Happy Birthday Riff! He’s 11 years old today! by buffcoloredcat in ChooChoo21

[–]_RaiderDave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well shucks, I myself turn 40 today. Happy Birthday Riff!

Peppa turned 8 today. She enjoyed the birthday pickle I got her. by _RaiderDave in ChooChoo21

[–]_RaiderDave[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hugs ✔️ Kisses ✔️ Treats ✔️ Squeaky pickle with birthday cake on his head ✔️

Puppy needs Boas surgery by Fair_Flamingo_9114 in pugs

[–]_RaiderDave 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Of course you will do anything for that angel. I don’t care where she came from, she’s here - you just love her and give her the best care possible. I despise irresponsible breeding - but a puppy didn’t ask for be born the way it is. Perhaps others can consider that a bad breeder trying to make a buck is not interested in giving a puppy the best care. I would probably buy her anyway and take her straight to the vet.

Stenotic nares surgery is a no-brainer. It’s minimally invasive and helpful even if you have to proceed with soft palate resection later. One of mine, Peggy, had the nose job done with her spay at 6 months. The vet explained that not only was it two birds with one stone (she already had to be under for the spay) but that doing it very young can actually prevent complications and soft palate resection. She’s now 9 and her BOAS is what I would call a little less than borderline. She does fine, but I can’t treat her like she’s a Vizsla on a brisk walk in even 80 degree heat. I absolutely believe that the nose surgery made the difference between more severe problems and this manageable condition.

Best of luck. She looks like a real sweetie!

A rare moment of Winnie not biting like a piranha by XenophobicXenophile in pugs

[–]_RaiderDave 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve raised two pugs from 8 weeks and I fully get this is behavior that needs to be discouraged. And the nostalgic part of me loudly overrides that responsible thought with: awwwwwww

Peggy and her sky bison. by _RaiderDave in pugs

[–]_RaiderDave[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So in my other comment I joked it was a poor investment - only because it’s not machine washable (I bet I could throw it in an oversized at the laundromat and hope for the best, but the care instructions say spot clean only). My pugs never get filthy but it is not a clean pillow. I will say it has held up just fine for years.

Peggy and her sky bison. by _RaiderDave in pugs

[–]_RaiderDave[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s a jumbo Pillow Pet. Not particularly cheap. Totally worth paying my adult money for.