Thursday, December 3, 2015

Dusty and the Weather

Our weather at the start of the week was cold, rainy, wet and dreary.  
Perfect weather if you're a Scottie! 
The weather has matched how Dusty has been feeling since about Sunday. On both Monday and Tuesday night I was up in the early morning hours letting him out and cleaning up.
I was trying every remedy I have in my bag of tricks for Dusty, hoping that by Wednesday he would feel better. Unfortunately, nothing seemed to be working, and by the time I was ready to leave for work yesterday, he seemed to be a little worse. Dusty needed a bath, so I quickly gave him one, and did something I never do, and that was to call my vet and let them know I was on my way with him -- But not before I pulled over in rush hour traffic, in the pouring rain to get Dusty cleaned up the best I could and put down clean towels for him. At the vets office, because I'd already started him on a medication I had on hand (metronidazole) the vet wasn't recommending doing much more than giving him fluids.

After we left the vets office, I was feeling really worn out, and so I did a second thing I hardly ever do, and that was to call my office and tell them I wouldn't be coming in.  I really just wanted to go home, but Dusty also needed another bath.  I stopped at a nearby shop and told them about Dusty, and they generously donated everything he needed for a good bath. They had done that before for Cissy, and I so appreciated their doing that for Dusty as well.

Once home we settled in for a quiet day at home.  After a good nights sleep for both of us, today our weather is again mimicking how Dusty is feeling; the clouds are clearing and the sun is trying to shine.  He is feeling better!

23 comments:

  1. Hello, I am like Dusty the cold rainy weather makes me feel sick. I am so glad he is feeling better. Both Todd and Dusty are beautiful, wonderful photos. Have a happy day!

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  2. Glad that Dusty is feeling a b it better!

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  3. Oh what a day for you and Dusty! Glad he is feeling better ♥

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  4. Kim, you need to spread some of that sunshine around. Visit angusfala.com, they need it.

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  5. How lovely to find caring generous peeps to help wiv Dusty.
    Glad to hear Dusty is feeling a little betters, paws crossed it continues
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  6. Oh, poor Dusty. I am glad he is feeling better now and I hope he stays better.

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  7. I find the weather plays a big part in how not only animals feel but us humans as well ! I hope Dusty gets better soon and stays feeling better ! Girl you need some well deserved R&R your self ! Have a good day !

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  8. Dogs and children. It's so hard when either of them is ill. Hoping for both your sake a full recovery comes soon.

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  9. I'm glad he's feeling better and that you took the day off. You need a lot more of those!

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  10. Hope Dusty gets better. Congrats on being able to advocate for yourself and Dusty! It can be very hard to do!

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  11. So glad to hear Dusty is feeling better! *hugs*
    Glad you took a day off, too. God bless. ♥

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  12. So glad Dusty is feeling better. Hope you are able to have some R and R time for yourself.

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  13. Glad that Dusty is feeling better, sunshine helps!

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  14. Hi Y'all!

    Do so love that last photo of Dusty with a big smile on his face!

    Y'all come on back,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  15. Oh Kim, so happy that Dusty is feeling better. Love that Scottie face, great pictures.Blessings Francine.

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  16. Thank goodness Dusty is feeling better,. and all clean too
    love
    tweedles

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  17. Happy Dusty is a bit better . . .
    Not sure how you do it all . . .
    But you do . . . and that is a very, very Good Thing!

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  18. you followed your heart.
    for BOTH you and dusty. and i'm so glad you did!
    he needed your special time. and then you both needed simple rest.
    god speed darling bean.
    and...
    take a really GOOD multi-vitamin!!! XOXOXO♥

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  19. You are a good dog caregiver, Kim. I know how hard those types of illnesses can be. I'm so glad that Dusty is better, and you had a day at home with the pack.

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  20. Good for you, Kim. Sometimes you just need to follow your instincts. Glad Dusty is getting better.

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