Today's first: I just picked Bear's nose.

Today's first:  I just picked Bear's nose.

It might seem hard to believe, but I've never picked a dog nose before. Wiped them, yes. Literally dug in to clean, no.

We're still figuring out the situation with Bear and the ice dispenser. Unfortunately for everyone, I need ice for my water a few times per day. And Bear just goes nuts every time. He runs, he roars, he chases the cats, he bites us... It's like a switch flips. It's crazy.

We've taken to putting a treat in his mouth before I get ice because then he's distracted. He just chews/licks his treat more aggressively. That is better.

Well, today Shaun tried squeezy cheese in his mouth. It worked - kind of. Bear started licking so hard that he got cheese in one of his nostrils, so we had to pick it out. It felt weird, probably to both of us. But at least his nostril is clear now. 😂

Next time we'll be sure to put it on a licky mat.

My old man, Balthazar, is having surgery today.

My old man, Balthazar, is having surgery today. He's having infected fangs removed (he had an antibiotic injection and has been on pain meds since they were discovered). He's also having a lump under his arm biopsied.

I hugged him and loved him up before he left this morning. Just in case.

I trust his doctors and I know they'll get him done quick due to his age and other factors. But still. Just in case.

This is the sad, sad face of the Bear...

This is the sad, sad face of the Bear who tried to protect me from the ice dispenser, but who instead slipped and fell and seems to have hurt his wrist. He cried. It broke my heart. 😭😭😭

We're waiting for his Papa to get out of the shower so we can tell him what happened. He needs Papa to tell him he's ok. 💔

Edit:  Shaun said he was ok. Bear is not sure if he believes him, but he's hanging in there. 😂

Look at this dirty dog!

Look at this dirty dog!

He must be feeling better because he was trying to entice Cub to play.

He starts a higher dose of Phenobarbital tonight. Bloodwork in 2 weeks. Knees checked in 3. Then we get him on arthritis pain management and hopefully he'll be free to be as wild as he wants to be.

Bear had another seizure around 4 this morning.

Bear had another seizure around 4 this morning. Shaun's been up with him ever since. Poor baby. He still doesn't seem over it.

Shaun has been sleeping downstairs because Bear's been needing to potty in the middle of the night; his schedule is off. I'm so grateful that he takes such good care of these kids.

Bear was panting when he went to bed last night, so I don't know if that was a sign he was off or what. Shaun said it took him an extra long time to settle this morning, as well.

Bear's doctor is in surgery. She will call us today. Hopefully, he just needs his meds adjusted. I think he's grown a bit since they were prescribed in March. 

These boys haven't ever really cuddled, but I think Cub could tell something was off today. Also, look at Bear laying on Shaun's feet. He knows who takes care of him. He knows who his Papa is. ❤️

I posted in a local group...

I posted in a local group to help identify the snake I found. This conversation ensued.

Did I fucking stutter? 😂

Plant pics!

The bloom on this prickly pear is gorgeous! I am so excited. It's such a pretty, juicy pink in the center.

This photo is of my Echeveria Dusty Rose. I got those plants from two separate places. They have the same shape leaves, but the color has never been the same. I don't know why.

This is a cactus that I don't know the identity of. I think it started rotting when we lived in Alabama, but I dried it out, it got deformed, and then carried on! It's a tough little booger. This is the first time it has bloomed.