Hi Nikki. I adopted a dog that appeared to have a similar skin condition many years ago. No tick-related illnesses that I was aware of. My veterinarian recommended that I add omega 3 fatty acids to his diet. For what it's worth, it did the trick!

Nikki you are very Likeable. love that you are a free soul and have two wonderful bodyguards by your side. Keep on hitting the road! and pray you always stay safe out there.🤠

I'm so happy for Rodney. Every dog deserves a good life. And Camper is a great big brother.

Camper starting the engine w/the shot of his paw near the starter button was cute 🥰 🐾

Niki love your dogs, in doing so please refrain from letting Rodney from riding in your lap. A few years ago I saw a traffic accident when I came to help, I saw that the woman in the driver’s seat was okay, but the dog she had in her lap was killed (broken neck). The air bag had released and well it was tragic. Happy travels with your doggie family. 🥰🤗

“Whole Paycheck” 😂 ❤ that, I’m stealing it

Getting Rodney "fixed" at the veterinarian had a whole 'nother conotation!

Our German shepherd was losing hair on the tips of her ears and was scratching all over. I started eliminating “people” food I was guilty of giving her (mainly the ends of our sourdough bread) and the itching stopped and after a couple months the hair grew back.

Camper has that deep gratitude towards you that many rescue dogs have. I believe he's so happy to have you as leader of the pack. So he's not gonna sneak treats.

I used to live in Reno and this video made me so happy seeing clips of my old home. Send you and the fur babies love💚

I am constantly amazed by your editing skills, as well as your ability to "frame" a shot. You are indeed growing as a cinematic artist.

Watchin others live out of a van is a step in the right direction but I urge everyone to actually experience it for atleast 3 weeks. Its life changing. Your whole consciousness (sense of awareness) changes for the better.

Hi from Reno! Just wanted to drop in and say I love watching you and your dogs. It's become a ritual for me and my 3 yr old to watch your videos on Fridays. We've been going through a hard time the last month, so having a video to look forward to on Fridays has helped a lot. Thank you for being so kind and genuine. Also, I know Cyan Park in South Reno has a wonderful dog park, and I believe you can park there overnight (but double-check on that since I'm not 100% sure). I wish you all the best.

When I travel in my motor home, I always keep an eye out for water, dump stations and overnight places to stay, even when I don't need it. Then I record it in my GPS and in a log book for future reference. Over the years I have compiled a long list of places.

That cute blonde dog looks like he knew she was looking for water. Cute babies.

Vet tech here 👋🏻 worked in dermatology. Did you see a dermatologist? There’s a condition we commonly see in poodles, but any breed can have it, called sebaceous adenitis. It doesn’t look exactly like it, but hard to say. Vasculitis of some sort, maybe. He should have a derm take a biopsy of one of those lesions to confirm what’s going on. I wouldn’t have anyone but a derm do it - they know how to select the best spots to sample. Hope you get some answers!

Hey, I just found your channel on this video...love it! Several years ago a friend bought me a portable jump start kit that fits in my glove box and I can jump my own battery whenever and wherever I am. It also has ports for your other charge cords in case you need to charge other devices with the battery pack. And, they have flashlights built in

G'day Nikki, Michelle here from beautiful Jervis Bay in Australia. It's actually 5.55am Saturday 17th as I text this, so Good Morning! I have been a HUGE fan of yours since your Prius days and remain loyal to your channel as you are the greatest ❤ antidepressant ever!!! One of my most fave vids was when you climbed a massive tree and slept up there. "Wild thang, you make my heart sing!" Good to see home depot hasn't changed it's PAWlicy 😂 Little Rodney is gorgeous and besotted with you! Who wouldn't be, you are heaps of fun!! On a more serious note, my cat used to have patches of hair loss on his head. I popped into a vet for a quick chat at front desk and she said, make a weak tea like solution of Betadine liquid and water and with cotton wool dab it on the bald patches. It totally cleared up and never returned. Do it regularly. Just in a little cup add say a tsp of betadine, then just a bit of water to form a weak tea solution. Saturate cotton wool and dab on regularly, hopefully it's in a place he can't lick easily. Cortisone should be avoided if possible. The vet I saw agreed. Anyway beautiful woman, keep smiling😃 and keep cutting those carrots like a playboy bunny 😂 Stay safe and happy! Big squeezy hugs for our favourite boy Campy - my nickname for him. What an amazing friend you have in him. The magical still shots you have with you and Camp together are just awesome! I have never been to the USA, so it's been a joy to see your beautiful country through your eyes and armchair travel - well usually I'm horizontal 😂 See you Nik on the next one. These Emojis are a bit addictive ❤🎉❤🎉

I love your attitude and you have an addictive smile. Thank you for making my day brighter. 😊

It is really cool to see how happy Rodney is, great name by the way.Thanks for giving he and Camper a loving and fun life, you're good people

I've experienced the hair loss several times with rescue and foster dogs. Every time, after ruling or other conditions from the vet, we turned to a grain and legume free diet. Often, a raw diet from the local meat market of liver, hearts, etc. have the fastest/best results.

Nikki, always great content. The 2 dogs are so happy. There’s a lot of love there. Be well. Jeff

I always look forward to your videos on Friday I just love to see where you’re at and what you’re doing thanks for all the good adventures and all the good times you have given me

I used to have a lot of trouble with my nails. I would soak my toes in Epsom salt and then push pieces of cotton ball under the nail. The pressure would help raise the ingrown nail up.

Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great afternoon!

Rodney is just too cute for words and Camper is the best pal ever! Stay safe with your two noodles!

Absolutely love your Channel nikki! You're such a positive person Whenever there are so many negative people in the world. I envy you on how positive you can always be. I absolutely love how giving you are to the shelters that you give to! You're such a wonderful person❤❤ stay safe with the puppies and yourself❤❤❤❤

Love watching your adventures every week- the time and effort you put into editing and getting the footage really shows!

Right after the vet scene at the beginning of your video, you open the slider to the van and there was a partial jug of Prestone- if this was antifreeze, don’t forget that dogs and cats are so attracted to that stuff and it can really harm them. Love you, the dogs and the videos!

Your boys are such good dogs!! Camper is a good big brother!!! ❤❤❤

I'm always glad to see new videos of You, Camper and Rodney thanks Nikki. 🖤🇺🇲🐶🐶🇺🇲🖤

My son’s dog started out losing hair, but got worse with from itching so badly, that he ended up with open wounds from licking. After lots of meds and a bunch of testing they found out he has Lupus. Wishing your pup an answer to the mystery and quick healing.

I live in my car and just started my KZfaq channel and love seeing fellow van/car/rv lifers so awesome!

"Whole Paycheck" :) love it!

Awesome video as always Nikki, Camper and R.V. this was a awesome day in the life video showing what every Van Lifer goes through on a daily basis.

Love all your tips. Always something of value along with the optimism and entertainment ❤

Seems to be a lot of want to be vets posting here, but did nobody notice the gallon of antifreeze next to the water dish? If the dogs lick the bottle that would be a whole new diagnosis for you want to be vets.

❤ GR8 VID ~ LOVED IT ❤

Never tire watching Nikki s vlogs all with camper now also w/ Rodney ..very practical simple neat and so calming for me .having behaved dogs and it is real tight on being in van lifevyet it looked just so easy... Thank you much Nikki for the positivity and patience on your daily work...thank yu🎉❤ 💞 💐🎂🎂🙏☀️

I look forward to that beautiful smile and your positivity every week!

Should you be driving after that Swig of Moonshine, lol.

Please be careful with the anti-freeze I saw on your floor, It has a sweet taste and can be harmful to dogs if ingested.

Hey Rodney, Camper, and Nikki! I love sharing your adventures!🌟🌟🌟

Rodney is so cute and looks so happy! I can almost feel through the video how much he loves you Nikki!! 😊❤

Aint no way you slept in your van at your boyfriend's house 😂

Nicki please do not drive with your dog on your lap, if you are in an accident your dog will not survive, either from the airbag or when you are thrown forward. As a retired volunteer FF I have seen this happen. Broke my heart.

Hey Nikki, Glad you had an enjoyable adventure with the girls and are back with the boys. Enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing!

I so love the small shopping carts so easy to navigate around and I can fill it up perfectly with all we need without over budget

Your choice but its not very safe for you, your dog or other drivers to drive with your dog on your lap, hope youll give this some thought.

You are driving dangerous with that dog in your lap plus it against the law

So happy you give those adorable boys such a great life .

Late to the party , found you via the vangirls , but wow what an inspiration again . just loving that freedom x

Hi Nikki! In October 2021 I moved into my car and your window cover tutorial video was the first car/vanlife channel I had ever seen but watching you, I knew it was the life for me! 2+ years later I'm now in a minivan, still enjoying being part of your journey and have even started my own yt channel! I just posted my first video this week! So even tho our styles are actually very different, I thank yoy for the fantastic inspo! Your appreciation of life and adventure is awesome! Safe and happy travels!❤️✨️

Love the stay at Reno! I always stayed at Casino parking lots after I was kicked out of the Walmart! I love a little rainy day down time too. Love your vlogs. Can't wait for more! Stay safe!❤

Love your advice and stories Nikki! Thank you! I bought a well maintained 1984 Ram 1500 camper conversion last fall and can't wait to do some road stuff this coming season, in large part due to your inspiration!

What always helps me when I start to get an ingrown toenail is to file down the upper surface of the nail. It relieves the pressure on the sides and almost always prevents it from fully digging in.

I love camp and Rodney

Nikki,Camper,and Rodney,y'all rock! Peace

Beautiful Nikki and her two wonderful dogs! Great videos and absolutely love your channel.Thank you for everything you do.

We lived in Carson City for many, many years. We left 6 years ago and traveled in our RV full time. Found a place on the Oregon coast and settled here. It was good to see Reno. Haven't been there in 4 years. Just found you on KZfaq and will go back and look at your older ones. Thanks. Kathleen

Hey, back in the day when I was a child, my dog had one of these. I can't remember which type, but they are similar. I remember my dog had similar areas of scabs with no fur. I had a flashback, so I thought I'd share: Sarcoptic mange causes intense itching and discomfort. Red bumps and skin lesions appear, which can develop into crusts and severe skin damage due to scratching. Hair loss occurs more extensively, especially around the ears, legs, belly, and chest. It can spread quickly to other parts of the body and between animals. Demodectic mange, also known as demodicosis, typically begins with small areas where the fur is thinned or completely gone. It may present mild redness and scaling of the skin. Interestingly, itching is not usually severe or may not be present at all. This condition often affects young dogs and those with weakened immune systems. Both types require different treatments and accurate diagnosis, so it's important for a veterinarian to thoroughly examine the animal to apply the correct treatment approach.

I actually enjoy these videos the best, it's interesting to see how you navigate everyday life on the road.

I really appreciate this one because I seen how to make the best of everything. Thank you

Hi Nikki love. When Camper talks. So funny ❤😊

Wonderful video Nikki as usual! I love seeing all the local places I know and the stuff I don’t!!😎

I love how they grab their snack. So cute babies.😊❤

Rodney is so cute, he seems like such a gentle soul! Camper, is just a fine dog, Who has the best human taste since he picked you for his mom. Nikki I cannot tell you how I look forward to my Friday nights watching your videos. I have been following you for a long time and I really enjoy everything that you do. Continue doing it for me please!!

Campers paw starting up the van cracked me up, luv the dog voices u do & luv ur sense of humor. ❤

Nice slow paced rainy day video! Thanks for sharing ❤

"I think we're gonna hit up whole paycheck" I mean, this kind of quip is why I'm a subscriber 🤣🤣

Ingrown toenail advice that really works. Put a tiny sliver of cotton or tissue under the area thatis growing into your skin. It will give it a little lift so that it will grow out. Do this for as long as needed and of course change out the cotton as needed. It could take a while but it really works. Hope that helps. Love your doggies and your Chanel

Love your pups! And really enjoy your videos Nikki!

My favorite channel by far. I catch every episode. Thanks for all the wonderful entertainment Nikki!

Lovely to see you back with your fur babies. Camper is such a good dog and he will show Rodney the do's and don'ts. Hope the medication helps Rodney's problem and hope the Epsom salts helps your toe x

Rainy days in the van are the coziest

Thanks for the love you share for both your dogs 💝 Perhaps Rodney is the most recent one you brought in and they always check if they are loved the same as the others, check out on that 🌼 You have a newcomer which is awesome. Remember always be present, taking care of your animals above anything else. I learned that lesson in a hard way but I prevailed with my animals, thanks God 💗 Love your style, your van and the easiness on teaching us details 🌻 Plenty of radiant health for your fur babies and you 💚🍀

Thank you, thank you for sharing the ingredients in your food. Ude can't wait to buy those same ingredients and try it out. My food gets so boring it's always nice to see someone else's recipes😊

Just came across your video and channel. LOVE IT! You are living my dream. Your fur children are adorable.

The salad looks delish, I’ll be making it for lunch tomorrow. Be safe be kind. Love your mission and perseverance ❤️💜💕

Thanks for sharing. The kids were so happy to c U Nikki ( the pups ) Safe Travels Always God Bless Ya'll Mucho Love from your friend in Michigan Tam ❤️ ♥️ 💕 💖

Hey Nikki! I accidentally discovered your channel! I said “I’ve seen this girl”…I saw you outside your vehicle (it was a pretty cool van/rig)…at a rest stop in either Arizona or New Mexico over a year ago or so in the evening! I’m a truck driver! ❤

Glad you liked Reno! Healthy tails is the best. Your adventures give me hope that the Sprinter View in my driveway will be our retirement chariot in the following months.

Nikki is there no water stores around you could fill up big gallons for pretty cheap. Thank you for all your inspiration and the time and energy you put in your channel. I always watch band wives too so happy you guys are friends and you enjoyed your times together

You make me feel free through your videos. Thanks

That 2 seconds from when u push the start button on the rv to when it actually starts, is always an anxious moment in every episode for me..Haha.

Nikki it was a pleasure seeing you in person yesterday at Walmart Port St Lucie, FL. At that moment, I know it was you. I missed the opputunity to say hello 😆

Thanks for sharing.. Lots of extended family around Reno... If you drive north and see a Blue Barn off to the left, I put that together 18 years ago helping out a friend who had his hips crushed by his horse... Love your Salads, you've been an imspiration for me and my Bld Sugar dropped 100 pts.. Thanks a lot.....

You poor thing, first sand bug bites, ingrown toenail, not being able to find water and last but not least, RV getting into the treat bag!! I hope you get better soon and I know RV will soon be just like Camper and realize he won't have to worry about food, you all stay safe, love you all.🥰🐶🐶💙💙

I like the new gymnastics in the intro. Good going. Thank you Nikki D

Thanks for sharing love it over there, lived there 20 years about.❤❤

Rodney is so adorable. What a great disposition.

SO happy to see in the pups in the video again, and I know you were all happy to be reunited again! ✅ Had no idea that most Home Depot stores allowed you to bring in your pups 🐶. Will have to check that out, for sure. I have one, like Rodney, who can get hold of treats or food that is left where you think it would be safe, but ends up not being safe. Live and learn… Take care, stay safe, and enjoy your travels!💕

You’re awesome Nikki. Camper and RV are lucky boys!

Thank you for the great content as always Nikki! You are excellent, babe!

I had one dog with Cushing and another with autoimmune. Prayers for your puppy.❤❤❤

I really really enjoy your videos When I watch your videos I always feel so good inside I feel like I'm right there with you as you travel

this looks like tons of fun yayyy 😊

❤❤❤ I’m hooked following your AdVentures! Love Camper and Rodney! Well behaved kewl doggies! Thanks for rescuing them! 🙏🤙

Love your box salad! Good ingredients.

Stay safe/adventurous travels!🐾👍🏼😉