Dingle and I just got back from some vacation time at my mom's. I was looking forward to Dingle getting to swim at the beach, but the weather was crappy so he never got to the beach.
Dingle did get his very own $12 wading pool though:
He stood in it looking pissed off for a few minutes, then jumped out. I put him in, he jumped out... I put him in, out he goes... this process repeated itself several times...
When not outside Dingle spent a lot of time exploring... and eating the random food pieces that were on the floor near my mom's conure's cage. Dingle hated that damn bird. He didn't mind it last year, or near the beginning of last week - until my sister opened its cage and it decided to fly out and land on Dingle's back. It was all down hill from there.
Dingle barely ate any of his food when we were gone. I think it's because he filled up on other stuff. That and he's not a big eater as it is.
One of the things he enjoyed... his first steak bone:
When I went out to a store briefly Dinglehopper did not have to go in his 'camper' (fold up canvas cage thing).
What did he do while I was gone?
He waited for his mommy.
We're back in Toronto now and Dingle is no longer the only dog in the household.
Dingle did not use a pee pad while at my mom's house. I thought "yay maybe he won't ever have an accident in the house again, therefore avoiding the need to put a pad down", but no... he's regressed again. He's like an 8 week old pup sometimes in that department... probably relates back to his puppy mill beginning somehow.
Something weird I also noticed is that Dingle has a disgusting rash/scab/scaly thing all over his muzzle. It's really nasty. He had it a bit before we went away, but it cleared up completely while we were gone. Now it's back. I don't know what's causing it.
While away he used a glass water bowl. Here he has stainless steel.
While away he didn't chew bones. He did since we've been back.
While away he didn't have another dog nearby... with floppy ears that Dingle feels the need to lick the insides of, 24/7.
My other guesses as to what it might be caused from: Dingle's obsessive licking (of other people, himself, etc), dirty Toronto.
Right now the scab/scaly grossness is peeling off. I might see if I can get a picture of it. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't appear to bother him... so I'm just watching it and not taking him to the vet. I always rush to the vet... not this time.
Speaking of which I'm waiting for another reimbursement cheque from Vet Insurance.
$20,000 lifetime coverage... Dingle's not even 4 and has probably used half of that already.
If you or anyone you know chooses Vet Insurance for their pet, say that Dinglehopper's owner referred you - they currently have a promotion which gives us 1 month free for referrals.
I love Vet Insurance - they are so fast at reimbursing you... their plan is easy to understand... they never decrease your coverage/penalize you for making claims... I definitely recommend it. I spent a lot of time looking at the available programs/companies when I first got Dingle and I do not regret my decision to choose Vet Insurance.
Dingle's looking good, if none too happy, in his wading pool. How's his health other than the scab on his nose? I've got insurance on my dogs as well but Rocky's already hit the limit on one of the "illness categories" so the next time he goes in for throwing up all night because of a sick liver, it's all coming out of my pocket. Really, I got to send that dog to work for his living.
ReplyDeleteI got your comment on my blog but can't post it for legal reasons (not your comment in particular but just all comments in general for that post) but thanks for writing anyway. Appreciate it as always.
By the way, Dingle looks superb in that chromo photo. Never knew cones could be such excellent fashion accessories. It makes him look like a space dog.
Dingle's good, except for the grossness on his face, which has since cleared up. *Fingers crossed he stays that way*
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad I chose Vet Insurance or else I'm sure we'd have hit our limits for various illness/condition categories. With Vet Insurance I get $20,000 to use wherever... which give me a piece of mind... except for the fact that I'm worried he'll reach $20,000 far too soon.
You can't very well switch companies, can you... because those would be considered pre-existing conditions and therefore not covered?
I knew you wouldn't be able to post my comment... just wanted to acknowledge that I had read it.
Did you see the photo at the coffee shop? I want that photo. Ha ha.
The photog didn't give you a print for letting him take a photo of Dingle? He should have - at least a regular print if the chromos are too expensive.
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