20 November 2017

Canine Capers

Rick now has his very own shampoo
It’s probably best you don’t read this if you’re eating breakfast.  Rick came back from his early morning walk in a very messy state.  He has a very fluffy bottom and something had gone awry with his toilet process, he was absolutely clarted in poo.  A bowl of warm water and some pet wipes just didn’t cut the mustard so we had to plonk him in the bath.  Paul held his head while I set to work down the messy end with scissors, my best Aussie shampoo and the shower spray.

He is now clean and sweet smelling again with a shiny tail full of bounce and volume.  A lovely start to my day.
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I took Rick for a long walk around the neighbourhood yesterday.  It was quite enjoyable finding roads and park areas that I didn't know existed.  It was longer than I planned because I got lost.  I can happily roam through the woods and forests in France but manage to get lost on a  housing estate.  For a moment I thought about 'phoning Paul to come and find me but instead followed a twisty pathway through the trees and came out at the side of the Chinese takeaway.  Phew! I knew where I was.

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18 comments:

  1. Yorkshire Pudding20 November 2017 at 12:40

    It is a good job that you were once a nurse. Nurses become quite steely about bodily functions but for me cleaning a dog's arse would be as bad as bumping into Boris Johnson in our local supermarket.

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    1. Sue20 November 2017 at 16:07

      Yes, I'm fairly robust when it comes to cleaning up. Does Boris often go shopping in your local supermarket?

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    2. Yorkshire Pudding20 November 2017 at 16:30

      Fortunately, he has never been seen in "Lidl". I think he's a "Waitrose" kind of fellow.

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  2. Rachel Phillips20 November 2017 at 13:05

    I wouldn't have a dirty dog in my bath. He would have to have been washed outside in the carpark with a sponge and some soapy water in a bowl.

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    1. Rachel Phillips20 November 2017 at 13:34

      Has he got the runs?

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    2. Sue20 November 2017 at 16:02

      I'm not sure, there was some sort of explosion. We tried the sponge and water in a bowl outside but it didn't work.

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  3. potty20 November 2017 at 14:41

    Did you give him a taste of the Mushroom Wellington?

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    1. Sue20 November 2017 at 16:02

      Macaroni cheese, but only a tiny portion.

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  4. Mac n' Janet20 November 2017 at 14:52

    When our cat has one of those days Mac deals with it while I hold her. Thank goodness it's not very often.

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  5. The Weaver of Grass20 November 2017 at 19:30

    One of the perils of being a dog owner I believe. But they/re worth it.

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  6. Silver in AZ20 November 2017 at 19:57

    Yikes! You are a good sport; I would've forced hubby to handle it. LOL

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    1. Sue21 November 2017 at 07:17

      He deals with most things but is not too keen on poo.

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  7. Chris20 November 2017 at 22:48

    I'm sure it wasn't a very pleasant experience but you gave me a good laugh! (I'm not a pet owner)

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  8. Coppa's girl21 November 2017 at 08:05

    That's the worst of a long haired dog - things tend to stick ! I normally hose them down outside first, then give them another hose down, with shampoo and warm water, in the shower.

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