Neutering a Westie: What to Expect, from Deciding to Recovery
What to expect when neutering a Westie: how we decided at age 6, surgery day, the recovery suit vs the cone, and Sami's week by week recovery.
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Westie Health
Westie Ear Infections: Signs, Treatment, and When It's Urgent
Westie ear infection signs and treatment: the clicking sound, head shaking, and sudden pain that sent us to the emergency vet with Sami, and what it cost.
What to Feed a Westie with Diarrhea: Our Bland Diet Routine
What to feed a dog with diarrhea when they're allergic to chicken and rice: the turkey and oats bland diet we use with Sami, plus when to call the vet.
My Westie Ripped Off His Dewclaw Nail: What to Do First
Dog ripped a dew claw off? What we did the night it happened to Sami: stopping the bleeding, disinfecting, what the vet did, and how to prevent it.
Foxtails and Westies: Why This Summer Weed Is Dangerous
Foxtails are dangerous for dogs: the barbed seeds burrow into paws, ears, and noses. The warning signs and three ways I keep my Westie safe in summer.