Woke up this morning to poor Ruby whining. That dreadful smell was back:(
Yep, two piles of slightly formed diarrhea, all over her bed and her - poor thing. It started yesterday after she had sprats. No vomit just very loose, smelly poo out on our walk.
There we were, outside at 07:30 with a temperature of -5C, wanting to hose her down. We had protected the outside tap but forgotten to empty the hose and it was frozen solid. We tipped the ice out of her water bowl and started washing her like that. Not much good.
Anyhow, we persevered and rubbed her with shampoo. All the time she was looking very upset, probably thinking we were mad with her. In the end we started laughing at the silliness of it all. Still didn't help reassure her though! It reminds us when it happens, of the days of very dirty nappies:)
Eventually, we gave up and got a bucket of warm water and a jug to rinse her. She still smelled slightly but by then we were both freezing. Bedding was dragged outside and left for a while.
Bits and bobs attached to the carpet, door and walls were cleaned up before we ate breakfast - hey ho!
For a change, she wasn't interested in food but we boiled rice for later on if she feels like it. We have decided to stop giving her sprats - forever. She loves pilchards, which just for a change I didn't add to the meals prepared yesterday as we have loads of sprats! She also eats tinned tuna and tinned mackeral in water, so they will be okay as substitutes.
The washing machine will be working full tilt today. Two dog mattresses (can only wash one at a time), two covers, two towels. All will be washed in powdered bleach.
We shall give her another hose down later on as she is still going to the loo, or trying to and still smells slightly. Onwards and upwards.
New Years Eve. We find it difficult to stay up now but have to for Ruby due to midnight fireworks. Seeing as she doesn't feel great, she will probably be fast asleep.
Poor Ruby and poor you too. Not a great start to the day and I really hope she is over the worst now.
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Getting back to normal, poo will take a few days.
DeletePoor Ruby! I hope she soon feels better - and I hope that for your sake too! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteUs too. Don’t fancy doing another early morning wash. To you as well.
DeleteOh , poor little soul, hope she soon feels better, we bought a mud daddy for our boy, it’s been worth it, ( see Amazon). We fill with warm water and a bit of dog shampoo , great after muddy walks , as it has a spray attached , hope you have a better night , never mind as they say “ muck for Luck “ hope it’s a good 2021 x
ReplyDeleteThanks, not sure it would help. Three shampoo and rinses this morning. Another two rear end ones just now. Smell still lingering:(
DeleteOh dear. Old Blackie reacted same with salmon and chicken. Life became so much easier when I found out what was causing it...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. 'Suma is probably spending the evening in the sauna, she is afraid of noises and rockets...
Not 100% sure it is the sprats but she had some two weeks back, same reaction with hindsight. So, no more and we shall see how she goes. Happy New Year to you dot.
DeleteSo sorry to read about Ruby. I do hope she is feeling better now. What exactly are sprats?
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God bless.
She’s getting there thank you. Sprats are small oily fish that other fish feed on. About 4” long, 1/2” thick. Silver in colour.
DeleteOh dear! I feel for you and poor Ruby. I do hope all calms down and everyone can rest. Thanks for your blog and happy and safe new year to you.
ReplyDeleteYou’re welcome and same to you. Ruby’s insides just need to recover now.
DeleteAww poor Ruby and poor you with all the mess.
ReplyDeleteHope to not repeat that morning for a while.
DeleteI guess your weather is warmer than ours, here in middle USA. I can't imagine washing any living thing in iced over water. Here the high temps are 30sF (.5C)and I don't get my hands wet when watering the cattle. Too cold!
ReplyDeleteCan't say I blame you. Minus 5C equates to 23F. We didn't have any choice as her skin reacts to liquid poo. Couldn't bath her as it would have clogged our bath!
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