Wiggle - Day 49

Thought I'd share this little video clip of Wiggle from earlier. He'd had his bath and went for his usual mad bouncing and ball chasing session. He's very cute at the end of the video when he give's paw.

Last night I had a bit of a surprise - I woke up to find Wiggle on my bed! He's never done that before and I've never told him he could get on the bed. Wiggle had come upstairs with us when Dolly and I went to bed. Wiggle normally stays downstairs on his bed or the sofa but he seemed to be worrying about Dolly as she whined all evening, so he came up and curled up with her.

When I woke up and discovered him, he went very soppy and waggy until I asked him to get off. He did, and went to curl up with Dolly again, but weve had a chat and I've told him thats not on.

Wiggle being Wiggle, just wagged his tail and looked his usual dopey self...

Wiggle - Day 48

Dolly and I were out most of the day so Wiggle had a good run around this morning before we left. As usual, he was a good boy but was pleased to see us when we got home. Dolly has been whining quite a lot, an after effect of the anaesthetic and this is confusing Wiggle so he keeps going up to her to check she's ok. He really has bonded with Dolly which is lovely for both of them. Sir H, as you know, isn't very sociable but wherever Dolly is, Wiggle will be close by.

Wiggle had a game of fetch this evening and for the first time, he actually looks like a normal Labrador. Obviously he still needs to put more weight on, but seeing him running around, although his ribs are visible, they are nowhere near as pronounced as when he arrived. He's no longer the skinny, emaciated dog who arrived here less than 2 months ago. The medication is definitely helping as he doesn't scratch much at all now so thats great news and no doubt he is much more comfortable.

Wiggle's blog has now gone over 4,000 page views which is fantastic. It's lovely to know so many of you are keeping track of how he is getting on. If you've not had a look at the Sponsor a Dog page on the LRSE&C website, please do take a look as Wiggle is just one of many dogs needing special care.

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Wiggle - Day 47

A quiet day for Wiggle as I've been at work this afternoon. We've had rain all day here so the field was a nice and wet for Wiggle to have a splash about this morning.

Wiggle has been in a silly, cuddly mood this evening and wriggled and wagged while I sat on his bed with him for a group hug with Dolly. Sir H was not impressed with this display of affection and took himself off upstairs. Wiggle loves cuddles he just wiggled himself silly! Wiggle by name.....

Tomorrow will be another quiet day for Wiggle as I'm taking Dolly to Cambridge for her CT scan but he'll get time to play ball before we leave and knowing what a good boy he is, I know he'll behave while we're out.

Wiggle - Day 46

We've been to visit my very good friend Sarah in Bristol this afternoon. Wiggle hadn't met the lovely Flora before but they had a good time running around and chasing the ball. Flora tried to get Wiggle to wrestle and play but Wiggle on had eyes for the tennis ball and toys. Dolly got sidetracked with the swingball but had a good run around too.

Unfortunately our visit was cut short as I needed to get Dolly back to the vets for blood tests and x-rays (she's going for a CT scan on Wednesday) but Wiggle wore himself out tearing around Sarah's garden with Flora. Sir H wasn't feeling like being sociable today and stayed home, guarding the sofa.

Wiggle - Day 45

After a good run around the field and helping me in the garden, Wiggle is now doing what he thinks everyone should do on a Sunday - taking things easy.

Wiggle - Day 44

Wiggle has had another bath and a run around the field chasing after his tennis ball. I thought I'd take a photo to show how well his fur has grown back after he was shaved for the intradermal skin testing - a good growth in the last two weeks!

Seeing Wiggle every day, it's hard to notice the changes in him so I've been looking back through this blog and even I'm surprised how far he has come.

When I think, it's not even two month's that Wiggle has been here yet he has improved so much from the sad, dull and grey baldy dog who arrived here on the 20th June.

It's flattering to have recieved so many positive comments and compliments but to be honest, I'm only giving Wiggle the care that any responsible owner give's their dog (or foster dog!!). Wiggle gets the same love and attention as Dolly and Sir H yet in so many ways it makes me sad to think that he spent so much time being itchy and uncomfortable when treatment was available that would make him better. He doesn't scratch like he used to, is happy and bouncey and just enjoying life being a dog again.

Wiggle's still got a long way to go - more fur to grow and more weight to put on, but he'll get there. One last photo for today - taken at Maude Heath, on top of the hill, a place where you can see for miles and feel like you are literally on top of the world - probably how Wiggle is feeling these days!

Wiggle - Day 43

Wiggle has taken up a new and slightly odd sitting position on the sofa. Whether it's because Dolly won't move over or not, I don't know, but he seems comfortable. Just as well he's still skinny and can squeeze into the small spaces!