November 2021: Cardiology Check-Up

  • Cardiovascular Examination:
    • Auscultation: Grade 3/6 left apical blowing quality murmur. Heart rate 100bpm and regular. Lungs clear.
    • Thrill: none
    • PMI: left
    • Femoral Artery: good quality bilaterally
  • Release Notes:
    • Limoncello’s heart disease is stable on the current medication and supplements. There has been an improvement
      in the heart size.
    • Her blood work was completely normal.
    • Current medication and supplements will continue with no changes. Sleeping respiratory rate (SRRs) will be tracked at least 2-3 times per week. This is extremely important to anticipating fluid shifts and the onset of congestive heart failure.

Blood Work:

Echocardiogram and Ultrasound:

Dog Tricks

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.” ~Author unknown

Trick training is a wonderful way to build confidence, engage and challenge your dog while nurturing and strengthening the bond you have with your pup. Tricks are also an effective method to channel your dog’s energy into positive and rewarding outcomes for both you and your best friend. All dogs regardless of age or breed can learn tricks!

The 3-Parts to Teaching Your Dog Tricks

Trick Training Mantra: Cue, Action, Reward

  1. Verbal or Physical cue to your dog, signaling the desired behavior
  2. The action performed by your dog
  3. Reward your dog

Guide your dog through the process, rewarding each small step along the way. Don’t expect your dog to learn the desired action on the first try. The goal of each training session is to improve the results from your last. If your dog doesn’t seem to be picking up on the trick, go back to an easier step for a bit as to not frustrate you or your pup. Consistency and effort are key. Go through the same motions each day and soon you will see improvement as your dog starts to “get it.” Be sure to move at a pace that is appropriate for your dog, and always choose behaviors which are suitable for your dog’s abilities, age, temperament and health. Keep training sessions brief and be sure to have a variety of rewards for your dog so that he or she remains motivated to play the “trick training game” with you. Always end on a positive note and while your dog is still wanting more – even if you have to go back to an easier behavior.


The sub-menus of this section are a collection of the trick titles our pups have earned from Do More With Your Dog. Do More With Your Dog offers four standard Trick Dog Titles: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Each must be earned consecutively. Titles are earned by demonstrating a set number of tricks from a checklist. Your dog’s title comes with a PDF certificate and optional hardcopy certificate as well as a ribbon. Tricks must be taught with positive methods, and evaluators have the discretion to take into account the dog’s age, disabilities, and characteristics, and will work with you to establish alternate criteria. Trick titles are recognized by AKC, CKC, DKK.

Do More With Your Dog also offers specialty tittles such as 20:1, Summer Scavenger Hunt, and Alphabet Tricks. These are fun challenges geared toward enhancing your training by utilizing your dog’s skills and your creativity. These challenges also come with a PDF certificate, optional hardcopy certificate and custom ribbon.

What are you waiting for? Grab your treat bag, your dog’s favorite toy, and get started! Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions along the way!

Slice-n-Bake Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup organic whole wheat flour
    • Contains fiber, protein, carbs, vitamins, and minerals
      • **Also contains a protein called gluten, which can be a trigger for allergies in some dogs 
  • 2 oz. finely grated organic cheddar cheese
    • Contains protein, calcium, vitamin A, essential fatty acids, and B-complex vitamins
      • **You can choose low fat cheddar, Swiss and Monterrey Jack, or you could use a non-dairy choice like almond milk cheese
  • 2 slices of uncured bacon cooked extra-crispy and crushed into bits 
    • Fat can be a source of energy, but bacon should be used sparingly as it is high in fat and sodium
  • ¼ cup organic unsweetened applesauce
    • Has fiber which will help keep your dog’s digestion working at its best
  • ¼ cup water

Directions

1. With a fork, whisk together the flour, bacon, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl until well-combined

2. In a medium bowl, stir together the applesauce and water.

3. Pour the applesauce mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined

4. Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap, and place the dough onto the wrap.

5. Lay another piece of plastic wrap on top of the dough and twist the ends together.

6. Using your hands in a rolling motion, form the dough into a log.

7. Place in the freezer for 45-60 minutes.

8. Preheat oven to 325° F

9. Spray a baking sheet with an organic non-stick cooking spray (I used an organic olive oil spray)

10. Unwrap the log of dough and slice into 1/4 inch thick cookies.

11. Evenly spread the cookies on the baking sheet.

12. Bake for 25 minutes.

13. Cool completely on a wire rack for a softer treat, or turn oven off and let cool in oven for a crunchier treat.

14. When completely cool, let your pup enjoy!

Refrigerate for approximately 2 weeks or freeze for approximately 6 months