Tubby is back home now!

Poor little Tub Tub is finally home. He stayed over night at the hospital. You can still see a couple of stitches on Tubby's nose. He is not allowed to bark, eat raw food, play with other dogs and swim or play with toys. He needs to relax for 2-3 weeks. The surgery was successful. Thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. Schiller again.

Soft Palate Surgery

Poor little Tubby was vomiting a couple times everyday when he would get excited. It's a very common problem for flat face dogs like Tubby. His soft palate was too long and thick. Most likely he won't be vomiting as much after the surgery.

Elongated Soft Palate

"One of the the most common forms of airway obstruction in Brachycephalic breeds is due to an elongated soft palate. The soft palate is an extension of the hard palate which forms the roof of the mouth. The purpose of the soft palate is to serve as a mobile flap preventing food and water from entering the nasal passages during swallowing. A soft palate that is elongated will either hang in front of the airway or will fall into the larynx during inhalation.
Dogs affected by chronic airway obstruction (CAO) tend to breathe rather noisily when excited. Mouth breathing, snoring and snorting are characteristics of this condition. These characteristics become even more pronounced when the dog is hot or during periods of exercise. The dogs frequently gag in an attempt to clear their airway and occasionally bring up foam and saliva while eating or drinking. The harder the dog breathes, the greater the swelling and elongation of the soft palate. Most often an elongated soft palate is difficult to positively confirm other than while the dog is under general anesthesia, surgical correction is usually done at the same time."

Dr. Ray referred me to Canada West Veterinary Specialists & Critical Care Hospital. "Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital opened in 1997 under the name Animal Critical Care Group. Since that time, their practice has grown to become the largest, private veterinary specialist referral hospital in Canada."

All the staff were very helpful and friendly. Dr. Terri Schiller did the operation on Tubby and he will be staying there over night. I am so glad the operation was very successful. Thanks so much to both Dr. Ray and Dr. Schiller. I am looking forward to see my little baby get better.

Jericho Beach and Nando's Chicken

Tubby loves Ashley

Yacht

Angel and Tubby's life can't get any better than this. One of our best friends, Lily, rented this luxurious yacht last weekend for Angel and Tubby. It was $2000 for a day which included food and 2 drivers. We stopped by a town called Gibson. It's a small town and only had a few restaurants there. Most of the time we stayed on the yacht. It was a very good experience. P.S. Most pictures were taken by AAP Photography.

Seattle Premium Outlet

I always try to think a place where is pet friendly to go to every weekend. A friend of mine suggested Seattle Premium Outlet. It's only 2 hours away from Vancouver. All I had to bring is Angel and Tubby's Rabies certificate and they could all go across the border. It was pretty easy. Angel and Tubby were sleeping during the whole trip there and back. They were so tired. It was a big outlet and we walked into almost every single store. Lots of people stopped and started petting Angel and Tubby. I was surprised English Bulldog and French Bulldog aren't very popular breed there. I am glad Angel and Tubby had fun and I will definitely bring them there again.

Cypress Mountain

Nice sunglasses!

New! Dublin Dog

New to Bark & Fitz! Dublin Dog "Original All Style, No Stink" Dog Collar in the most stylish of patterns. So easy to clean and super smooth so it does not snag your best friends fur. Made from a special material, these collars do not absorb water, or harbour any germs. Keep your dog's collar looking brand new - no washing machine necessary.

Bark & Fitz Eco Mat

The Bark & Fitz Eco Mat combines the softness of "Eco-Tech" polar-fleece with the up to date color combinations sure to compliment any surrounding. Whether used as a crate liner, casual bed at home, in the car or even at the cottage, your dog will be sure to rest comfortably on the Bark & Fitz Eco Mat.

Dinner has never looked so good!

In keeping with the Bark & Fitz tradition for style, quality and function, we are excited to introduce our new line of pet bowls and raised feeders. Simple, clean lines create a contemporary, refined look. Stands are available in two designer wood veneers, Mocha and Black with fresh, white heavy-weight ceramic bowls (lead-free and dishwasher safe by the way). Available in four sizes.

Happy Birthday to ME!

Bark&Fitz Abbotsford is now OPEN!!!!

Finally the second Bark and Fitz in BC is opened. We are very happy for them. Full of natural food, treats and unique toys. The grooming service will be available very soon. The store is located right behind the new shoppers drug mart on south Fraser way.

Canucks Jersey

Usually Tubby hates wearing clothes but not this Canucks Jersey. Recently I just got one for him and got it altered. Tubby doesn't look that big but he is size large. You can get this Jersey in any Bark and Fitz stores in the west coast. It's super cute and it's actually from NHL. It's retail for $52.

Food Allergy Solution

Both of the Coal Harbour and Victoria Bark and Fitz locations carry West Coast Canine Life Muffins. It's a complete diet and definitely one of the most healthiest ways to feed your dogs. It's perfect for dogs with allergies or health issues. You can choose to buy 6 pack, 12 pack, 24 pack pre-made muffins. Or you can buy the pre-mix and make your own muffins. Here is a very useful article I found from West Coast Canine Life website.

CANINE LIFE - RECOMMENDED FOOD FOR DOGS WITH ALLERGIES Canine Life is proud to be joining Spectrum Labs, supporting the special needs of dogs with allergies. Canine Life’s Hypoallergenic Diet is now on Spectrum’s list of recommended foods for dogs with allergies.

Since its inception in 1989, Spectrum Labs has been committed to providing the very best in veterinary allergy testing. Having performed hundreds of thousands of tests, Spectrum Labs is dedicated to utilizing and improving current testing methods, and it is with this in mind, that they developed their unique patented SPOT testing technology. This technology provides the highest specificity and sensitivity, placing Spectrum at the forefront of their industry. Veterinarians throughout North America, as well as more than 30 countries around the world, depend on Spectrum Labs.

For more information, visit http://www.vetallergy.com

Angel's new pictures