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Native California girl. Journalist disrupting medicine. Puppy wrangler. UC Davis, GW, and Delta Gamma Alum. Vegetarian, Greek Orthodox, and Malayalee. Co-founder of the late, great, SepiaMutiny.com. If you need something, zimbly ask: here, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Gmail. I'm easy to find.

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My early Christmas present? Amazing. I am in bliss. Thank you, Panda. #thepixies 💗 (at The Hollywood Palladium)

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L.A. is better with dear friends. Miss and love you, T. Sorry it took me a week to post this; even sorrier that it was my idea to take an important photo in front of a Vegas-ready holiday light display. 😩 (at The Grove)

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I can't stop ugly crying. Three vet visits in six days for two sweet dogs, filled with bad news for both and costing more than my rent in D.C. did. I try so hard to take care of them--some of you mock me behind my back for my devotion to them, yes I'm aware of that--and somehow, despite my constant efforts, they only get worse. Now I get to slowly drown in my severe anxiety for two weeks while waiting to find out exactly what's wrong with my Jub. 💔 (at Nationals Park)

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Hi. How are you? Woke up to the unmistakable sound of heaving. Three puddles of regurgitated @acanapetfood led me to a terrified little dog hiding by the toilet after ruining the nicest bath mat in the bungalow. Comforted her, mopped up, took a deep breath, wished desperately for some coffee. Walked out to make myself some, saw three more puddles. FML. She must've ate something yesterday that violently disagreed with her. Took care of the newer mess, was making Madras coffee (finally!!), but smelled a smell of death. Epic life-destroying flatulence from the only Frenchie in the world who doesn't fart, thanks to aforementioned, flawless kibble. Warily poured myself a huge cup...only to turn around and find hell. This poor baby had a 💩blowout up a wall and all over her lower half. She is cowering and panting in my previously pristine tub, expelling death from both ends. Still haven't had my cotdamn coffee. Donning gloves, burning extra pungent brown sugar bourbon-scented candle, cranking up oscillating fan, and eating a "special" chocolate while I gather all the bleach I can find to disinfect my once-cute house. 💩 💩 💩 So how's YOUR Friday? (at Venice Beach)

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Tuesday? Tongue's out. A few of you have asked about our elaborate cleaning protocol. When we're not in an allergy flare up, these are the two things we use multiple times per day to clean this piggy from the rooter to the tooter, after EVERY trip outside. They help with her allergies and mine. That's right, I am very allergic to dander, and these @earthbath_pet wipes changed my life-- no exaggeration. I NEVER thought I could have an indoor dog until I visited a woman several years ago...who surprised me when she introduced me to her lovely black lab 30 minutes after I'd arrived. I didn't even know she had a dog! Her house was spotless and I couldn't smell or see any trace of fur. It was the first time in my life I hadn't had an allergy attack with an indoor pet. I asked for her secret and she credited her housekeeper (!) and these wipes. When I'm running low on them, I physically get anxious. They make THAT much of a difference. And best of all, my dogs constantly get complimented for smelling good and being shiny. This is my favorite scent of their three options. That's right. It's so gentle, it doesn't affect her allergies. I love these wipes. Love. And we're not one of the big Frenchie accounts so you know this is not an ad-- I'm just obsessed. The waterless foam is all natural and we use it on her inverted vulva and all paws. We don't wear shoes in our house and this duo keeps everyone and everything clean and healthy-- quite impressive when you live in a city. 😇 🌆 🌆 🌆 🌆 🌆 #DaenerysTheFrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #frenchiehealth #puppiaus #puppiaharness #vetsbest (at Los Angeles, Venice Beach)

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Hi, dear Frenchie friends. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and messages. Here's my health update: I'm back on Apoquel (yay!) and benadryl (and CADI is still in my system, I guess) but results from Apoquel are slower than they were the first time I took it. 🍄 My hoomans can't decide if I'm on the verge of another UTI or if I'm just being an incorrigible Frenchie because I keep leaving them yellow surprises indoors. 🙄 I was prescribed Duoxo PS foam as a supplement to tub time, but while @suitablegirl appreciates the "convenience", it's nowhere near as effective as getting actual medicated baths every 72 hours, which is what my dermatologist in D.C. recommended when I was having a bad flare up. That also required sanitizing the floors, my bed, my toys, my harnesses, my clothes, and all other soft surfaces to avoid cross contamination, so it's a laborious process, but it helped my skin. 🌴 Currently, I am only allowed outside to potty because I have a huge new lesion on my chest, but the vet said I can play outside if I'm wearing "pajamas that cover my body". Anyone know where I can find some that would protect my poor belly? I can't wait for my medicines to start working so I can get back to my job with the neighborhood watch. 🙏 Thank you for being so compassionate and supportive. Frenchie health and Apoquel are both hugely controversial subjects; it's wonderful to have an online community that shares vs shames. 💗 💗 💗 💗 #DaenerysTheFrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #puppia #puppiaharness #allergydog #frenchieproblems (at Venice Beach)

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Hi, dear Frenchie friends. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and messages. Here's my health update: I'm back on Apoquel (yay!) and benadryl (and CADI is still in my system, I guess) but results from Apoquel are slower than they were the first time I took it. 🍄 My hoomans can't decide if I'm on the verge of another UTI or if I'm just being an incorrigible Frenchie because I keep leaving them yellow surprises indoors. 🙄 I was prescribed Duoxo PS foam as a supplement to tub time, but while @suitablegirl appreciates the "convenience", it's nowhere near as effective as getting actual medicated baths every 72 hours, which is what my dermatologist in D.C. recommended when I was having a bad flare up. That also required sanitizing the floors, my bed, my toys, my harnesses, my clothes, and all other soft surfaces to avoid cross contamination, so it's a laborious process, but it helped my skin. 🌴 Currently, I am only allowed outside to potty because I have a huge new lesion on my chest, but the vet said I can play outside if I'm wearing "pajamas that cover my body". Anyone know where I can find some that would protect my poor belly? I can't wait for my medicines to start working so I can get back to my job with the neighborhood watch. 🙏 Thank you for being so compassionate and supportive. Frenchie health and Apoquel are both hugely controversial subjects; it's wonderful to have an online community that shares vs shames. 💗 💗 💗 💗 #DaenerysTheFrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #puppia #puppiaharness #allergydog #frenchieproblems (at Venice Beach)

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#throwbackthursday? Ten week old Frenchie in a bib. Drooly baby wore them constantly. 🍼 🍼 🍼 🍼 🍼 #DaenerysTheFrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #frenchiepuppy #frenchbulldogpuppy #frenchiepuppies (at Mount Pleasant, Washington)

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She broke out in hives mid-exam. Her allergies are still horrid, but my over-the-top allergen-contamination-paranoia and relentless cleaning regime plus topical meds have helped. Thankfully, her massive ear infection is 90% cured, and so we're not being sent home with antibiotics, though I prepared her tummy for them. We may be done with CADI/Cytopoint. Every half-wit, self-appointed canine health expert on Facebook LOVED to talk shit to me about how I obviously didn't care about my dog because I was poisoning her with Apoquel, but we never had a single issue with it for the two years she was on it. Zero side effects, except gorgeous fur and a blissful Frenchie. Guess what she's back on? APOQUEL. My dog's quality of life > your ignorance and love of propaganda. If randos are shaming you for relying on science or allergy meds, tell them to go French themselves. I'm in your corner and I have your back. 👊 💊 💊 💊 💊 💊 #DaenerysTheFrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #apoquel #cytopoint #allergydog #frenchiehealth (at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital)

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My Frenchie outchea lookin' like a Porg. A Porg! 🐦 🐦 🐦 #DaenerysTheFrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #porg #porgs #starwarsthelastjedi (at Los Angeles, California)

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"Dad, why did you fart? I have enough trouble breathing." ~ doing my best @hokus_theo impression because he's the cutest Frenchie in the world and we love him. 💌 💌 💌 #daenerysthefrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #polkadots #yayoikusama (at Los Angeles, California)

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I miss sweater weather. ⛅ ⛅ ⛅ ⛅ ⛅ #DaenerysTheFrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #dogsinclothes #harajukuloverspets (at Washington, District of Columbia)

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Whoop! Whoop! Pull over that ass too fat Whoop! Whoop! Pull over that ass is too fat Dumps in the truck Thighs like what? Ain't nann hoe got more booty in the butt. 🍑🚛🍗 🍑 🍑 📷: @gnagesh 🍑 🍑 #daenerysthefrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #americanapparel #americanapparelhoodie #americanappareldog #allergydog (at Venice Beach)

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Whoop! Whoop! Pull over that ass too fat Whoop! Whoop! Pull over that ass is too fat Dumps in the truck Thighs like what? Ain't nann hoe got more booty in the butt. 🍑🚛🍗 🍑 🍑 📷: @gnagesh 🍑 🍑 #daenerysthefrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #americanapparel #americanapparelhoodie #americanappareldog #allergydog (at Los Angeles, Venice Beach)

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First, all my gratitude to our Frenchie family for your kind thoughts and comments regarding our stressful day at the hospital. I have a massive migraine right now, so please forgive me for not answering messages and providing a more through update. Soon, I promise. I want to take my time explaining everything because Frenchie education and advocacy is something I take very seriously and it's possible that what we are dealing with can enlighten or help others. Second, it upsets me so much that my sweet baby spent the day sick or at the vet instead of delighting people in Santa Monica while dressed up (our original plan), so forgive me for indulging in a little nostalgia and posting these pics from a happier Halloween, in D.C. I hope your nuggets all had a wonderful time showing off their costumes today-- the handful I saw via Insta looked amazing. Daenerys loves you all so much. 💗 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃 #daenerysthefrenchie #buhi #frenchie #frenchbulldog #dogsincostumes #halloweendog #dgdogs #deltagammadog (at Washington, District of Columbia)

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I am struggling with major depression (or, as an estranged family member who needlessly complicates my life likes to say-- "making excuses") and am overwhelmed, so here's proof of life since I'm too frozen to return texts, FB messages, Instagram comments, flaming arrows, etc. 🤐 All I do is tweet, because news breaks there first and even though I feel low, I can't stop myself from worrying about this fallen nation. I am sorry. Have a cute puppy video and please don't hate me. And if you think I'm malingering the way my "family member" does, you, too, may kindly go and fuck yourself. 🎢 🛌📉🇺🇸🗑🖤 (at Los Angeles, Venice Beach)

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I'm struggling with major depression and am overwhelmed so here's proof of life since I'm too useless to return text messages, Instagram comments, flaming arrows, etc. I'm sorry. (at Los Angeles, Venice Beach)