<![CDATA[Badger the Bichon - Badger Blog]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:32:11 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[What a beautiful May day]]>Fri, 19 May 2017 00:57:33 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/what-a-beautiful-may-dayMe and my baby seal are ready for a bright new day! 
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]]><![CDATA[Trilostane Day 1]]>Wed, 17 May 2017 02:12:47 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/trilostane-day-1Today is my first day to take Trilostane to help reduce the side effects from Cushing's disease.It's a scary drug. Supposedly, it helps a lot of patients if they live beyond the first couple weeks. It comes with a warning that it is toxic to humans and to use gloves to handle it or wash hands afterwards. Sounds delicious AND nutritious, right? Coincidentally, I am taking a steroid for my eye. Too much steroid in my body but not enough in my eye? Aye, I suppose.
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For those who don't know Cushing's side effects, here are some of mine
  • Excessive thirst
  • Panting
  • Hungry - more like famished
  • Pot belly - I'm just big boned!
  • High blood pressure - 220+ I should be the same as a human. I'm taking Amlodapine and Enalapryl too!
  • Blood clots - causing some of my vision issues
  • Stroke - had one in January but completely recovered
  • Hair thinning on tail and back
  • Muscle weakness in the back legs
  • Prone to infection - had kidney infection twice and I hate the medicine!

We'll see how this drug does to alleviate these symptoms
]]><![CDATA[Posing]]>Fri, 12 May 2017 03:41:07 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/posingI'm not a PROFESSIONAL actor, but I can do some pretty good impressions AND expressions. 
I did start by stating I'm not a professional. Close though huh? :) hehe
]]><![CDATA[Now Treat Me Please]]>Fri, 12 May 2017 03:16:51 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/now-treat-meUgh. I was not in the mood to visit the vet Tuesday. I was being tested for Cushing's disease even though at least four doctors think I have it. They won't treat me until it is proven. Well, now it has been proven. So treat me! :) Typically, this type of test requires a full day stay in a cage at the vet. Not for me! I went in three times to have my blood drawn and medicine administered at 9AM 1PM and 5PM. By the third time I was over it. I felt like a head of vampires filled their bellies on my blood. I had no more energy, or blood, to put up a fight. Oh, and the worst part? I wasn't able to eat anything all day long. It felt like an eternity. Trust me, dogs know what eternities feel like. Sorry, can't explain it to you humans in a way you'd understand. It would sound like woof, wrrooof, owrrr, woof woofrr.

The best part of the whole day was going to the park after my doctor visits. I visited one of my old stomping grounds. No one was around though.

Do they make dog coffee? It was too early to have my blood drained

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Bram Stoker's Vampire hairdo - felt inspired by the blood letting.

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It was just a bad hair day

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At the end of the day, all ended well

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]]><![CDATA[Sweet Sixteen]]>Fri, 05 May 2017 03:56:39 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/sweet-sixteenThe Quinceanera I had last year was pretty boring so I decided this year for my sixteenth birthday that I would like to have a HUGE gathering of all my friends to celebrate the bond we've formed. I am sooo lucky to have many friends who have welcomed me into their lives and homes. So, it's time for another party! Just leave me alone! Hehe

I am so happy to be alive in this moment: The only moment that exists.
- Badger
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]]><![CDATA[Knotty Hair]]>Fri, 05 May 2017 03:45:03 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/knotty-hairI feel GREAT when my hair is com-pl-ete-ly brushed out. It just takes a long time and it hurts if it isn't done regularly. Someone has been neglecting me! It's OK. I only like the results not the process. Anyway check out my hair when it is brushed out! Only my head was brushed in these photos
]]><![CDATA[Harley or Indie...]]>Sat, 08 Apr 2017 03:07:18 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/harley-or-indieI've been wanting one of these for a long time! I'd love one with a side car. That would be the coolest. I can't decide which to get, Harley Davidson or Indian. It'll be a surprise! Can't wait to get the leather jacket and goggles. :)
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]]><![CDATA[Baby Got a New Car!]]>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 16:05:31 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/baby-got-a-new-carFinally, a new car! This is probably my last new vehicle as it should last me a LONG time! I love the smell of NEW
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]]><![CDATA[Sleeping With My Friend]]>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:07:48 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/sleeping-with-my-friendLittle in life is more comforting than snuggling with someone you love
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]]><![CDATA[I Love the Park]]>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:02:59 GMThttps://www.badgerthebichon.com/badger-blog/i-love-the-parkI love meeting friends at the park and just sitting in the grass soaking up the sun. Look at my teeny rat tail!
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