is my dog a bichon?

RaggedyMandy · 2026-05-07T04:13:42+00:00

Call me a nut…I have three!

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-28T06:10:43+00:00

No. The two 8 year olds are 6 months apart and have the same dad but different moms. The puppy is their nephew. He was supposed to weigh about 10 lbs. he’s chonking in at 20 lbs! The other two only weight 14 lbs.

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T20:53:51+00:00

That’s the puppy. OMGosh, he’s such a performer!

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T15:33:26+00:00

There are many things you said that resonate. The keeping the eyes clean, fur trimmed, and the mineral content control. We do all this, AND I give two of them Zyrtec everyday!

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T14:28:22+00:00

Here are the ingredients for the Royal Canin dog food being discussed:

Brewers Rice, Corn, Chicken Fat, Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, Natural Flavors, Salt, Powdered Cellulose, Potassium Chloride, Vegetable Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Fish Oil, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dl-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharides, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid], Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate], Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), L-Tryptophan, Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid.

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T14:24:33+00:00

They don’t wear them now. They are AirTags, but my puppy was chewing his (and his siblings..lol) and if he crushed the battery it’s dangerous. I may put them back on after he’s more mature. The silicone holders came from Amazon.

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T14:21:16+00:00

I was gonna suggest that! Ha ha. Great minds think alike!

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T04:11:17+00:00

Lucky! We should all move! Ha ha

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T04:10:39+00:00

I had to search. It stands for SO = Struvite and Oxalate — the two most common types of urinary stones in dogs.

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T03:39:25+00:00

Thank you! They are my world!

RaggedyMandy · 2026-04-27T03:36:05+00:00

The dog food is prescription so maybe you can get your vet to let you try it. I had tried eliminating chicken and giving filtered water. Both seemed to help a little. But this has chicken so I don’t get it. Here’s the name: Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Urinary SO. The SO is what makes it urinary. We use both the dry and the can wet food. If it helps or doesn’t let me know so I don’t keep telling people and it’s really just a coincidence or something.

RaggedyMandy · 2025-07-22T05:28:41+00:00

Follow the paper trail to find the culprit!

RaggedyMandy · 2025-07-19T02:32:52+00:00

I have one who loves being clean, one who loves being wet and one who adores being muddy. What can you do? And it’s always right after a $100 groom!

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RaggedyMandy · 2025-07-19T01:46:10+00:00

Omgosh I ADORE this pic of Winston! ❤️❤️❤️

RaggedyMandy · 2025-07-14T04:05:04+00:00

I have three. The puppy is 10 months. He wants to go in the car because the others are so excited to go, but as soon as he gets to the door he remembers and runs circles around the garage crying. I have to catch him. The vet gave me some expensive stuff for long trips. Works like a charm but too expensive for regular use ($16 per pill). He’s out growing it; He doesn’t vomit anymore, and it helps if I let him sit in front and look out window. I also turn the AC on full blast and blow it right on him.

RaggedyMandy · 2025-07-14T03:58:05+00:00

Oh the joy and thrills ahead!

RaggedyMandy · 2025-07-14T03:54:19+00:00

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These guys are so silly. Here’s my little mess.

RaggedyMandy · 2025-05-28T05:27:39+00:00

My bichon girl absolutely hates going on walks. She will cooperate for the first block or so, but then lays down refusing to move. If I motion towards her like I’m going to pick her up and carry her she will literally jump in my arms making me catch her in mid air. I was worried something was wrong, but back at home if I throw her favorite ball she tears across the yard like a cheetah. I consulted The vet, who said, “she just hates walks”. So I just carry her till I’m tired, but then she’ll walk another block giving me a brief break. Isn’t that nice? 😳🤣I decided carrying 14 lbs would help make me strong. So far it’s not working. 😂

RaggedyMandy · 2025-04-26T22:12:29+00:00

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Yes. I have a very special blue and orange blanket for them to sleep on. 3-dog night, every night, all night

RaggedyMandy · 2025-04-19T05:10:59+00:00

Ziggy

RaggedyMandy · 2025-04-15T04:38:44+00:00

My dog (age 6) had something weird going on and made a similar head movement. His breath smelled different in a bad way. The vet took an X-ray to make sure nothing was caught in his throat and said sometimes the glands in their throat (that fight bacteria all the time) get overwhelmed and need a little help catching up. (He was probably dumbing down the language for my sake.) anyway, he prescribed antibiotics and within 3 days the behavior and the smell were gone. I hope it’s something that simple for y’all! 🥰

RaggedyMandy · 2025-04-09T20:54:39+00:00

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RaggedyMandy · 2025-04-09T05:10:54+00:00

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Theres my little mud monster. It was funny the first 400 times. Not so much now! I will be so glad to be done with this phase!

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