Monday 26 May 2008

News from the Quarantine Zone

Hooli's come to stay with me for two weeks. He was originally supposed to just come for one week while my daughter moves house, but he's developed Kennel Cough and so needs to be kept away from other dogs. Meaning he can't go for walks at the moment, and really should be kept as quiet as possible, so he's stuck here with me, poor little guy. Any exertion, and he's coughing and wheezing poor thing.

At least he can go out in the garden here, but he still looks fed up, doesn't he?
Actually, he just ain't his usually bouncy self at the moment.
He's taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets, which I'm supposed to sneak to him in a piece of cheese. Last time I tried that he sussed me out, and wouldn't eat anything I gave him without checking it out first and then he'd only eat it if I wasn't looking at him. It's taken months to regain his trust, so I hope I'll be able to fool him this time.

He's such a sweetie.

10 comments:

Sally said...

Aw, that's a shame, poor doggie. He sure is pretty, though. I've just sent my "house guest" home! I'll be dog sitting again in June, though; what are you gonna do, I mean after all their grand-dogs. hahaha

Anvilcloud said...

He's an odd looking pooch, but I'm sure he's a great pet.

Donna said...

Sweet Hoolie!! I love his coloring!!! Coughing huh? Actually, the Only cure for That is...sleeping in Your bed...It'll fix him right up.....LOL....'Course, You might come down with a cough...but what the heck....Happy night sweetie!!hughugs

Leigh Russell said...

Dogs are canny, aren't they!

Betty said...

Dabrah, I act "fed up" too when I'm sick, lol. Hope Hoolie is well soon.

Unknown said...

Awww bless his heart, you can read his sadness in his eyes. I hope he feels better soon and I know you're giving him everything he needs and more.

Rosie said...

Awe the poor little love give him a huge pat from me - hope he's over that nasty Kennel Cough soon!!

Rosie x

bichonpawz said...

He's a beautiful looking dog! So sorry to hear that he is ill and I hope he is feeling much better soon!!

Jeanne said...

What a beautiful pup. Hope he's feeling better.

Kari (GrannySkywalker) said...

Awww, what a cutie! Love his multi-colored coat.

Kari