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Smelly dog
Letting Misty loose in a new garden where there is something smelly is not a good idea. She had to be shampooed and rinsed off twice.
Reducing weight
Misty and I are both bad at losing weight. She looks pleadingly at her dish and I put on weight. Goes to show that diets don’t work.
Update on Misty
Misty, the cairn terrier, went to the vet recently for her vaccinations and check up. Did I mention that the vet said she was “rather sturdy” – (For the sake of clarity it is Misty that is sturdy, not the … Continue reading
Staying in
Misty had a bath this afternoon. It meant she couldn’t go out into the frosty weather. She enjoys looking out though. She looks very sleek and clean now
A wet dog
Guess who likes joining in with washing the campervan.
Raincoats
Misty wore her raincoat for the first time this autumn. It was indeed a dreich, wet walk. Still, that was better than the continual bleating for an outing. She does not actually like the rain very much, but her brain … Continue reading
More trauma
There is more trauma facing Misty today. She has to go back to the vet: Rabies vacc., check on dry eye. and check on skin. I am going to the hairdresser, so it is up to Him Behind the Wheel … Continue reading
Another veterinary visit
Misty had another visit to the vet yesterday – this time to our home surgery. She shivered and was all pathetic despite being petted and reassured, but it turned out it was just as well she was seen again. One … Continue reading
Continuing the holiday mood
Having a day out in the big city. Bigger than Oban! This year I am really getting the hang of being retired and able to do what I feel like and really enjoy it. So it has taken over three … Continue reading
Cute or what?
I know that Misty is a lot tidier and cooler – but I can’t help missing the raggle-taggle scruffbucket.