It’s been one of those weeks where everything feels fine… but also slightly chaotic.
Stanley: Insurance Wins, Bones, and Snow Prep 🐶
I just heard that Stanley’s emergency vet claim was approved, and the amount will go toward my deductible.
I’m also still on the eternal quest to find chews that:
Aren’t rawhide
Last longer than five seconds
Today’s haul included two new bones and a pig ear. He’s currently very into the pig ear, and it actually seems like it might last a bit — fingers crossed. I also picked up a coffee wood chew, which is totally new to me. We’ll see what he thinks later.
With a 1–2 foot snowstorm expected this weekend, I figured it was smart to stock up now. I’m already worried about Stanley refusing to potty outside, so I’ll likely be shoveling paths just for him. I do have a Bark Potty set up in the garage, which he hasn’t shown much interest in yet… but it may come in handy if things get rough.
Puck: Dental Time 🐱
Earlier this week, Puck let us know something was wrong in a very Puck-like way — rubbing his face on us repeatedly until we noticed his breath smelled terrible. That led to a vet visit, where we learned he needs a dental cleaning and likely a couple of teeth pulled.
The good news: his bloodwork came back perfect, so he’s cleared for his dental on Tuesday.
I asked about pain meds while we wait and learned that cats can only be on pain medication for about three days at a time, apparently due to how their livers process it. Since he’s eating well — even dry food — we’re holding off and will manage pain after the dental instead.
Also: the cost of cat dentals these days? Yikes. I’ll be brushing his teeth going forward and doing everything I can to stretch the time between future dentals.
Hector & The Dragon 🦜🦎
Hector is doing great and was thrilled that I found in-the-shell pistachios for her at the store today. Small joys, big excitement.
The dragon is also doing well and has been in and out of brumation, which is a little unusual — but very on brand for her. She tends to hide for a few days, then reappear for a bit, and repeat that cycle all winter.
So that’s where we are: approved insurance claims, upcoming dentals, new chews, sleepy reptiles, and a whole lot of snow prep.
If nothing else, this weekend will involve shovels, pig ears, and a very small dog negotiating with winter. Let me know what your favorite dog chews are in the comments.
