Camelot and Odin

My two current Danes Camelot (5 yrs) and Odin (5 mos) are developing a strong bond and friendship. It has been interesting to see how Camelot have changed. First he could not really figure out how to interact with little Odin when he wanted to play. Odin immediatley took to Camelot as his big brother and friend. Camelot not sure what this new guy was all about tried to avoid him. Slowly Camelot accepted Odin's presence and understood that all little Odin wanted was to play. Now Odin can lay on top of Camelot and they play tug of war, play bite and wrestle. Out on our walks when we meet other dogs Camelot will keep an eye on Odin and if other dogs play too rough with his little brother he will separate them with a short growl and use his big body to protect Odin.

Rex is gone

October 18th 2011.  I made the incredible difficult decision to send my dear Rex to his next life. He was no longer able to walk by himself. His difficult childhood finally caught up with him.

He was given a few more years to live at the age of 4 when I adopted him. Rex fought back and gave me 9 great years.

Rex's battle with a poisonous spider bite - July-19-2011

June 19
It's now apparent that the wound his getting smaller. In all the years I have had dogs I have never experienced anything like this. It blows my mind that a tiny little spider can cause so much damage. I also have a black Great Dane and there is no way I could discover any colorization on him and catch this in an early stage, quite frightening.

Rex's battle with a poisonous spider bite - July-15-2011

July 15th
The wound is getting a little smaller in size. The progress is painfully slow and Rex has a really hard time walking. Some days he can't walk at all. He's alert and eats all his meals and the wound does not seem to bother him. He leaves it alone.

Rex's battle with a poisonous spider bite - July-6-2011

July 6th
It has now been a month since his surgery. It is hard to tell but things is improving. The flesh is is filling in and has more mass than a week ago. The wound itself is pretty much the same size. 

Rex's battle with a poisonous spider bite - June-23-2011

June 23rd
All the dead skin is gone and Rex is now left with a huge open exposed wound. I can see deep holes between the exposed flesh. It's horrifying to see my boy like this.  But, I have to man up and keep it clean and make him as comfortable as possible, I sleep next to him and turn him over every 3-4 hours.

Rex's battle with a poisonous spider bite - June-16-2011

June 16th
No improvement. I know realize he may lose all his skin and leave a 3 inch open wound.