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…
And to you right back, Judith!
Thank you for thinking of him Marissa! He has a checkup tonight to see how the draining is going.
Not quite yet, Tish. Kipling is being a bit bratty with his cone and chasing Ben around! Of course, Ben is too sweet to stand up for himself…
Gros Bisous,
H
Yes, Heather, friends to lean on.
Ben and Kipling together – so, so sweet. Makes me teary.
I guess you can stop worrying about whether Ben will accept Kipling.
xoxo,
Tish
They look so happy together!!! x
Reading this post evoked so many 'aahs' from here! They are bonding beautifully. I have a 5 year old miniature poodle who is so used to being and only dog …… I have been thinking about finding him a companion and your post is very encouraging. Kipling sounds like a beautiful boy and lovely compliment to Ben. Maureen xx
I hope all goes well with Kipling they are so sweet together.
Qu'est-ce qu'ils sont mingons, tous les deux !
I always feel content when I see Ben (and now Kipling).
The look of contentment on the face of Ben and Kipling says it all. There is no doubt as to how happy they both are.
arent they alike! both so gorgeous and i hope Kip gets well soon xoxoxo