libbylewis

It's true! here's more proof, this is in the beer garden :D Libby

You can tell how much you do appreciate the beauty of the place. These are such gentle and peaceful images. Thanks for the melting feeling I have right now! Libby

"Chicken heading home after an afternoon at the local pub" Lovely stuff as per usual!

Hmm ... on second thoughts, I think you may be right there Raz! It's the look of lurve isn't it!

Ralph is still looking a little peeved?

Watch out for that ...... tree!

Not to mention the hairy-bum syndrome (c/o the lounge suite on which the dogs do not ever reside)

This is one of my favorites Are poodles not reknown for their thespian/diva-like repartee ...? Luci, you'd do Moliere quite well me thinks :D Libby

Glad to hear Inga is okay - had our own little drama yesterday with Larry and that was minor compared to Inga. Warm and gentle pats to the girl. All the best Libby, Larry & Lola

Thanks Missymoo - yep me too. I'd feel the dregs of the earth if I didn't jump to and act - even if it is over-act! All the best Libby (Larry and Lola!)

Thanks OSoSwift - I'm not the best photographer, but yes he is pretty spunky

My dogs' grooming leaves a lot to be desired! This is Lola ...

Here's Larry:

Thanks persephone - have indeed learnt a lesson

Thankyou to everyone who responded to my call for help. Larry's better this morning. We've narrowed his problem down to a reaction to Nizoral which he's been on for an ear infection. On the day before he bcame ill because I"d missed his morning dose, I'd doubled up in the evening - not a good idea. Poor Larry. Just goes to show - don't meddle with dosages. Thanks for your help yesterday - I really was in a panic Libby (and Larry!)

Thanks everyone - no poodlefan, we're not in a tick area. Nonetheless I've gone with everyone's advice and a vets coming round. Thankyou for your help Libby

Thanks so much possum for getting back to me so quickly. I am pretty worried, but he's not still vomiting, just, I dunno, just unwell ... and I do tend to panic.

Hi all, I usually post in the Brittany sub-breed forum, but I'm hoping there's more on-line here to help me jsut now. Larry (5 yr old Brittany X) taken to vet this morning after several vomiting episode during early hours. Vet did abdominal check out - no obstructions felt. Suggested nothing serious and sent home after Cerenia injection and Lectade to keep him hydrated. Some 9 hours later Larry still seems distressed - drooling, shaking and hiding away in the garden (I've bought him in). It's now after-hours for vet clinic, but .... Look am I worrying too much? He's stopped vomiting and has been taking in fluids. I might be over-reacting? Please advise Libby

Absolute classics. Love the captions and with Feather how you've captured her feet flipping up, and of course, those whippy grins. Great little doggies! Always a joy to see a Kirislin posting. Thanks! Libby

Yep my boy Larry (brittany X) does it too. We've renamed our cat The Chef and the litter tray, the bain-marie. Libby

Dear Rocco1, Ralphdog and Ralph, heartbreaking news. Rocco will be missed by many. Many hugs to all of you.

Thanks CavsRcute. I'll follow up your advice re accupuncture & physio when I take Larry to the vet. It seemed odd that while both hips are dodgy, it has been Larry's right leg/hip that's been causing so much trouble. Now how are we going to stop Larry chasing Hugo? Give your little cavvy a big but gentle hug from me. Libby

My 18 month Brittany cross, Larry was diagnosed (x-ray) with bilateral hip displasia at the ripe old age of 6 months. We've been managing this with the usual regime of cartrophen, dietary supplements & restriction of off-leash activity etc. I've noticed that over the last 5 months Larry's right hip/leg (in particular) has been causing him to pull up, in pain, quite regularly. Any twisting or turning when belting round the garden (usually when chasing poor old Hugo the cat) often ends with Larry yelping, holding his right hind leg off the ground for several minutes. When this happened this morning I gently massaged his right back leg & felt a click - as if his knee had been out, rather than his hip. Is it possible that Larry has a luxating patella of the right hind leg as well as the bilateral hip displasia, and this is what's been causing him to pull up lame so often over the past 5 months? Yes, we will be heading off to the vet to get this checked out, but can anyone here shed any light on what might be going on ? Libby

Mags you're a dill. But at least you're a VERY Brave DILL