking too picky here, is she?
She learned about the doggie door from the porch to the dog lot the first day here, and enjoyed being out on the porch. She gave Mommy “the eye.”
Riley was jealous at first-even though Andrew was mindful of giving him a lot of attention too-but he eventually warmed up to her and has been looking for her since she went home today. This picture is of Andrew holding her out on the porch.
We know Andrew would have kept her forever if her Mom didn’t want her back. Us schnauzers have always been Mommy’s dogs but Zoie was definitely Andrew’s schnauzer girl! We hope she comes back again to stay.
I am Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess and my Mommy’s Baby
Hi friends, I’m back with pictures of Mom’s birthday trip to the North Georgia Mountains near Helen, GA.
They drove along the famous Ocoee River where there’s lots of rafting and tubing. This is a picture of people whitewater rafting. I think I’d rather stay home!
They kept driving up and down mountains and back and forth on winding roads, until they got to their Air B & B in a little town called Sautee Nacoochee, GA. This is the scenery they mostly saw.
Mom wanted to get a picture of them on the porch, with the trees and mountains in the background. Their backs were to the north, and the sun was busy setting in the west, so the picture isn’t too good. The mountain town of Helen, Georgia has Octoberfest all of September and October. The folks hit it mid-September before it got crazy busy. All the stores and restaurants down the “main drag” were part of it
Now comes the best part! *suspenseful music* I can’t figure out how, but Mom got word that I was wanting to make elephant stew to surprise her when she got home on her birthday. She and Dad looked and looked for elephant meat. This was as close as they could find (ads on the windows of local stores).
Oh, well, at least they tried. They’re going out of town overnight again soon (they’re going to Inn Dee Anna to a big dance) so I’ll take another look in Mom’s recipe box then.
Oh, I should also mention that they both had a great time at the Octoberfest dance hall where live bands played all day long. They danced and danced the polka until they couldn’t dance anymore, Then they went for a walk, came back, and danced some more! One person even asked for an “at the moment” dance lesson, which they gave him. I guess I’ll finish up with a coupla pictures Mom took of feel-good signs in the windows of a chocolate store. (We didn’t get any chocolate.)
Xena: Hey Chia, did you eat chocolate? Mom weighed you in at 5 pounds over what you weighed in the spring. I’ve been hearing her call you her little sausage.
Lucy: Mom and Dad have gone away again. Down to south Georgia, so I hear, for a little getaway retreat for Mom’s birthday this Monday. After they left, I started going through Mom’s recipes, just for fun, to see what we might all like to eat. BTW (that means By The Way in reporting news, or, maybe, just in conversation.) Anyway, BTW, we have a 14-year-old schnauzer living with us for a couple of weeks. Mom said she’d get some pictures and tell you about Zoie next week. But I’m off subject again. Recipes. I did find one that sounded great. Here it is, straight out of Mom’s recipe box.
Did you read the recipe? If Mom’s got in in here recipe box it has to be good! But I’m not sure Mom will be gone two months. And I really don’t know where I can get an elephant around here. We do have rabbits around here if we need more. Hey y’all, let me know if you make this, OK?
This morning, before it got hot, me and Mommy and Miss Jentry (Andrew’s girlfriend) and my sisters all went on a long walk on the trails at a place not far from where we live. The place is called the Greenway. It must have at least 87 miles of trails and 2 dog parks. We ‘splored a coupla “off the main track trails.” One of them dead-ended at a tiny, make-shift beach facing North Chickamauga Creek. Here’s the picture Mommy took of us.
In this picture you can see how blue the sky is and the trees reflecting green on the creek. Do you see our shadows? To the left is the small area where you can actually walk into the water if you want to (we didn’t want to). Everywhere else is a drop-off.
This is the same picture, but a close-up so that it could be my Sunday Selfie. I told my sisters to look away, cause it’s my selfie.
I have to go eat my supper now, so wishing y’all a good Sunday! Xena Schnauzer Warrior Hiking Princess
Lucy: Hi, friends. *smiles* It’s that special day of the week when we have fun, thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
Here is the picture from Angel Sammy, followed by my poem.
The Cost of Living by Lucy The cost of living had gotten so high The chipmunks and squirrels were starting to die From lack of a home with a fridge and all such Stuff that you need. Is that asking too much?
They found new apartments that had slowly been built. There was great stuff in them, and in one e’en a quilt! Each left their “deposit” on the ground floor Before climbing up high to go in their new smashed door.
A big rat or two had already moved in Their little rat children were noisy, dirty and thin. Then the deal breaker was smelled before seen. The squirrels and chipmunks moved to floor eighteen!
I’m really thankful I have a good home with a refrigerator to keep all my food fresh until I get to eat it! And I’m thankful my Mom and Dad and Xena came back from their trip early this week. I’ve been working on my dirt addiction cause I think that’s what’s been giving me the squirts this past week. Mom said if it keeps up she’s gonna’ have to take me to see my dogtor. I like my dogtor!
Xena: I enjoyed being an only child, er, dog while I was on vacation with Mommy and Daddy. Even so, it’s been fun being back home with my crazy sister Chia. I’m thankful for both things!
Chia: I’ve decided to do everything Xena does so I get to be the one picked to go away with the folks next time. For instance I’ve watched how she greets Mom when she gets home from work, and I’m doing it the same. Even so, I’m thankful my bro Andrew was here with me. He let me sleep under the covers with him every night.
Lucy: We all hope all y’all have a good Thursday and have something good planned for the weekend coming up! See you later!
Hi folks! *wiggles all over* It’s me, Chia!!! Wow, I had some fun with this picture that Angel Sammy sent us. Oh yeah, that reminds me. Thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. Xena sort of got in on the action, as you will see. Here goes!
Who’s My Dadby Chia My Mom and Dad went out on a date; I think it mighta been somethin’ they ate, But when they returned I was very concerned. Were their bodies switched? What makes this their new state?
Mom’s got all the stuff and Dad’s walking so oddly. Xe’s going with it. I think it’s ungodly. Maybe it’s witchcraft! If so, then I think that We call the priest to end all this folly!
Chia: Wow, I’m thankful MY Mom and Dad haven’t switch bodies. And I’m thankful for getting to go on our family walks every morning with MY Mom and Dad. We go real early before it gets hot.
Xena: First I want you to know that I absolutely would be able to tell if something like that happened to our folks. My Mommy would still pick me up and love on me, and carry me in to bed to sleep with her even if she was in another body, cause she’d still be my Mommy! I’m thankful she’s still her, though! I’m also thankful for the yummy ground beef we got at several meals this week. And the avocadoes. And the strawberries. And..well, all the good food we get.
Lucy: I’m thankful Mom hasn’t sent me to dirt-a-holics anonymous yet. First, I rolled in it all the time. Now, I can’t seem to stop eating it. She’s threatened to buy a basket muzzle to put on me when I go outside. She did google what causes pups to do that and there were so many things that can cause dogs to eat dirt that it almost made her dizzy. The first one she’s trying is feeding me more of my regular food. I can get behind that! (Or in front of it, as the case may be.) Oh, yes, I’m also thankful Mom’s still taking me to work with her on Thursdays. (She wipes my mouth off before we get in the car.) I’m being very, very good, too! (There’s no dirt to eat there, but that’s not really what I meant about being good.)
Chia: Ok, Lucy Deucy, we’re gonna call it a day. Everyone have a great Thankful Thursday!
Hi Folks! As usual, thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week!
Here’s our fun picture for this week, and it’s a doozy!
Xena, the Girl, and the Bearby Xena
Hey kid! Are you crazy to stare down that bear? You’re tiny and big bears aren’t known to play fair. This isn’t your teddy you take to your to bed. With his big teeth and claws you’d soon end up dead!
“I like him,” she murmured, “and we could be friends. I’ll take him home and we’ll see how this ends.” “Come in,” said Francisco, “and we’ll take a swim.” “Don’t do it” I barked, “he’ll tear off your limbs!”
“Come pet me!” I wiggled and whined and yelped. Then we’ll find your Mommy and ask her to help. My excellent plan worked when we found her parents. The little girl’s safe and Francisco’s…uh, Francisco’s…
Oh darn! I can’t think of a word to rhyme with parents. But Francisco lost and I reported him to management!!
Chia: It was just pretend, Xena, you can’t report him to management. And management rhymes with parent. phthhh Xena: Well, I pretended to report him to the pretend management. So there! Phhhhhthhhhhh. Oh, wait, it does rhyme!
Lucy: I’m thankful that I have two silly little sisters. And that It’s cooled down outside just enough to go lay in the sun. And I’m real thankful that I continue to be allowed to go to work at the church with my Mom on Thursdays! I’ve been real good and greet people with big wags and smiles. Now we’re all waiting to find out if Mom and Dad are taking us with them next weekend on their trip to In Dee Anna or if we’re staying here with brother Andrew and Riley. I hate the ride, but I love to visit! So either way, I’ll be ok.
Everyone have a great rest of the week! XOX Lucy, Xena and Chia
Good day, folks. Lucy here, reporting from W Grooming with Mom. Today our story goes a bit of a different direction. My pack mates and I have found what may be a great new addition to our diet. Please read on…
Folks, feeding ginger to your dog (or cat) is simple and can be done in various forms, including fresh root, powder, tea, capsules, or tincture. Did you know that us pups, and you pussy cats, too, can, in limited amounts, eat ginger? We can! And it has great health benefits, including: 1. Heartworm management 2. Joint Support 3. Digestive Aid 4. Bloat prevention 5. Flatulence relief
I hear y’all going, “Wow! How much do I get to eat?” Here’s the answer, first for us dogs:
For fresh organic ginger root, peel the skin and finely mince the yellow part of the root. To feed fresh ginger, start with small doses and gradually increase to the recommended amounts:
For dogs under 10 lbs, give 1/4 teaspoon three times daily.
For dogs 10 to 35 lbs, give 1/2 teaspoon three times daily.
For dogs over 35 lbs, give 3/4 teaspoon three times daily.
For powdered ginger, the dosages are as follows:
For dogs 1 to 10 lbs, give up to 1/8 teaspoon.
For dogs 10 to 20 lbs, give 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.
For dogs 20 to 50 lbs, give 1 teaspoon.
For dogs 50 to 100 lbs, give 2 teaspoons.
For dogs over 100 lbs, give up to 1 tablespoon.
Ginger tea can also be given in small amounts:
For dogs 1 to 10 lbs, less than 1/4 cup, 1 to 3 times daily.
For dogs 10 to 20 lbs, 1/4 cup, 1 to 3 times daily.
For dogs 20 to 50 lbs, 1/4 to 1/2 cup, 1 to 3 times daily.
For dogs 50 to 100 lbs, 1/2 to 1 cup, 1 to 3 times daily.
For dogs over 100 lbs, up to 1 cup, 1 to 3 times daily.
Now, more info for you sweet pussie cats:
Start small. Moms/Dads, mix a tiny amount of shredded or ground ginger root into their food. Observe your cat’s reaction to the new addition. Some cats may find the spice irritating, so it’s crucial to monitor for any signs of digestive discomfort. You can also boil it before offering it to your baby. However, speak to your vet about the appropriate amount and frequency of giving ginger to your kitty.
Groomer Mom, A.K.A. Mom, already has ginger tea in the house that she likes and uses when her tummy is a bit upset. So she’s going to start with that. None of us (except Riley, who won’t be getting this) have any health issues, especially since Xena’s gotten that nasty yeast cleared up.
Now, here’s my disclaimer, and it’s important for your folks to read this if they are considering giving you some ginger.
Cautions
While ginger offers many benefits for dogs (and cats), there are certain situations where it should be avoided.
Ginger has blood-thinning properties, so it should not be given to dogs or cats on blood-thinning medications or those scheduled for surgery.
Pregnant cats and dogs should also avoid ginger, as it can stimulate the uterus and potentially cause complications.
Additionally, ginger may lower blood sugar and blood pressure, so it is important to consult a veterinarian before giving ginger to dogs or cats with diabetes or heart conditions.
Consulting your holistic vet is crucial before starting your dog on ginger, especially if your cat or dog has existing health conditions or is taking any medications. Your vet can help determine the appropriate dosage and ensure that ginger will not interfere with any ongoing treatments or exacerbate any health issues.
Exacerbate…wow….can you tell I copied and pasted that word. Now where’s my dictionary…
With thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop, this is Lucy, Ace Reporter, signing off with wishes for a healthy day!
Xena: Is my ginger tea almost ready?
Lucy: Taste tests are in. Unfortunately, it’s three paws down. That’s one paw each from me, Xena and Chia. We just couldn’t get past the smell. Oh well. So, if you decide to try ginger, please let us know if you like it.
I'm Dalton, a Rat terrier mix and I came here in Sept, 2017, I was rescued from Hurricane Harvey. My birthday is 8-20-2016. My Gotcha Day is 8-27-2017. And I am Benji, a terrier mix of unknown origin. MY Birthday is June 6, 2018, and my Gotcha Day is Dec 28, 2018. I also was a rescue from a different part of Texas. We also have Angel MrJackFreckles, (2-5-2018); and also we have Angel Minko, (6-18-2017); and Angel Pipo, (11-3-2020);There are also Angels Groucho, Simba, Suki, & Toki. We meezers used to be known as WeBeesSiameezers. We'e all from Michigan, Dalton and Benji both came here from Texas, as rescues..
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 