CHECKING IN WITH THE KING OF COUNT ow’s Teto
Good Boys of Antiquity DOGS IN ANCIENT LEGEND Far before humans had written histories, we had dogs. From hunting and shepherding to playing and relaxing, our early ancestors had canine companions by their side, and their appreciation shows. As storytelling developed around the world, our four-legged friends became important characters. Here are a few ancient legends for the historical dog lover. Tarascan Spirit Dogs Many Mesoamerican cultures featured dogs prominently in their myths and legends, especially in regard to the afterlife. One of the most notable of these comes from the Tarascan state, an empire that rivaled the Aztecs. The Tarascans believed canine spirits would search out the souls of lost humans and guide them safely out of the mortal world. Leave it to dogs to create ghost stories with happy endings. Tuiren the Wolfhound In Irish folklore, Tuiren was a beautiful woman to be wed to Iollan Eachtach, but this love made Iollan’s faery sweetheart jealous. In an attempt to ruin the young woman’s wedding, the faery turns Tuiren into a hound and gives her to Fergus Fionnliath, a renowned dog- hater. This cruel act backfires when the Irish wolfhound wins over Fergus, teaching him to love not just her but all dogs too. In fact, the man is crestfallen when his hound is revealed to be a human. Tuiren’s nephew, the hero Fionn, cheers Fergus up with a new puppy! Yudhishthira’s Stray The Indian epic “Mahabharata” is thought to date back to the eighth or ninth century B.C. and tells the story of two warring families. Toward the end of the tale, prince Yudhishthira and his family begin to ascend the Himalayas to reach heaven, and a stray dog joins them on their journey. One by one, Yudhishthira’s companions fall, until only the prince and his furry friend remain.
Hey, Teton here!
I know a lot of people have been pretty worried about me. Humans get nervous when they talk about cancer. I wanted to let everyone know that I’m doing great.
When I was first diagnosed with lymphoma, Dr. Clark started me on the Wisconsin Protocol, which is the most effective treatment for canine lymphoma. It’s similar to the chemotherapy treatment used on humans. Over the course of 26 weeks, I’ll rotate through four different drugs. Most treatments don’t take much time, and some are oral medications. Twenty-six weeks sounds like a lot, but it does go by fast when you feel well. I don’t really feel like I have cancer, which can actually be a problem sometimes. Lots of pet owners will notice lumps appear on their dog or cat, but they don’t do anything because their pet isn’t acting any differently. The reason I’m doing so well now is because Dr. Clark caught the lymphoma early. It’s important for pet owners to pay attention to any unusual changes, especially if they have a dog breed with a high risk for cancer, like goldens, boxers, and Bernese mountain dogs, among others.
Homesweet Homemade Cat Treats June is Adopt a Cat Month! If you’re bringing a new cat or kitten into your family, we have the perfect recipe for a treat that will make them feel right at home.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
When the god Indra finally appears to offer Yudhishthira passage into heaven, he brings bad news: The dog
1 1/2 tsp organic catnip
1/3 cup dry milk
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
cannot come with him. But Yudhishthira refuses to abandon his dog, explaining that he could never leave such a loyal,
1 tbsp honey 1 large egg
steadfast companion. Anyone who’s turned down a great apartment offer because they don’t allow pets can relate.
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