when i lived at the other house, fayedy got kennel cough. i couldn't imagine that. but the vet told me that another dog probably came down our alley and she contacted it from him. at this house, no one ever comes down the alley. there are no strays. none. well, if you don't count teddy jack and his escapades.

i even cook half of the dog's food. i don't trust commercial food. i cook brown rice, bones, a veggie mix and then mix dog food in with that. they are never sick. i avoid them having contact at the park with other dogs. i go when i know no one else and their pets will be there. i believe in preventive. i don't think tippy went to the vet ever except for his shots. i don't remember him being ill.