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  1. kateincornwall

    The case against pet ownership (article)

    Just like @Selina27 , I also worry about Reuben getting bored and fed up . I cannot walk as far as I used to but all of our walks take in much sniffing and retrieving , he seems to be happy with this , I hope he is x
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    The Labraventures of Carbón, Spanish (ex-) foster dog extraordinaire

    Looks wonderful , Reuben says he would give up his chicken ( toy ! ) to be in the water today, blasted hire car :facepalm:
  3. kateincornwall

    Furminator dual grooming brush

    Looks like a good product , I must be very fortunate though because Reuben doesnt shed much and Nelly doesnt shed at all xx
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    What made you smile today?

    @Boogie what a thoughtful gift x
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    Helens Hattie

    I dont know , Karen . Helen asked me if I would post about Hattie , I have replied telling her how many people send love and condolences but I dont want to bother her again to ask about Charlie , I will do in due course and let you know , thanks for asking xxx
  6. kateincornwall

    Vet visits with an anxious boy

    Sounds like a very good plan x
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    Poppy limping on front left leg

    Poor lamb , I hope she feels better soon with the supplements xxx
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    Helens Hattie

    I will pass all your loves to Helen , she is devastated but hopefully your comments and love will offer a little comfort xx
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    The Labraventures of Carbón, Spanish (ex-) foster dog extraordinaire

    @Jelinga Summer in Cornwall ( the main school holidays weeks ) can be very hard on locals , put simply , there are just too many people here at the same time . We tend to go shopping , take the dogs out etc . before 8 in the morning and dont go out again . Of course we need visitors, we rely...
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    Helens Hattie

    I know that many of you will want to send condolences , Helen and her husband are devastated to have bid a very sad farewell to dear Hattie this morning , she was a grand dog indeed xxx
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    The Labraventures of Carbón, Spanish (ex-) foster dog extraordinaire

    We consider ourselves to be very fortunate to live in our county , we are just a few minutes from Golitha Falls and the moors beyond but also ten/fifteen minutes from the south coast and 30 minutes to the north coast where Emily stays . There are disadvantages , shortage of major supermarkets...
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    The Kennel Club - no hoomans allowed!

    Hey Frens , I bin at the V.E.T agin , I went in a cage fing an had a needil an they coverd me up an I went to sleep x Yesterday me an Mummy tuk sum choclates , too grate big boxis of them to giv to the V.E.T and nursis an I carid won big box in me mowf an I dint want to let it go, but I had a...
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    The Labraventures of Carbón, Spanish (ex-) foster dog extraordinaire

    I am in awe of all this freezing cold water swimming , I can see that is might be exhilarating , good for ones mental health , but I`ll pass thanks :giggl:
  14. kateincornwall

    Oh this boy of ours !

    Thanks for asking @Cath . The sedation wore off early evening and he was a bit whiney . Although the main nail wasnt removed , Sue did have to dig deep to get the sharp side piece out and it was obviously hurting him . I have pardale painkillers for him as he cant tolerate NSAID`s so he had one...
  15. kateincornwall

    Oh this boy of ours !

    Bless Sue , she was mindful that I didnt want GA , and as sedation didnt work last time , she devised a cunning plan :clap: She sedated him in the crate , then covered the crate over and turned out all the lights , ten minutes later he was asleep xxx
  16. kateincornwall

    Oh this boy of ours !

    Home :heart:
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    Oh this boy of ours !

    Really great news :clap: Sedation worked this time , phew ! Sue has not had to do anything invasive , she has clipped away all the loose bits and trimmed right down , so no removal , no bleeding , no bandage, yippeee :nod: She has had a close look at the nail which has grown from the removal...
  18. kateincornwall

    Oh this boy of ours !

    As usual , Sue was lovely when I took Reuben in , answering all my questions with patience and honesty , even asking how Nelly was doing too . I feel happier now , my mind easier and so we wait for them to call us . Reuben went in with his usual enthusiasm , greeting all the nurses with licks...
  19. kateincornwall

    Oh this boy of ours !

    I had to smile , they were both in the kitchen, sitting side by side looking up at their dishes when I saw Reubs leaning towards Nelly . Could imagine him whispering , this means one of us is going to the Vets xx
  20. kateincornwall

    Oh this boy of ours !

    I`ve made a list of questions for tomorrow morning , I know, its a bit OTT but I dont want to forget anything x Poor lad, no breakfast , I should be used to this by now but it is horrible xxx
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