Dogs Don't Like Raisins Either

Yes I know dogs shouldn't have chocolate, but raisins? I recently received one of those annoying forwards that everyone gets but feeling risky and taking my chances with some virus my computer could get...I opened it. Inside it had a very sad story that a vet had written about an experience she just witnessed in which someones dog ate half a box of raisins and died within 48 hours. Apparently it can cause kidney failure! Many people give raisins or grapes as treats to their dog not knowing the harmful affects this could have. So spread the word!

Here is a link to webmd's pet health site where you can get more information about foods your little buddy shouldn't be eating!

http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/slideshow-foods-your-dog-should-never-eat

Adventures at Grandmother's House

Adventures at Grandmother's House included:

1) Sleeping

2) Eating

3) Learning to Share my Toys...

To Grandmother's House We Go!

This weekend didn't start out as a joy ride for Dexter. Within an hour of being in the car, he puked all over my husband in the front seat. Of course he was on the highway in Minneapolis and couldn't exactly pull over right away because somebody got car sick! Regardless of this little snafu, Dexter was off to see his extended family!

I don't know how you may feel about raising a dog, but I think it's very important to expose them to many different situations, dogs and types of people...including my in laws. No one believed me that this little dog could inflict so much pain but they soon found out because Dexter decided to bite my mother in law's nose. Personally, I think it was more of a love bite.

In total Dexter meet about a dozen people, all of whom feed him amazing treats made from real human food, and three more dogs. Two of which, weren't Beagles! I was pretty excited for him to meet a dog that was taller than 2 feet and didn't look like Snoopy. He adjusted well to his surroundings which was encouraging...maybe this dog will turn out right after all.

Dr. Needles

Who would have thought that Dexter would be afraid of needles!? His teeth are practically needles anyways...I had the lovely experience of bringing him to his first vet visit on Monday. Of course his little legs wouldn't dare enter the threshold of the office so I was forced to carry him inside. As soon as we approached the reception desk and greeted the lady behind, Dexter froze. He buried his little head against my shoulder and would only look at the lady from the corner of his big eyes. Drama Queen!

Our next adventure entailed meeting the 2 lobby cats. Dexter found this exciting because there were actual cats that didn't swap him in the face and chase him. After trying to entertain him for about 20 long minutes we were finally allowed into the exam room, but not without another scene...including whimpering and head thrashing and that wasn't the end of it. The Dr. couldn't manage to get this little 11lb baby to sit still in order to poke him with the needle but after some coaxing he finally settled down. If any of you have had your dog get the Bordatella vaccine you would know that they basically pour the liquid up the dog's nose. Well Dexter decided to sneeze. All over me.

Overall our visit was a success. We got out of there alive despite what Dexter thought and I still had all my "digits!"

Bringing Home That Bundle of...

Meet Dexter Alligator! Who is Dexter Alligator you ask? To put it simply, Dexter's name stems from the hit television show and book based on the fictional serial killer and Alligator comes from his massive jaw strength and love of human flesh. I recently saw a show on Animal Planet that suggested you cover your hands in butter to encourage the puppy to "lick" instead of biting your hands. I think I may have endured this awkward feeling if it would have saved me a couple scars. This blog is all about the life and adventures of raising a Beagle in the woods of Minnesota who happens to be named Dexter Alligator, quite possibly the world's worst Beagle.