Wednesday 30 June 2021

Bertie takes a turn for the worse


Gail here:

It was a pleasant day on Sunday when Bertie and I met our friends M and J for a walk around the woods near Potarch Bridge. 

Over the past year I have noticed how Bertie's and M and J's walking speeds have converged, with my dear little pup slowing down and my senior friends showing increasing benefits of regular exercise plus determination.  

Bertie was particularly slow on Sunday, and appeared at times not quite 'all there' although he perked up nicely for a photo in the café where the humans enjoyed post-walk refreshments.

Come Monday, Bertie seems very much out of sorts. Unsteady on his feet, unwilling to climb the stairs, we manage a short walk by the harbour mouth and I let him take time to sniff around to his little heart's content.

He waits patiently while I watch a spectacular dolphin display (sadly too far offshore for me to catch on the phone).

Home in the evening, I carry Bertie upstairs to join me viewing the Tour de France highlights on TV. Bertie is as wobbly on his four paws as the cyclists were on their two wheels. 

Later he vomits profusely on my bed and has an 'accident' dampening the hall carpet. 

Tuesday, with Bertie no better, I call the vet. We have an appointment for this (i.e Wednesday) afternoon.

Any feelings of happiness at the imminent completion of building work on my Torridon cottage are tempered by sorrow, as I recognise that Bertie may not be around for long to keep me company there.

Life's ups and downs.

24 comments:

  1. Gail - owner of Duggie WHFox from same place as Bertie. Follow Berties blog regularly so can only imagine what you are going through. X

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  2. maybe there is no connection between your big worry and the current happenings. we hope the vet visit brings no bad news to you and today in the afternoon you can take a deep breath.... hugs to you two, all paws are crossed...

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  3. Oh no! We are so very sorry that Bertie is having problems, and isn't feeling too good. We do hope that the vet will be able to prescribe something to alleviate the symptoms.
    Keeping you both in our thoughts.

    Much love,
    Inca and her human xx

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  4. We send you and Bertie huge hugs, Gail♥

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  5. Our cardis and SPoo are holding paws with Molly the Airedale and sending you and Bertie our love and concern.

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  6. Poor Bertie. Please tell him that he’s our favourite WFT on the whole internet and give him some ear scritches and belly rubs from us. Edie the human and Phoebe the Westie

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  7. Sending you both lots of hugs and many prayers.

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  8. Dearest Gail and Bertie...
    I am so very sorry to read this news. Bertie, my most handsome WFT...you and your beloved Gail have all of our hugs and support today. I'm so very sorry about your accidents as I know how upsetting they can be.
    With love and purrs Cecilia and Bryan

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  9. through my tears i say a prayer for Bertie and for you and that todays visit will bring good news and not bad. tell Bertie I love you from Beau and his mama

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  10. We have our paws crossed for Bertie (and Gail) and send warm hugs to you both.

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  11. Sending love and prayers.I have been following you and Bertie since you adopted each other and truly enjoy keeping up with you.So sorry Bertie is not doing well. Hope the vet doesn’t give you sad news. Bertie is so very special (as are you) .

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  12. Sending POTP and hugs to both Bertie and you today as we hope for a good vet visit.
    Big Hugs and snuggles,
    Beth and the Gang

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  13. Oh how sad - and yet whatever (and whenever ) happens you can take comfort in a life well lived by your faithful companion. My dog is young and yet already I'd be bereft without him, Take care

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  14. Dearest Bertie and Gail, sending you all the pug love and support we can,
    HUGS
    Mabel, Hilda & Mom

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  15. We are all hoping and praying Bertie will be all right.

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  16. I'm so sorry to hear these. We are holding you and Bertie in our thoughts. The Johnson Family

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  17. Oh noes. Oh my pal, I am sendin' lots and lots of AireZens your way. {{{hugs}}}
    Tell Gail Ma and I are thinking of her, and sendin' lots of loves and kisses
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  18. This makes us so very sad to read. We hope Bertie perks up and feels better. We have not been blogging much or commenting much, but we want you to know that you and Bertie are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs and Woos - Lightning, Misty, Timber, and Mom

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  19. Sorry, to read of Bertie's news. We are thinking of you from the far side of the world. We love reading of Bertie's adventures. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Bertie at this time. From the three bestest maremmas in all the land.

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  20. Incredibly sorry the wee lad is not feeling well. You're both very much in our heart and prayers.

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  21. I am so sorry. We are sending lots of prayers that they find a miracle for your little men.

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  22. Because we read the posts later in the week, we are happy that Bertie felt much better sas the week went along, still a very scary time for sure!

    Rosie and Redford

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