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…
Such sweet pictures!! They are pals – hope all will continue to go well!
Hugs and kisses to both pups. I hope your sweet Kip is feeling much better now. Poor thing!
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Oh, I found this entry..bless them both..such beauties! Kip will do just fine with all the love and care he is getting…in person and from all his 'fans'!
Maxi and Toffe…both rescue dogs from Pasadena CA…now living in Montreal with me..have asked me to send their woofs and licks…and wish Kip a quick recovery!
Ben's smile not being on a leash while Kipling is…precious.
such beautiful boys.
poor kipling with his medical-cumberband as if he's heading to a Grand Bal.
waving from here to you.
and smiling, always.
_tg xx
Oh the poor thing, but it looks like he is in great company, surrounded by love and an endless supply of cuddles! Ben and Kip look so much alike, as if they were already related. Their identical coloring is incredible. I wish him a speedy recovery!