Bailey's World

If only dogs could talk... If you're a dog lover, I'm sure you would agree that having a verbal conversation would eliminate the guessing games when pets aren't feeling well. What hurts? We wish we knew for sure. We've been through a lot this past year with Bailey -- trying different home cooked meals, watching her protein intake, and monitoring her cholesterol. The vet has run numerous blood tests and has consulted with internal medicine docs. It's a bit of a mystery, but it's been difficult getting her to eat anything lately. Goldens tend to be at risk for some ailments, but Bailey has had more than her share of vet visits recently. At each vet appointment, she heads straight for the door after getting weighed. But no, the back room awaits her.

Luckily, Bailey has a heart of gold. She loves interacting with guests and usually can be found in our office or under the dining room table after breakfast
(not when you're eating of course!). Throughout the warmer months we serve breakfast on our front wrap-around porch, so the dining room is a good place for her to hang out and wait for guests to say hi to as they venture off for their day's activities in Asheville.

Bailey loves to be petted and prefers we keep the 'vet talk' to a minimum. You can tell she doesn't like that kind of talk, and her brown eyes beg us to change the subject to fun things like chasing cats. We try to keep the energy positive and reassure her that everything is fine. That seems to make her feel happy and secure. Greeting guests is the highlight of her day, and her gentle lean can melt your heart. What would Bailey say? 'Just smile and give me a loving pat and I'm good for the rest of the day!'