Hello there! This will be just a little update, yes, one from the couch where I have been spending quite a bit of time with two wonderful furry creatures, Kipling and Ben. How are they getting along? Now, now don’t be silly, just take a look at the above photo. Ben who is less of a snuggler than one might think, initially resisted but slooowly his head fell down, down, down onto Kipling until he was sleeping with his eyes half-open as he is want to do. It was a first but as you will see, not the last…
Now, I have to say that we have had a little setback with Kip’s recovery. He has developed an inflammation on his abdominal wall, which is producing quite a bit of liquid and blood that are forming in pockets under the skin. Claire, who is our vet and is also a very dear friend, has been taking excellent care of Kip, including putting in a drain yesterday that we hope will do the trick. Already, Remi and I see quite a big difference and hope to get this boy out of any pain as soon as possible!
But, as it is being treated and he is back on antibiotics, it should not develop into a dangerous situation–just in case you might be a worrier as I am. And that doesn’t prevent us from taking him on his walks along the Rhone in the morning and to the Arena at night (for now, I am not varying them as I want to reassure him as much as possible). But we are taking it easy.
And so much sleeping is involved, provoked with “Radio Spa” which Remi has realized has a very soothing action on both puppers. Yes, he often has to wear the dreaded “Cone of Shame” as fellow dog owners will call it so as to be sure that he doesn’t pull out the drain but he is getting used to it. Slowly but surely.
And even with the cone, the couch is not such a terrible place to be when we have such friends to lean on, n’est-ce pas?
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend everyone…
wishing a complete recovery soon
My heart melted when I opened this post to see Ben and Kipling on the couch. There is a big hole in our family now both of our pets have gone to heaven. Bisous
Such preciousness! And wonderful news that the two are getting along so well. I am not surprised at all. Wishing Kip a speedy recovery which will happen soon given the attentive care you are providing. Ben is a real sport for so readily allowing Kip to become a part of his, and your and Remi's lives. You are going to have so much fun with the two of them!
Don't call it the "Cone of Shame." He is only doing what's natural as you know. At one point or another all our dogs have had them on. So happy he's well enough to go walking, Heather. By the look of things, their owners have pulled out all stops to make them happy. Are they having filet mignon for dinner?
Superb photographs and story of lovely moments in the face of challenge! Forgive the cliche, but love is conquering all! Bravo to each and all of you, Leslie, with Henry, Bob and Scott in Portland, Oregon
Ah, the dreaded cone. Our dog had to wear one once, and she refused to come into the house. She dug in her heels at the threshold and refused to take another step. She drools a bit in her sleep, so it was always a slimy mess in the morning. Yuck.
Wishing yours a speedy recovery!
Oh no, not the cone of shame. Poor darling. Quick recovery to dear Kipling. With two dogs you should treat yourself to a wide angle lens.
Welcome, Kipling! How wonderful, and how lovely that they are beginning to love each other. Kipling sounds like a joy of a dog, matching Ben. Our most recent rescue came last September, and we called him Rémy. We hope your wonderful Remi is not too taken aback :-). Congratulations on adding one more to your beautiful family.
Gosh, they are both so beautiful. I'm sending good wishes your way and hoping that the surgery and its aftermath becomes a distant memory before long. In the meantime, it sounds like Kip is in excellent hands.
Best wishes and big hugs to you Heather.
OMG, that last picture just says it all!! May all of have a friend to lean on when we need it most! Thanks, Heather, for keep us in the loop. I was actually thinking about Kipling yesterday, wondering if he is okay. I am a worrier, too.