It is hard to take when Marley Bulldog gets sick......she has had a couple of bad days..

in #dog6 years ago

Marley bulldog is getting old, she is nearly 10 years old and despite having a server heart murmur she keeps going. The cardio vet's prognosis was that Marley would live from 1 to 5 years only. So, every time she is unwell or is having a slow day I think that this is it! I regularly warn my adult children to be prepared - this looks like it for Marley!

Low and behold, against all odds, Marley always rallies forth.

Now, I feel like a the boy who shouted wolf. My family don't believe me anymore. The general feeling is that Marley bulldog is not going to leave us anytime soon and if she has her way, she will live forever. This bulldog is so well looked after - she demands comfort and she gets it. We all think that this so called heart murmur is a ploy, a ruse - no truth in it at all.

In having said all this, old dogs have their issues and Marley is no exception. Unfortunately for her and for us Marley has diarrhoea now and then. We have no idea why because we are very strict with her diet. Dry food has always been the best for her. It is no easy matter dealing with a dog with this condition. A most unpleasant time for her and for us - we are constantly cleaning and disinfecting behind her. No coming inside! Today, she was much better so it was cleaning her night and day beds and dog washing day. Yes, just in case you are wondering - I wore rubber gloves.

The happy ending to this little story is that clean Marley is well again. Better still she in a new very clean bed. It was a bargain for $20.

Marley is one happy dog again - dong what she does best - sleeping!

Cheers
Have a happy day.


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Why are dogs’ noses so wet? Dogs’ noses secrete a thin layer of mucous that helps them absorb scent. They then lick their noses to sample the scent through their mouth.

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Oh bless. She looks very comfortable in her new bed. And a bargain indeed! Glad to hear she's feeling better ❤

Thank you @jessicaoutise - I think it might take a bit of time and a visit to the Vet's.

lol! love live Marley! I love these distinct phrases angiemitchell "Marley always rallies forth." and "she demands comfort and she gets it." lol

I hope it is long live Marley @janton. I also think it is a Vet trip on Monday to check her out. She is not quite right.

oh, I'm sorry to hear that, perhaps it isn't anything serious.

We hope not, thank you for your concern.

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