Pup Update

It has been a difficult week in our house. One of our pups, Roxy, ate something on a walk on Wednesday morning which poisoned her.

We are very careful with them on walks as dogs will be dogs however in the mornings they go running with my fella and it was on this walk that we think it happened. She is never far out of site but then for a hungry dog it only takes a second! Needless to say we won't be doing that again!

Anyway, it has actually been very serious and we have been holding our breath, crossing fingers and toes, praying, and sleeping on the living room floor at night! Thankfully she seems to be over the worst. The vet kept her in for a day and she has been back for daily check ups but he thinks the worst of the poison is out of her system although her stomach is still suffering.

She is on special food and generally is not herself. It’s hard to relax but we have to create a calm environment for her to rest in and also have to consider Buddy, the other pup, who is confused and worried himself.

Dogs are very clever and he knows something is wrong. Every now and then he goes over and nuzzles her for a second.

I think it is going to be a slow recovery and she has more appointments booked in for check ups but I hope to report soon that she has made a full recovery and is back to her boisterous self!

The top picture is Roxy, and here they both are at Bodmin Moor in March 2009. We rented a cottage which had extensive gardens with it that they quickly made their own! Just their way of letting us know what kind of house and garden they would like when we win the lottery!