Bella's Blog

Happy New Year

It's been some time since I've blogged...busy with the holidays. Let's see...I'm still on the low protein diet. The food is good but I miss my treats and add-ins. My mom sneaks me a bit now and then and sometimes I get a good rawhide to chew on but she made good with all my new toys I got for Christmas. My favorite is this little monkey. I love it so much I just want to shake his head off. I grab him by the tail and whip my head back and forth. I just hope my head doesn't give before his.

I'm not liking this cold snow thing going on. You know I'm sensitive and I miss that sunshine.

My sister got a new house and it's pretty sweet. I like all the steps and all the new smells. She said she's going to get a puppy. I want a puppy. My mom said I could go spend the night there sometimes. I like my home and my bed and my mom but if she gets a puppy I'm going to be needed to help out so I'll go.

Just a reminder, keep your pets inside when it's cold. Make sure they have plenty of fresh water and give them lots of hugs.

Peace out!

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2012 2:01 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

What should I be?

So it's almost Halloween and we still haven't decided on my costume. It's between three; a devil, a ladybug or Snoop Dogg. Seriously mom, a bug? Yo, it's the bow to the wow, creepin and crawlin. Be sure to come callin' when you see me sprawlin'... in the drive, I'm so alive. Kickin' and thrillin', passin treats to all the chil'ns. Woof. Oh ya...I'm so that.

posted Thursday, October 13, 2011 2:35 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

No More Treats :,(

Well...bad news. I'm on a new diet. I keep getting a yeast infection between my toes and it itches like crazy. Tried pills but it would just come back so Doctor Chuck put me on a new diet. I have to eat special food and I can't have all that good stuff my mom was adding to my kibble and OMG No More Treats! No more Rawhide!

The new kibble is actually good so I'm ok with that. I do miss my chicken and I really miss my treats. At first I thought I did something wrong when I didn't get a treat but mom explained why so I guess it is what it is.

She went and bought me a bunch of fruit and vegetables because I am allowed to have them. The banana didn't go over too well but the beets were good. She said she is going to get the food dehydrator and make me fruit and veggie rawhide. Not sure how it's going to taste but I'll give it a try. If all else fails, I my have to go back to chewing the couch leg!

Oh, I almost forgot. I actually let them cut my nails too. First time ever. I don't like people messing with my toes, could be because of the itching, but I let the girls do it. They kept telling me I was pretty and that I was getting a mani-pedi. Ok, so they suckered me into it, but it really wasn't that bad and my toes look stunning. And since the new diet kicked in, my feet are feeling a lot better and I haven't been chewing on them.

Keep your toes crossed for me. I hope it lasts, and I really hope I like my mom's rawhide concoctions.

posted Friday, October 07, 2011 12:36 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

Wedding Bells

Well, she did it. My sister is now married. I officially have Roy as my brother-in-law! That big old bald head is part of the family. They are home from their honeymoon and I got a present. Actually got lots of presents because of the wedding. Leftover food is good. Meatballs, pasta, chicken....Yum, Yum, Yum! Oh..sorry...back to the present...so I got a new bandana. Purple. It looks fabulous next to my golden fur. Says something about a biscuit on it but it doesn't look like a biscut, doesn't smell like a biscuit and CACK! doesn't taste like a biscuit. So where's the Biscuit Sis?

posted Monday, August 15, 2011 12:45 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

I Don't Like Hazy, Hot and Humid

Just when I thought it was done I wake up and again...HAZY, HOT AND HUMID! Enough is enough already. My feet are itching again, I'm on meds, this has been a ruff summer.

My sister is getting married next week. She's marrying a guy named Roy! He's ok. I like his big old bald head the most. I don't think I'm invited but I'm hoping to snag some leftovers.

I just got done checking the weather at MyValleyWeather....hmmm...SURPRISE, SURPRISE, Hazy, Hot and Humid!

Grrrrrrr.

posted Friday, July 29, 2011 1:14 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

Lazy Dayz of Summer

Oh I love summer. I love the warm sun. I love that we go for a walk every morning. Love, love, love. Not sure what we're doing tonight. I hope I get more of that chicken. My friend Patsy brings me chicken scraps almost every week. My mom cooks them just right so it gets lots of juice and then she mixes it in with my kibble. Sometimes my mouth waters so much I drip on the floor just waiting for it.

Hmm...I must be hungry. I hope my mom gets home soon. She said it's the weekend and that means we get to hang out, hopefully outside, for 2 whole days. Speaking of sun...where did it go?

posted Friday, July 15, 2011 3:28 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

I'm Still Here! Bad Paws

Sorry I haven't blogged in months. Had a few ups and downs. Now that the sun is shining everything is all good.

I had problem with my paws and I couldn't type. Every night my feet would itch so bad. I was chewing on them like crazy. It seemed to get worse right after dinner so we thought I might be allergic to something in my food. Well my mom usually puts some "additives" in my food (her meatballs are my favorite). So we tried taking things away but that didn't help. My toes were all red in between it was horrible.

Finally we made an appointment with Dr. Chuck. He's awesome. Put some sticky tape in between my toes and left the room. Came back and said I had a yeast infection! Who would of thought. I have been deprived of my meatballs for this!

Long story short...I had to take some pills for 30 days. Finally finished the last one on Thursday and I'm happy to say my toes are no longer red and I they don't itch.

I am loving the sun...basked all weekend. We've got the garden planted and I got to help dig...sometimes I still dig but don't tell my mom. Summer is finally here in my mind and I couldn't be happier.

Don't forget your flea and tick meds...it's that time of year!

posted Monday, June 06, 2011 12:00 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

Duck Soup

What's up with the rain? One day of sun basking and six days of rain. I'm starting to hallucinate. I'm in my room and I look out the window and there's two ducks in a lake next door. Now mind you, we don't live near a lake, a pond, or even a stream. At least we didn't used to. I know it was windy out but I really don't think our house moved and landed near a lake. So where this lake came from...and the ducks....I just don't know.

I really wanted to go out and play in that lake with those ducks but mom said no. She said ducks are nice and I wasn't allowed to chase them. So the next day she comes home from the store with a pack of duck treats for me. Not treats for the dog to feed the ducks...but treats for the mom to feed the dog! I can't chase them, I can't play with them, but I can eat them! How ironic is that?

posted Saturday, April 23, 2011 5:56 AM by Bella | 0 Comments

I was sick!

I didn't feel very good yesterday. My belly hurt and I kept drooling. I went out and ate grass but that didn't help. My mom yelled out to me and said "BB, what the heck...you're not a cow!" Duh....I know what I am but I didn't feel good.

I pretty much spent the entire afternoon drooling, coughing, gagging and trying to sleep. My mom felt really bad for me. When it was time to go to bed, I got to the bed first and spread myself out completely across the whole bed. Left her about 6 inches on the one side. When she came in I just gave her those "Mommy it hurts so bad eyes". She weaseled in on those 6 inches and rubbed my belly. I slept pretty good. Only woke up two times with a bit of a wheeze but when I got up this morning I felt a lot better. Mom was walking a bit funny though.

Not sure what made me sick, but Mom thinks it may be that people are starting to spray their grass to kill the weeds and I probably walked through it, then came home and licked my paws. I may have got a bit in my belly.

Anyway...I feel much better. Just chillin' at home on this rainy day. Good day to rest and recoup. I'm pretty hungry, hope she comes home soon.

So just a note...if you spray your lawn make sure to wash off the puppy paws.

posted Monday, April 04, 2011 2:40 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

The First Days of Spring

Ahhh....finally...Spring is springing! The ground is somewhat soft and muddy (love leaving puppy prints all over the kitchen floor), some flowers are popping up (I was beginning to think gray was the only color I was able to see), and the air is warmer (finally I can take my time when I'm doing my business).

I don't even mind the rain really....it's so nice getting cozy on my couch and listening to the rain hit the windows. The only downside to that, is that we don't get to go for a walk. I was so hoping that we could go for another walk tonight. Tonight would have been 6 days in a row!

Oh well...still makes good for muddy puppy prints!

posted Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:40 PM by Bella | 0 Comments

Really? I mean REALLY?

Will it ever end?

Sincerely,

Snowed in AGAIN
*ruff*

posted Friday, February 25, 2011 10:50 AM by Bella | 0 Comments

Still Love My Steelers

Well....the Steelers lost. I am so sad. Sigh. We have so much fun watching the games. Grandma and Grandpa come over and last night my sister and Roy were there too. Roy has a big ole bald head that I love jumping around. Kind of like a football helmet.

Anyway...my Steelers lost...BUT...they will be back next year....hopefully...I heard them talking about maybe no football next season...either way...I still love my Steelers.

Stayed up way past my bedtime....I'm exhausted...I'm going back to sleep. Sigh! We'll be back! GO STEELERS!

posted Monday, February 07, 2011 11:01 AM by Bella | 0 Comments

Are You Serious?

So...I've made it through rain...HATE IT. I've made it through snow...HATE IT. I love making it through sunny days....TOO FEW....LOVE THEM.

BUT THIS.....this ice stuff. What more must I endure?

Last night before bed....my mom sends me out to do my nightly. I take one step out of the garage and ewwwww. It was cold, wet and crunchy. Not like anything I've ever stepped on before. No way...I'm going back in. Ya right....mom is at the door telling me to go pee. You try walking out there and going pee...not to mention...IT'S ALSO RAINING! I look at her with those adorable doe eyes of mine...but it's just not working. She puts her coat on and comes out and makes me go out even further. I stepped into...or should I say onto the yard...my feet are sliding all over the place like Bambi on ice. I tried going back to the house but she wasn't going to have that...so finally....I squatted at her feet and just opened the floods gates. I barely got that last drop off and headed right to the door. That was not fun.

This morning...things were a bit better. Still wet with a slight crunch but at least my feet dug in a bit so I could get a sturdy squat. Did both businesses as quick as possible and headed right back in on my loveseat. I am the princess right? I shouldn't have to battle the elements like that right?

Oh well...I'm getting sleepy. Time for a nap. Let me just pull this blankie over my back. Ya...that feels so nice. Do dogs hibernate?

posted Wednesday, February 02, 2011 7:52 AM by Bella | 0 Comments

Resolution

First of all...Happy New Year to all my family and friends. My mom says that each new year you should make a resolution. She gave me a few ideas but I don't get it. Why would you not want to eat something that you love? There's no way I'm giving up treats. I actually like to get out and run...so I'm not sure what I should make my resolution.

So I'm sitting here looking around my room. Lots of toys. LOTS OF TOYS. Maybe I should clean out my toys. I could get rid of that dog with a hole in its head. It doesn't squeak anymore anyway. That orange ball is all deflated. What good is it? That half gnawed on rawhide bone with fuzz stuck to it...it just doesn't taste as good as it used to. I have a lot of toys. Aha...there's my figure 8! It's probably one of my favorite new toys...that stays. Oooooo..my old baby otter. I love that guy. Let me just grab this furry bird leg...it's got the best of both worlds...a soft furry part and a hard chewy part.

Wow...this resolution stuff is exhausting. I'm going back to sleep. Maybe I'll think about this again tomorrow!

posted Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:26 AM by Bella | 0 Comments

Merry Christmas!

It's almost here...there are presents under the tree and I know I smell something good up on the mantel....we're getting ready for Christmas!! Mom says if I'm really good Santa might leave something special for me. She always gets pretty sweet stuff. I can't wait because my favorite part last year was when mom left out some cookies and milk for Santa...they were really good. Mom was really surprised at how much Santa ate that night. Come to think of it...I didn't get much from Santa last year, he must've been a bit cranky. Might have to leave those cookies alone this year and see what happens...I'll be sure to report back.

Merry Christmas to all my pet and people friends!

posted Thursday, December 23, 2010 12:50 PM by Bella | 0 Comments