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…
Maureen, for sure that has been one of the biggest challenges–letting Ben know that he is not going to be shut out and that we love him as much as ever. If anything, he has behaved like such an utter gentleman (gentledog) that I love him even more! But we also knew this could be possible because we found a dog that could blend well and not bully our easy going Ben. There is a liiiittle of that happening while each dog finds their place but not too much at all. 🙂
Oh hooray, Laura. That would make me cry big loopy tears of joy if this story helps you make the move to adopt a pupper! And there was the most GORGEOUS black Lab at the SPA des Baux…I would have brought her home too if only I could!
Not quite inseperable but we are on the right track…
Hug to you, Helen. Thank you for saying that.
Thank you David. That is a kind compliment.
And I remember hearing the Kennedy Halloween Horror story. It looks as though someone has not lost her twisted sense of humour!
You're kidding, Debra! I actually had several hints to talk a little less about the two…so you might have to wait? Or I can send updates to you and you can pass them on. 🙂
Thank you so much to you and yours for the support, it is so appreciated!!!
Love,
H
Jackie, this made me laugh out loud!
Bisous…
I can imagine, EE. Sending a big hug to you.
Ah, that is where we draw the line Marsha! They get kibble (albeit good kibble from the vets) with a bit of cheese as their treat after our lunch. 🙂
Heeheehee. Of course not! It is a great name for a man or a dog… 🙂