Bosco Care Instructions
Allergies, Emergency Numbers, etc.
This shouldn't seem like a huge list. Most of it is just for fun, and emergencies.
Bosco is a very easy-going dog. And listens to commands from all humans he knows .
He has been house-sat in 50+ different places, with many different people, for up to two weeks.
This shouldn't seem like a huge list. Most of it is just for fun, and emergencies.
Bosco is a very easy-going dog. And listens to commands from all humans he knows .
He has been house-sat in 50+ different places, with many different people, for up to two weeks.
Background:
This shouldn't seem like a huge list. Most of it is just for fun, and emergencies.Bosco is a very easy-going dog. And listens to commands from all humans he knows(But you need to use your hand signals as he has become deaf) .
He has been house-sat in 100+ different places, with many different people, for up to two weeks.
Food:
2 Cups / day (1 cup morning + 1 cup Evening) Food is not strict. He won't gobble it down like some dogs.If you forget to leave him water, he will gladly drink from the toilet
He is a professional-begger. But he won't steal. He'll just give you the moochy-eyes+whine.
Allergies:
- He USED to be allergic to certain foods.
- All are detailed Here.
- They won't hurt him, it just used to make him itchy.
- Sometimes the itching never fully stopped
- It Hasn't been an issue since 2019.
Random Stuff:
- Bosco always poops more than once in a session. Just in case you are in a rush to lock him inside for the day, let him run around for 5 minutes after.
- He is great off-leash. Just keep an eye on him. Especially because he is deaf! He doesn't fear cars.
- He likes to get into garbage cans, if they have food in them.
- He loves the car, take him anywhere you think is appropriate.
- He can sleep in your bed, or on the floor. He easily seems to grasp which you prefer.
- If you don't want him on the furniture, he listens very well. Just let him know what is appropriate.
- Bosco sometimes growls at screaming / running kids. Don't worry, he just thinks they are stray sheep :). If you see them first, tell him "no", and he won't.
Bosco's Toe[2023]:
He had his right, front toe removed surgically because of Polydact Cysts.Bosco Lipomas[2020 / 2021]
- He developed lumps on his underside
- We had them removed on Mar 25, 2021.
- They removed 6 to 10, but weren't able to get them all.
Bosco's Leg[2012]:
His left-rear stifle (leg) joint/tenant (patella) come out of alignment in January 2013.
It hasn't happened since February 2013, but in the VERY unlucky event it happens again, he will lie down at an odd time.
If this happens, he may expect you to know how to pop it back.
Simply straighten he legs, and gently slide the tendon back into position.
It should be VERY easy, and require VERY little very gentle effort.
The quicker you can do this, the shorter his recovery time.
If in doubt, don't worry about it.
All the details are here.Bosco Vocabulary:
- Poop +Pee,
- Sit + Stay,
- Come + Wait,
- Dance + Spin,
- Paw
- Good, bad,
- No, Ok, Food
- Cross (the street),
- Hug (kneel + tap your shoulders),
- Up, Down, Left, Right,
Emergency Contacts:
| Adam | |
|---|---|
| Amanda | |
| Darlana(Sister) | |
| Joan (Mom) | |
| Greg |
Vets
Hillside Veterinary:
250-598-44771700 Kings Rd @ Shelbourne
Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
250-475-2495 (24 Hour)(760 Roderick St--Across from the old MayFair lanes)
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