I really didn't mean to keep my sombrero picture up on the blogs for all to see for this long. But first the heatwave hit and then Samson got sick.
Of course he suffered the most from the heat. I even had to lock him in my one air conditioned room just to cool him off. Being a dog, of course he wanted to be with me, or at least to keep an eye on me. And I didn't have time to spend all day in there. But every afternoon though, we were all in there, watching movies and staying cool. It was over 80 degrees in the living room and that's just too much.
Feeling guilty, I talked to Samson about herding reindeer in the snows of Siberia, which is what he is supposed to be doing.
But then he got sick, really, really sick. He has a very sensitive stomach, but this went way beyond that. I thought he was going to die on Saturday, and the vet was very worried too and kept him over the weekend. In addition to his chronic illness, he had severe stomach issues and an enlarged liver. He vomited all of Saturday, but yesterday morning, he was much better. And interested in food. Don't know how that went, but he probably will come home today.
So that's what has been going on. More later.....
Faith has not minded being the only dog. But she will no doubt be happy to see him again.
Do you ever clip his hair short? The undercoat theory is BS. My chow and husky were 1000x better in heat w very short, not shaved, hair cut
ReplyDeleteYears ago, I trimmed the fur around Samson's face and chest. It has never grown back.
DeleteThat sounds like a good idea; my prayers go out to Samson!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Samson has been so sick. Poor guy! 80 inside is too warm for our delicate conditions. Wish I could send you a bigger A/C.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and Samson. I hope he comes home soon.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I hope he is home and well by now. Sending you a big hug!
ReplyDeletePoor Samson! I'm sorry about his illness. I know it's hard on you, too.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Oh sorry to hear that Samson is so sick. Hope he gets better soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope Samson continues to improve and comes home soon.
ReplyDeleteHope with all my heart Samson is home, Tuesday p.m. here. Be strong, all three of you. And your header photo, gorgeous. I could look at that so many times and never tire of those colours.
ReplyDeleteDear Inger - how very difficult for you with Samson being so unwell - I certainly hope he is feeling better and will be home with you ... take care - and with big hugs and wishes for a threesome time together ... with thoughts - Hilary
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry about Samson. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteI do hope he is home by now or coming home today. so sorry he is sick. hugs and love coming your way. Bob is doing well, so is Jake and me to...
ReplyDeleteOh my. I hope Samson is home now and is feeling better. The summer heat is hard especially when health has already been compromised. I am so glad that you have a cool room to find some comfort.
ReplyDeleteI do hope he has turned the corner and is now home or soon will be. Poor baby and poor Inger. It hurts so when our pets are ill. So glad you have A/C to keep him and you cool. Let us know.
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