biscuit's space | The blog of photographer Katherine Carver

Feb 17

Biscuit’s Successful Surgery

Our precious little Biscuit came through surgery today with no unexpected surprises. His small mass was removed and was sent to the lab for biopsy, and we should receive the results next week. His teeth have been cleaned and look very white! No tooth extractions were necessary per the exam and dental x-rays. The x-rays confirmed that Biscuit does have arthritis in his front paws. Biscuit will be on antibiotics and a pain-killer for the next week, in addition to taking the medicine to lower his urine protein levels. Biscuit, at his next check up, may be placed on medicine or receive special treatments for his arthritis after he recovers from his surgery. Biscuit, unfortunately, will be wearing a Comfy Cone as shown below for the next two weeks until his stitches are removed. All in all, Biscuit is doing pretty well with the large size Comfy Cone — he is learning to maneuver his way around. He is still giving us his paw for more kibble! We are very happy that Biscuit made it through surgery with no complications, and hope that he has a smooth recovery.

Biscuit at the vet’s office pre surgery.

Biscuit at the vet’s office in recovery post surgery.

Biscuit at home in his Comfy Cone eating some kibble.

Biscuit at home.

Feb 16

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Biscuit + Princess

Today, Biscuit ran into his “girlfriend,” Princess, in the neighborhood park, Concert Park. Princess is also a rescue dog who is twelve years old who lives in our neighborhood. Biscuit was so excited to see Princess — a belated Valentine’s Day treat! Princess is the only dog that keeps Biscuit’s attention! Biscuit was in full attention mode when he first caught a glimpse of Princess — his ears were raised, his tail was wagging, he made his whistling sounds, and he followed Princess everywhere! They had a ball playing together late this afternoon! Biscuit always enjoys running into Princess in the neighborhood park. Below are a couple of photographs taken earlier today.

Feb 16

Biscuit’s Surgery

Please keep good thoughts as tomorrow is a big day for Biscuit – he is having surgery to remove a small mass, complete a dental cleaning, and perform x-rays to assess his arthritis.

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

Anatole France

Feb 15

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Biscuit

Biscuit recently posed for the camera, as shown below. Biscuit is doing well and he enjoyed his Valentine’s Day! Due to his prescription diet, he received canned prescription food as part of his dinner yesterday, which he greatly enjoyed! He also received many treats, his kibble, along with some belly rubs!

A neighbor, a wood worker, was gracious enough to make Biscuit a doggie ramp for the one step on the main level of our house, due to Biscuit’s arthritis. So far, he really likes it! We are going to get a new piece of berber carpet (for traction) for his ramp this weekend, and then our neighbor will finish the moldings and complete the permanent doggie ramp for Biscuit! Once completed, photos will follow!

Feb 14

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

Dr. Seuss

“My little dog – a heartbeat at my feet.”

Edith Wharton

“A dog has the soul of a philosopher.”

Plato

“A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”

Buddha

Feb 11

A Lazy Saturday for Biscuit

Below are some photographs of Biscuit enjoying himself today on a lazy Saturday afternoon! He is doing really well.

Feb 9

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What is Biscuit Going to Order?

Doug and I have been trying to decide what we should get our little Biscuit with the gift card from Orvis as the prize for Biscuit being chosen a an Orvis Cover Dog Winner!

We are not sure if we want to change either of his beds for a new Orvis bed since he likes his current beds.

We like these items below, especially the item for the car for when we drive to Nova Scotia this summer for vacation. We have time to decide…

Biscuit is doing really well and he is very active — the most active we have ever seen him. We hope that he will get to see Princess, another rescue dog, in the neighborhood, that he is really into! When he spots Princess, his ears immediately raise, his tail starts wagging, and he starts making a whistling sound! He will walk all over the neighborhood park (off leash) in order to get her attention and play! That would be a great Valentine’s Day present for Biscuit!

We feel very grateful to have our little Biscuit in our lives and we are keeping good thoughts for his surgery on February 17, 2012. It a wonderful feeling to come home each day and see Biscuit with his big brown eyes filled with affection and unconditional love!

Feb 7

Photography

Below are some of my favorite quotes concerning photography. Photography is a very important medium and art form.

“Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created. It is a major force in explaining man to man.”

Edward Steichen

“Photographs open doors into the past but they also allow a look into the future.”

Sally Mann

“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.”

Diane Arbus

Feb 7

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Paintings of your favorite furry family member!

If you are interested in having a custom painting commissioned of your furry family member, I highly recommend contacting Mary Medrano, Mary Medrano Gallery, http://www.marymedrano.com/.

We have commissioned several paintings for ourselves and to give as gifts to family and friends. The paintings are always a huge hit. Please see some examples of the paintings Mary has done for us below.

For more information on pet paintings, you can visit Mary Medrano’s website at, http://www.marymedranogallery.com/petportraits.html. Enjoy!

“Biscuit”

“Benji”

Also, see former blog post, https://biscuitsspace.com/2012/02/04/benji-inspiration/

“Nick”

Also, see former blog post, https://biscuitsspace.com/2012/02/04/nick-3/

“Mittens”

Feb 6

Biscuit – Centerfold

We just received our February 2012 Orvis Dog Book and Biscuit appears again as the centerfold! (In the centerfold there is a small photograph of what Biscuit looked like at the Sheltie Rescue, prior to being adopted). Biscuit also appears on the back cover of the February 2012 Orvis Dog Book, in support of rescue dogs in connection with Orvis and the Petfinder.com Foundation. Please see the photographs below. We could not be happier!

Biscuit will appear on the March 2012 Spring Orvis Dog Book coming out in about one month!