Before you give your adorable pooch or cuddly kitty another bit of human food, take a look at this graphic that explains the significance of that 'harmless' little treat. This is one of the ways our pets gain weight so quickly without us knowing why. To us it's just one chip, but to them, it's a LOT more.
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Update on my health:
Spring has officially arrived in the Pacific Northwest we hit 60 degrees yesterday and oh my how this makes me feel better. The surgically inserted (3 long stainless steel screws) in my pelvis do not like cold! I’m officially back to Physical therapy two days a week working with our third physical therapist. I am very grateful to my physiatrist as she is the team leader of my rehabilitation. This new physical therapist has advanced certification in neurological rehabilitation, a gait physical therapist. “I see lot’s of stroke victims.” Tears... The screws in my pelvis along with the eight deformed ribs have left me with a physical disability one I would not wish on my worst enemy. I continue to pray for GOD to take all this pain away. Physical Therapy is never easy but I can say if your doctor recommends physical therapy do your home work and find the most educated therapist for the area you need rehabilitation. Never give up!
2013 is the year my husband and me celebrated our twentieth year living together and our thirteenth year being legally married. Nothing tests a marriage or any relationship like trauma and I am happy to report our marriage is stronger due to this trauma. I love my husband so very much he is my best friend! My body turns fifty-three and reacts like I am 90, I still have a way to go on rehabilitation. We live our life grateful always thanking GOD in Jesus Christ precious name for all of our blessings as things could have been way worse for us.
2013 milestones
My horse Miss Lily turns eight, Rio our Mammoth Donkey turns seven and Rocket Man our mini donkey is a stout nineteen years old. We continue to pray one day I can trail ride again but for now we are grateful to have been able to keep our little hobby farm. All the animals are a bit to fat again so it’s diet time for all of them including the doggies and one kitty the other kitty has a high metabolism. The photo above is our rescue kitty Jasmine she just has the fat gene going on and her most favorite thing to do is eat and lay around.
Photo of Purcilla (black with her sister Jasmine)
Photo of me riding my horse Miss Lily, Feb 2010 weeks before the semi truck accident working with Rio our mammoth donkey. Oh how I miss having my health! I have not been able to ride since 2010 nor has anyone rode my horse but that’s ok.
People ask me all the time, Does Your Horse Need To Be Ridden?
No she does not, she is just fine being a horse. As you know I study Parelli and she is consistently being schooled on the ground with manners and rules for balance and boundaries.
I suffer from numbness in my ankles, feet and horrific rib pain and back pain with spasms, I can tell you the hips are directly connected to the knees and feet lot’s of nerves running down the leg. The damp/cold causes the stainless steel screws in my pelvis to make my hips ache and back ache and yet I know GOD has me here for a reason. GOD has me in the palm of his hand.
Sadly motor vehicle accidents are extremely difficult to navigate here are some tips on what to do after a car accident. Surviving a motor vehicle accident involving a semi truck can be deadly, injuries are more intense. Take a look at Accidents involving semi trucks.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR A CAR ACCIDENT VICTIM:
If you are riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle and you survive serious injuries you will need to find an experienced insurance attorney, who works in the town your accident was in do not pause. If you have no health insurance it will be very difficult to get the medical attention you need as most car insurance corporations will not pay the bills until the legal matter is settled this can take three to six years. Insurance agencies are in the business to make money, NOT TO DO THE MORALE RIGHT thing for their client or the passenger never forget this.
If you think going to trial will be easy think again…. Insurance agencies have created laws that will not authorize you the victim to tell the jury how much insurance the driver of the vehicle who hurt you has. This is all the game insurance corporations play to ensure the victim of the car accident does not receive a fair settlement and the insurance corporation will not have to pay full policy limits. The cost of hiring an attorney is huge, the cost of not hiring an attorney is even more. Insurance corporations have an open check book for legal lawyers from Washington DC to the State and town you were injured in.
Please share your thoughts, questions and spread the news I have shared with your family and friends. Knowledge is power and knowledge is light move out of the dark into the light and I pray you will ask Jesus Christ to hold your hand as you begin your journey into the light. GOD in Jesus Christ name is the only way to navigate this thing called life!
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
http://wwwyouversion.com/mobile
http://www.donkeywhisperer.com
https://www.facebook.com/Donkeywhisperer
Last time, I discussed three very common lumps I come across in my canine patients. There are a myriad of lumps and bumps that can affect your pets and I simply can’t cover all of them. I do, however, want to shed some light on a few other prevalent lumps and just equip you with an appropriate strategy to tackle any lump your pet may develop.
Thank you for reading my blog, thank you for caring about our most precious world and all the donkeys, horses and mules needing your attention. Thank you for sharing your blog, website, facebook, twitter, and youtube pages! Most of all thank you for your continued support, relationship and friendship as so many of you have touched my heart. Thank you for your prayers and kind words it is an honor to share the word of GOD, please remember to never give up as GOD will never give up!
On a personal note:
I have been writing on my blog for three years now in between trying to get my life back one day at a time after surviving a life threatening car accident (semi-truck) while riding as a passenger.
Blogging is a wonderful way to stay connected to our most precious world and share free information to help people and animals.
With just a couple of clicks of your computer you have helped a donkey, horse or mule have a better life, ahh the power of the internet.
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
http://wwwyouversion.com/mobile
http://www.donkeywhisperer.com
https://www.facebook.com/Donkeywhisperer
Here’s an excerpt:
The Donkey Whisperer Farm Blog had 37,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 9 Film Festivals!!!!
Click here to see the complete report.
Howdy,
Fireworks and Pets Not A Good Combination:
Plan ahead to keep pets safe; owning pets is a huge responsibility and for those of us who have equine (donkeys, horses and mules) living in rural areas we must be extra careful. The equine is a prey animal meaning they get scared when the fireworks start, and the smell is in the air. Some horses have been known to run into fences. Locking them in their stalls is the safest when neighbors are shooting off fireworks I turn the radio up and give lot’s of hay and fresh water.
Want to read more tips on pet safety and fireworks? Select Blue Cross Pets Fireworks for more details.
Dogs and cats can get so scared of fireworks they can run off and not be able to find their way home best to keep them locked in the house too. Our doggies get very stressed, turning the radio up helps, some people tranquillize their dogs until the fireworks are over. I say do whatever you have to do to keep your pets safe as they don’t understand fireworks. Please remember animals do not understand fireworks “they are truly scared and think they will die.” It’s our job as the smart human to protect them and take care of them.
What do you do to keep your pet(s) safe during the fireworks? Please leave a comment to help others.
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
http://wwwyouversion.com/mobile
http://www.donkeywhisperer.com
https://www.facebook.com/Donkeywhisperer
Howdy,
A blog named Long Life Cats And Dogs a sweet inspirational blog helping our worlds pets just sent me my second “Very Inspirational Blog Award”, this is exactly what I have been trying to do inspire, motivate and challenge people to be human angels and help another human or animal. Thank you!
Seven things about myself:
My nominations for the Very Inspirational Blog Award in no particular order:
1. http://granbee.wordpress.com/
2. http://piglove.wordpress.com/
3. http://animalcouriers.wordpress.com/
4. http://awindowintothewoods.com/
5. http://wwwaj-oaks.blogspot.com/
6. http://atranquilplace.wordpress.com/
7. http://kzackuslheureux.wordpress.com/
8. http://professionsforpeace.com/
9. http://denobears.wordpress.com/
10. http://www.elephantadvocacy.blogspot.com/
11. http://www.centervalleyanimalrescue.org/
12. http://faithfulnibbles.wordpress.com/
13. http://professionsforpeace.com/
14. http://veganchopnchat.com/
Thank you for reading, liking, sharing and commenting on my blog!
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
http://www.donkeywhisperer.com
Howdy,
I have a tablet p.c. for reading, surfing and watching videos, I use it when my back hurts and I can’t sit at my P.C. anymore and the bonus “I can take photos of my cats and dogs with it.”
My favorite is the last photo ”Purcilla” sticking her tongue out. What’s your favorite photo?
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GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
https://www.facebook.com/Donkeywhisperer
Howdy,
Pain is a serious problem for people and animals as they age believe me I understand pain management strategies. If your aging pet is starting to limp please remember to check with your vet to find pain relief our animals cannot say “hey I hurt” they depend on their human to pay attention and help them. Knowledge is power and sharing information can help a hurting pet to live life in the senior years with comfort just like we all want to be treated when we age and hurt.
The photo above is of our beloved lab “Steelee man”, and my female dog Jewel as a pup, Steelee man is in heaven eating a good doggie beef bone. Steelee man was a pure lab who loved to eat, chase the stick and be loved on, he is deeply missed.
Blogging on WordPress is a wonderful way to keep a journal of our beloved photos as we don’t have to worry about them getting wet, wrinkled or torn they are always ready to pull up and feel the precious memory one more time.
Here is a really excellent blog from my favorite Australian vet Dr. Rayya explaining in detail how our pets age just like people. Enjoy!
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
https://www.facebook.com/Donkeywhisperer
Introducing a new blog named ELEPHANT ADVOCACY please share with all your friends!
GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!
Melody
https://www.facebook.com/Donkeywhisperer
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