So 2025 is coming to a close and I thought some readers might be interested to know what happened to Digby, our beloved dog who was diagnosed with a nasal tumour in July 2024.
Digby’s final journey
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All Grown Up
The following blogs appear with the most recent article showing first. If you would like to read Freya and Frankie’s stories from the beginning, please scroll to the initial post.
Key tips for keeping your dog cool in hot weather
Freya, Frankie with cousin Kassie enjoying the early morning sunshine Water and hydration Always have fresh, cool water available – multiple bowls around the house and garden. Add ice cubes to water bowls to keep it cooler for longer. Carry water and a collapsible bowl on any walks. Some dogs...
Taking your dog on a canal trip
Freya & Frankie, three women and a man on a canal boat. What could go wrong? Well quite a lot as it happened, but all with a positive spirit and plenty of laughter along the way.
Cushing’s disease in dogs
This is the story of Nellie the cockapoo, diagnosed with Cushing’s disease – also known as hyperadrenocorticism – in 2023. She’s a lively, nine-year-old cockapoo with the happiest of dispositions. Her owner shares his experience of this relatively common disease, especially in poodles and mixed breeds.
My dog’s radiotherapy journey: Part Two
This continues Ruth’s story of her beloved dog Digby’s journey from cancer diagnosis to radiotherapy treatment and beyond. Please be aware that, as you can imagine, it breaks Ruth’s heart to share these images of Digby with you. However, Ruth felt if she was to do this, she needed to visually share the reality of radiotherapy treatment. As the tumour was in Digby’s forehead area, some viewers may find the images upsetting, but as Ruth said in the first part of her story: “I will give a spoiler and say, over two months post treatment, Digby is doing amazingly!”
My dog’s radiotherapy journey: Part One
This is a true story about a dog and his radiotherapy journey, originally written as a form of personal therapy. However, Ruth realised it might help others who find themselves in a similar position.
Cockapoo cysts and a change of fur colour
Freya developed a disc shaped cyst on her shoulder in 2021, reviewed during her regular vet checks. Each time the vet felt the cyst to assess its consistency and attachment to the underlying tissues. They needed to determine whether it was fluid-filled or solid, and whether it was sebaceous. We...
The impact of diet and exercise on your dog
We’ve always been fairly constant with our dogs’ diet and exercise regime. This article talks about their food, treats and daily walks. It also includes vet, Dr Mike Farrell’s video relating to the impact of an overweight dog.
Urine marking in female dogs
Spayed females commonly mark their territory with urine, but Frankie (AKA Francesca) is a little different to most. Her marking is possessively personal and never ceases to make us smile on our walks. While Freya saunters along with prolonged sniffing, randomly leaving messages and marking...
The best way to remove tar from paws!
Honestly, Freya has to be the queen of firsts. How on earth, on a cold February day, did she manage to find wet tar to trot through and arrive home with four paws coated in the treacly black stuff? Well in fairness, we do live on a new housing estate which is still part building site, but even so...