Well, I was going to show you all the new trick mom and I have been working on today, but when I woke this morning I was just not feeling like myself at all. Usually I like to curl up the couch for few minutes while mom gets ready for our morning walk, but today I just didn’t want to budge at all. I was feeling sleepy and cold and was definitely not excited to march about in the cold. So mom just took me out for the important business and then right back to my warm spot.
Brrrrr…
Mom has been pretty worried because this is not really like me. She has taken my temperature (ugh) and checked my heart rate and lung sounds (who knew she had a stethoscope !?) and pulse and gums and all sorts of things. She says those things are all normal except my gums, plus I am still very interested in food and all my important business looked normal. She gave me some canned food with extra water mixed in in case I am a little dehydrated — I guess my gums were just a tiny bit pale and not quite as moist as they should be. If they were even medium pale mom would take me in to her work, but she says just a tiny bit pale is not too bad. And she spent some extra cuddling time on the couch with me. Now my gums look and feel normal again, so that is good.
Last night there were some noises outside that woke us all up a few times, so I didn’t sleep that well. And it was extra cold too. So maybe that is why I am just not feeling right today. Since all my vital signs are normal and I am eating well and not throwing up, mom is just keeping a close eye on me for now. But it will be trip to the veterinarian tomorrow if I’m not feeling better. Mom says they will probably take my bloods. I have had this done two times before. Once to see if my vaccines had worked and once to see if I had worms in my heart. Ick! It was not bad at all; I just hope they will not take all my bloods. I would miss them.
Where did all my energies go??
Mom says that I can rest for the whole entire day if I want to. Normally this would sound like a torture, but today I am very happy to just keep the couch from flying away.
I hope you all are having a very good day and I hope I will be energetic to show you my new trick tomorrow!
Me and Nellie are very sad to hear that you are unwell. We think you should definately stay inside and keep warm and hope that you will feel better tomorrow. Love Nellie and Jasper.
Thank you, Nellie & Jasper! I think you guys are right about taking easy today
Oh no, Remy!! I am so sad that you are not feeling your 100% best today. I know I always get worried when Athena feels under the weather. You are very lucky to have a mom who knows so much about keeping dogs healthy. It sounds like she’s taking very good care of you. I expect that you will make a very quick recovery and be back to your normal self by tomorrow! Until then, enjoy being lazy on that comfy looking couch!
Oh, don’t be sad! I will be okay — I promise. If only to stop mom from taking my temperature again! But I am glad that she knows how to take care of an under the weather pup
I hope you’re back to your running, jumping self tomorrow, R. For now, just hold tight to the couch, in case of the flying and all….
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Hehe, thank you, Cupcake
I hope I will be all better tomorrow too!
Sorry to hear you’re sick. Rest up and feel better! (PS – you make an excellent blanket monster)
What a funny coincidence that you were just talking about blanket monsters! Maybe my inner blanket monster just wants to show off now
Oh Remy, feel better! That blanket looks very cozy so enjoy it.
Oink oink,
Katie and Coccolino the mini pig
Oh, I am enjoying it! And the extra cuddling is pretty good too
OH my, this is a cause for concern. This is not like you at all. Although I understand the not wanting to go outside and walk. It is so so cold.
So rest today and if your not better by tomorrow, I think you should call a doctor…..
Love
bert
You are right, Bert. Mom is going in to work anyway tomorrow, so she might take me with her. We will see…
Oh I hope you get feeling better soon and don’t have to go to the vet. I get feeling that way every now and then. You just keep that couch from going anywhere, that is very important. Maybe it is just the cold outside, I hope so. Send good healing vibes your way.
Blessings,
Goose
Thank you, Goose! I did get kind of lively while mom was putting away the laundry — I think your healing vibes are helping already
Awww Remy, I am so sad to hear you aren’t feeling well. Good thing you have such a great mom to take care of you. Hope you are feeling better tomorrow sweet pup!
Thank you, Ann
And mom says thank you too!
it’s no fun to have the ick… of any kind! I hope you’re feeling better soon!
No fun at all! Mom had a really good walk planned for today too *sigh*
“Hey Blue (yes I know your Remy but I insists on calling you Blue), Im glad your gums are back to normal. You have a very smart mom to know about that, my ma had to go to a college program all about animal care to just learn the same thing! My ma says what you can also do if it happens again is do what we call here a “pinch test” where you place your finger with a bitof pressure on the gum, and release. If it takes more then a second for the white to turn back to pink (circulation to come back) then it means you are definetly not feeling to well. Anyways though you may even already know that, she just likes to act like a smarty pants I tell you! Anyways Bluey, you get comfy on those soft blankets and have pleasant dreams about all the trouble you can get into when you feel betta!”- luvs Kirby
Thanks Kirby! My mom is actually an RVT (it sounds like your mom is too!) so she is pretty good with this stuff. She checked my CRT every hour or so and it’s been good. She kind of worries too much when its one of her own furry buddies though…
PS – You can call me Blue; it’s a very good name
My mom used to ride a horse named Bleu (spelled the french way) and she loved him a lot.
Oh haha, dumb me! So of course you know all about the CRT, LOL. I actually just wen in to be a vet assistant (here in canada its a step under a vet tech)but they taught us a lot and it is definitely helpful!:)
Not dumb at all! That is important stuff and you wouldn’t have known my mom works with vets too
It’s not good that you’re sick Remy. You look after yourself and let your Mom know how you feel – don’t be brave.
Hope to hear you are back to full health tomorrow. Licks and Princess hugs xx
Thank you, Zena
I will be sure to let mom know if I am not feeling better 
Oh, that sucks dude. It would be like ME havin’ no energy….unheard of! Well, good things your Moms know exactly what to look for, and maybe you can avoid a trip to the vetties. Maybe you just have the ‘blahs’. I gets that sometimes. Paws crossed for ya Remy. {{{{hugs}}}} for you and your Moms!
Kisses,
Ruby
Yes, it feels exactly like the “blahs.” That is a very good word for it, Ruby!
We hope you’re just tired from not having a good nights sleep and would bounce right back after a nice, quiet long nap. We hope you feel better soon, Remy!
I hope so too! Thank you
Oh Remy, lets just hope it’s an off day buddie.. We hope you feal better real soon so we can see your new trick
Big hugs xxx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
Thanks, Mollie and Alfie! I really wanted to show everyone my new trick — this was very disappointing
Oh my we hope you are better today. Do give us a pup-date. I too have been up all night as it is the fox mating season and I can’t but go downstairs to investigate at night which drives peeps made. Have a fabulous snuggle up Friday. Sending healing paw and hugs.
Best wishes Molly
These sleepless nice are rough on a pup! I don’t know how you do it, Molly!
Hope you feel better soon Remy xxx
Thank you, Misaki!
We hopes you feel better tomorrow! The human sez you may haf the post holiday blues. I guess a blue doggie would be more susceptible?
I think your human may be right! So much excitement and fun and now it’s all over…
Take it easy, Remy, and we hope you feel all better soon. It sounds like you are getting the best of care from your Mom. Please keep us posted!
Woofs,
Tommy
Don’t worry, Tommy — I have been getting lots of rest! I will be sure to let you know if this sleepiness goes away.
Since I am a day behind, I sure hope you are feeling better today.
Thank you!
Dear Remy please get well soon. I will cross my paws for you ;o)
Aw, thank you, Easy! I know that will help
get well soon Remy,xx Speedy and mum
Thank you!
Oh Remy,
I’m so sorry you’re not well buddy – sending you get well soon wishes and I’m looking forward to seeing your trick!
Big wags,
Your pal Snoopy
Thank you, Snoopy! I am looking forward to showing it to you
So sorry to hear you’re not feeling up to snuff, Remy. Hopefully it’s just this bone-chilling cold getting to you a little bit and you’ll feel better soon. Our Bella had us worried last night acting much like it seems you are but, while she didn’t jump right out of bed this morning, she is more like her old self so hopefully by today you are as well.
Here’s thinking of you.
Oh dear, not Bella too! I hope that she is all better by now; this under the weather business is just no fun at all…
Oh Dears!
me is purraying hards for yous! Me hopes yous feel better tomorrow!
Kisses
Nellie
Thank you, Nellie! I can feel your purrayers working already
I’m only just now reading this Remy, so I sure hope you’re feeling better by now. Maybe you’re just extra tired and need some extra rest?
Feel better my friend.
Garth
Thank you, Garth! I think I was just a very sleepy pup — I am feeling all better now