Mr Thumper chucks a sickie.

Mr Thumper has not been well this week.

He's been chucking up both ends and is now on a fast for the 3rd day in a row.

Sometimes, even when he's well,  Mr Thumper will go for days without eating just because he doesn't feel like it.

I think this is quite strange but it's been going on for years and Dr Dog says it's OK.

The night before last, Mr Thumper was especially sick and my humans were very worried.

They cuddled and patted and talked to Mr Thumper all night and put a big towel on him even though he's never cold.

Mr Thumper is very old now [he's going to be 10 next week] and I guess they thought maybe he wouldn't make it.

I knew Mr Thumper was not well because he let me snuggle next to his tummy which he NEVER lets me do.

The next morning, when he woke up, Mr Thumper was feeling better. 

I could tell because he growled at me when I tried to climb onto his bed.

But I did it anyway. 

I like Mr Thumper much better when he's sick but I hope he gets well soon so everyone can be happy again.

UPDATE Saturday 1st May:
Mr Thumper went to see Dr Dog last night and was diagnosed with A Very Bad Gut Infection. He's taking lots of pills now and will soon be super-grumpy again, I'm sure.

My Fashion Tuesday.

Yesterday, my stay-at-home human decided to make me a fleecy coat to keep me warm.

This was wonderful news since I am A Dog Of Little Hair.

She used some leftover material she'd bought on sale to make my winter bed.

It was very pink, VERY bright and had lots of flowers on it.














I felt all girly just looking at it.

My stay-at-home human toyed with the idea of a cape design.

 She considered something that would keep my ears warm.

She attempted to put some ruffles on the coat.

My stay-at-home human is not very good at sewing. So 2 hours later, this is what I got.

I was mortified. 

I chewed a big hole in it the moment she left me alone.

I also chewed my pirate jammie for the 3rd time. It may be beyond saving now.

There's no denying I'm being A Very Bad Girl this week.

My stay-at-home human decided right there and then that she's not going to waste any more money buying nice coats for me.

She's decided that this winter, old T-shirts will have to do.

This one was a floor rug last week and if you laugh at me, I'll get very upset.

  

*Sigh* 

Here's the coat I really, really want. Isn't it beoootiful?

This picture was taken from the online catalogue of my favourite store:

http://www.bowhouse.com.au/

I'm having a sad day.

I'm really missing my out-at-work human today. 

My stay-at-home human calls me a Daddy's Girl.

                 I don't know where she gets that idea from and I think she's quite mean to call me names.

I thought if I kept a really close eye on my out-at-work human,

he wouldn't leave me today. 

 

But he did.

And my stay-at-home-human is mad at me because I just tried to eat my pirate jammie and blankie.

 So now, I'm not allowed upstairs on my own.

I'm afraid I might not have anything warm to wear this winter if she doesn't fix my jammie [again].

And who knows when my Dog Howling At The Moon jammie will finally arrive.

I don't think anyone loves me. Boo-hoo.

My stay-at-home human thinks this recipe will cheer me up but I'm not sure how that might work if I don't get to eat it.

 Ann Makes A 10-Minute Spinach Dip

1 packet frozen spinach

1 packet spring vegetable soup

1 onion-grated

1 small can of water chestnuts -chopped fine

1 container of sour cream

1 cup of mayonnaise

A cob of fresh bread

Combine all above in a bowl. Set aside to let the flavour develop a little.

Meanwhile, gently slice the top off the cob of bread.

Remove the insides, leaving about 1-2 inches of bread all round.

Spoon the dip into the hollowed out bread.

Serve with your choice of raw vegetables, crackers or bread.

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