At this time (2008.05.12), Kirin started to shed a bit more than Kazuko does. Jimmu seems past that particular point, and Kazu does not shed as much. All consistent with the order in which they started shedding their coat.
Kazu’s tail curls at 3/2. Jimmu is behind. This photograph was taken on 2008.05.12.
They will be having their Heartgard Plus treat today (2008.05.18), about forty days since they last had it. It is good to maximize the effective duration of the preventive treatment. It saves a bit in cost. We do intervals of thirty to forty-five days as well. That depends mainly on our projected activities and their possible exposure to mosquitoes.
Kazuko still considers Pet Tabs and Kawu as treats and scrambles for them at times when they are administered to her parents, Kirin and Jimmu.
Kawu packaging changed twice last year.
The more symmetric container for Pet Tabs became available late in 2007.
At NBC’s Today program (Friday, 2008.05.16) was a feature that considered the amount of vaccines that pets are subjected to. It made clear that there is no tremendous agreement among veterinarians regarding the amount and frequency of vaccines that pets/dogs get. There was a contention that they actually help weaken the natural immune system of pets. Puppies, they say, benefit the most from vaccines, most of them needing the boost since their immune system is still underdeveloped. Of interest was their take on the application of booster shots (anti-rabies, canine distemper++). They reported that many veterinarians are of the opinion that a yearly booster is unnecessary and advocate having them every three years.
Kazu, along with her parents, are about to have their yearly booster shots. I guess I could ask our vets on their take on the matter.
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