Poppy

[Cath]

What lovely photos @MellowYellow, how old are you two now. They look full of energy

 

[Kelsey]

Such a happy, beautiful pair

 

[MellowYellow]

What lovely photos @MellowYellow, how old are you two now. They look full of energy

Poppy is 13 and Merlin 8. They are energetic when there is a reason to be so - for instance if there has been a hedgehog down the garden, then Poppy forgets all her aches and pains and charges around huffing and snorting in true hunting dog mode

 

[Lab_adore]

What a lovely outing and two very joyful pups

 

[M.F.]

How lovely to see them enjoying life!

 

[MrChew]

Took the dynamic duo out for a walk in a local meadow with a stream running along it (and of course a nice cafe for us, with a view of a castle on a hill in the distance...). The outing was much enjoyed by all! We find taking Poppy out for little jaunts keeps her happy and engaged - she tends to drag along in a rather bored and sulky manner on our normal walks, but take her somewhere new and she is alert and happy!

Loving the change of scenery:

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And the Glorious Fool himself; never change, Merlin, you make us laugh every day:


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So lovely to see the joy on their faces.

 

[Lisa]

Aw they both look lovely

 

[MellowYellow]

Poppy has had a couple of bad days. She had a very upset tummy, so we couldn't give her her anti-inflammatories, and yesterday she was so stiff and uncoordinated in the back legs, she kind of fell down the ramp into the garden. Last night she was obviously a bit uncomfortable and restless, and lay down on the wooden floor, and then in the middle of the night couldn't get back up again... Much crashing around ensued, until OH and I eventually managed to get her back on her feet and then settled. And then this morning, OH turned his back for a moment and Merlin stole her breakfast - including her medications... That said, her eyes are still bright and she usually goes for a little walk each day, especially if she is allowed to carry her little dummy into the woods, and she still eats, so I would say her quality of life is still pretty good, but she is definitely on a downward trend. It makes me so very sad. Anyway, I'm seeing the vet tomorrow morning, so we'll have a chat about maybe upping her meds.

 

[Atemas]

Sorry to read this @MellowYellow. I hope the vet is helpful tomorrow for dear Poppy

 

[kateincornwall]

A very worrying time for you both and yes, it is terribly sad to have to acknowledge old age , much love and hugs xx

 

[Candy]

So sorry to hear about lovely Poppy. I do hope the vet can find a way to help her.
So many of our much loved MLF dogs are ageing now, and I think we've all come to think of them as part of the family over the years.
Sending love and hugs to everyone who's going through sad times with their dogs just now.

 

[Granca]

So many of our much loved MLF dogs are ageing now, and I think we've all come to think of them as part of the family over the years.

Yes, this forum has become an extended ’friends and dogs’ family. Aren’t we lucky to have such support.

 

[Jacqui-S]

Sorry to hear this Karen.
Sending and

 

[Candy]

Yes, this forum has become an extended ’friends and dogs’ family. Aren’t we lucky to have such support.

Yes, I was just thinking the other day that it definitely feels like more than just an online forum.

 

[Loraseal]

I am so sorry to hear that Poppy is struggling. I hope the vet can help with her medication.

 

[Joy]

I'm sorry Poppy has had a couple of difficult days. I hope she can continue to enjoy life for as long as possible. x

 

[Cath]

So sorry to hear this about poor Poppy. I hope your vet can help her.
Sending love and hugs to you all

 

[Lab_adore]

Yes, I was just thinking the other day that it definitely feels like more than just an online forum.

Absolutely

 

[Lab_adore]

I hope the vet can help with some more meds

 

[Selina27]

It makes me so very sad.

So sorry Karen. Hope between you and the vets can find the way to keep her comfortable.