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A Human Hairball?

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

Well that's pretty gross. I think the inspiration for this cartoon my be that Carol and I have been coughing a lot lately. I assure you it's not from guinea pig hair and the we are not coughing up gross hairballs.

On the other hand shedding season is upon us. If you own a long haired dog I don't need to tell you. What I can tell dog owners who are struggling with a shedding dog is that our Veterinarian recommended is giving Baby Fish Oil soft tablets.

This has made an amazing difference in Baby's coat. She is around 13 years old and her coat has never looked better. She really likes them too. No peanut butter needed. We put two in her dish every day and it's the first thing she goes for, even over a Milk-bone.

Don't expect an overnight miracle. We started out with two tablets and a raw egg for about a month daily. It's a slow process but well worth it.

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Do you enjoy the cartoons written by my son (Timmothy N. Timm) which I use as a springboard to write my daily posts? His strip, Titus & Philemon, has run in two newspapers for years as well as being printed in my blog every day. Titus & Philemon (pronounced Phi - Lee -Man) are guinea pigs. Their owner is Joe. Timmothy has never repeated a joke/comic strip in the 12 years he has been writing it. He has never copied another strip, such as Peanuts or Garfield. You can follow Timmothy on FB as Titus & Philemon and you can also check him out on Instagram as Instagram.com/titus and philemon/ .For Timmothy's website type timmtimmothy.com into your browser. I tried to put it in a link here but it refuses to work. Do NOT put anything in front of timmtimmothy.com or it will not work. 

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Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Bob "RealMan" Timm - Owning pets requires responsibilities for both humans and creatures that share household space. Sound like your Veterinarian gave you good advice! Staying healthy is just a luxury - it's a responsibility. 

May 08, 2026 02:36 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Our Vet has been amazing Patricia Feager and best of all she is "mobile" and comes right to our door.

May 08, 2026 05:51 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Finding any type of medication for a pet that doesn't require efforts to administer is wonderful, and better that it shows results eventually

May 08, 2026 04:18 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It's a mess and a hassle when you have to hide their meds in peanut butter  Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 . Have a wonderful weekend. 😊

May 08, 2026 05:52 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... I had no idea about this. Then again, all my dogs have been short-haired and hardly shed. I take fish oil myself every day... maybe that's why I don't shed either! :)

May 08, 2026 04:35 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm 😂 I also take coconut oil daily and a good healthy dose of collagen. Seems to do the trick for hair and skin.

May 08, 2026 05:56 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

LOL, maybe I need to get Carol and Timmothy to take it too Nina Hollander, Broker . I do, and I have for years, but as you know I have very little to shed these days. 🙂

May 08, 2026 05:54 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. As one who, as my barber says has a garage door that is going up but not coming down, maybe I should try some, ha, ha. Never had a long hair dog. Enjoy your day.

May 08, 2026 05:27 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Baby's hair is similar to a German Shepherd so it's not real long but when she sheds it's a noticeable mess Wayne Martin 😊. As for my hair there is little to nothing left on top.

May 08, 2026 05:57 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Bob, this gave me a laugh because every long-haired pet owner understands shedding season all too well. It is amazing how much hair one dog can leave behind in a house and vehicle this time of year. I also appreciate you sharing something practical that has helped Baby’s coat and shedding. Sometimes the small day-to-day tips from experienced pet owners are the most useful. Thirteen years old with a healthy coat is wonderful, and it sounds like Baby has figured out exactly where the good treats are kept.

May 08, 2026 05:47 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 . People frequently stop me when we are walking and comment on her coat. Her black shinny coat is beautiful. Between the Milk Bones and her dry dog food she also has beautiful teeth.

May 08, 2026 06:09 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Our dog sheds all year, and we've been giving him fish oil for the last four or so years. There is also a pet-specific version that we get from Chewy.

May 08, 2026 05:50 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Yes Bob "RealMan" Timm - our dog is big (105 pounds) - it's a few squirts. They have instructions on the back. By the way, I bought the last one in November and it's just running out now, so one pump lasts about six months (for me)

May 08, 2026 06:18 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks for the heads-up on this product Kat Palmiotti . I see this is a liquid dispenser, do you just give it a pump over the dog food?

May 08, 2026 06:11 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

While I no longer have a dog, I am so mad I did not know this about 10 years ago.

May 08, 2026 06:13 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It's almost a miracle Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty . I would have also liked to have known this for a few of my past K9's. 🐶

May 08, 2026 06:27 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Pet hair everywhere is likely one of the biggest reasons that I don't want a pet of my own, haha.

May 08, 2026 08:08 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

And it does end up every where Brian England . I enjoy the security aspect of owning a dog. Although she is very gentle she sounds scary and always lets us know when someone enters the yard or rings our door bell.

May 08, 2026 12:12 PM
Candy Stevens, EA
Number Cruncher LLC - Overton, NV
Helping Clients Resolve IRS Problems

My cat is shedding so badly.  When he leaves my lap, I swear he is leaving half his fur on me!  My dog gets fish oil everyday.

May 14, 2026 10:04 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I wonder if fish oil would work on the cat as well Candy Stevens, EA ?

May 14, 2026 10:25 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Yes, we have owned a Golden, and he shed like crazy. We now have a Golden Doodle and a mini short-haired weiner dog. Both do not shed, and that is a good thing.

May 18, 2026 07:41 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That is a good thing Dr. Paula McDonald 😃. We love our dog but it would be nice not to find her hair everywhere.

May 18, 2026 07:49 AM