The Vet Had to Test These Little Lumps

The Vet Had to Test These Little Lumps

Ernest here. Scraps is taking a day off. It’s been a while since I’ve helped Mom here on the Writer’s Dog. Today I wanted to tell you about these tiny little spots on my sides. Lumps. Growths. The vet calls them masses. All I know is they caused Mom...

Canine Cancer Survivor Becomes Therapy Dog

Mom, tell me again the story about how you chose me. Ernest, we chose you because you needed us, and we needed you. I’m so excited that Ernest’s adoption story is shared on Chewy.com’s Pet Stories. I’ve been a Chewy Influencer for years,...

Petting your Dog may Save His Life

Petting your dog may save his life. Ernest is a good boy.  A few weeks ago Ernest was at his therapy dog prep class. In between exercises my husband was petting him, stroking his fur like we both do numerous times a day. I’m sure you do with your dog, too....

They call it the Silent Killer

Saturday, my sweet dog Ike died of hemangiosarcoma. Tragically, we had no idea he was seriously ill. In fact, he’d had his senior exam not long before this. We were constantly alert to Ike’s daily health, and probably nothing would have changed the sad...

8 Fun Facts about Bocker the Labradoodle

Meet my pal Bocker. He is one really inspiring dog. Here’s Bocker reading Faithfully Yours!  Zeke, Ike and Kelly enjoyed reading his book, Chasing Bocker’s Tale. I thought you’d like to learn some more about him. Eight Fun Facts about Bocker 1....