I shouldn’t go into university today.
Overnight Ive developed a streaming cold and have had little sleep.
We have an assessed exam of our counselling skill next week so I have to practice for that, but I will cut my day short and return home at lunchtime.
I walked the dogs in a daze but as we returned home, I noticed Dorothy had a bit of poo stuck to her bottom.
She patiently waited for me to give her a wipe
And wagged her stubby tail
But the poo wasn’t what it seemed
She has some sort of fast growing tumour back there
Oh NO! I guess that explains her behaviour recently. Poor Dorothy. I hope your cold disappears as quickly as it arrived, and you have a better night tonight. I'm so sad for Dorothy. And for you. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh no. Poor little Dorothy. I'm so sorry to read that. No wonder she has been so poorly. Wishing you strength and love for the day, and days ahead.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read this.
ReplyDeleteSending you and Dorothy much love xxx
ReplyDeleteOh John! That was a blow. I'm so very sorry
ReplyDeleteOh no....so sad to read that about Dorothy. Hugs to you all and hope that it isn't what you fear.
ReplyDeleteBugger.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read this John. I hope it isn't as bad as it appears.
ReplyDeleteNot a good morning for you and Dorothy, sad to hear this, take time for you and her. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteDo people in your village call you Lucky John?
ReplyDeleteNo. Mucky John.
DeleteGetting old is one thing..sad news. Look after yourself and the rest of your hairy tribe. (((0)))
ReplyDeleteOh, crap!
ReplyDeleteHoping it's haemorrhoids, but I think we all know it's not. Look after yourself and little Dorothy. Hugs. xx
ReplyDeleteAs JayCee succinctly put it…bugger
ReplyDeletehope your cold is short lived.
So sorry Dorothy - join my club. My various tumours are so far growing slowly because of my somewhat advanced age. Take great care of her and trust the vet to do the right thing John when the time is right. I am sure you know the score even better than I do Give her plenty of cuddles, make sure she knows you love her dearly. xx.
ReplyDeleteOh damn! That's not good, poor little Dot!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she can rely on you to do all the right things by her though!
Get yourself a bottle of Lucozade, it'll help you feel better! X
Lucozade? He might as well just tip a bag of sugar down his throat and avoid the additives and colourings. Have you ever read the label on a bottle of Lucozade?
DeleteYes I have read the label thank you very much!
DeleteI'm quite a bit older than John, and as a child, was given Lucozade by my parents whenever I felt ill.
I'm a perfectly fit and healthy pensioner now, (apart from Arthritis, which has nothing at all to do with Lucozade) with perfect teeth, and the courage to put my name to comments and posts, which is more than can be said for you!
Well said Col, sometimes a hit of easily digested sugar is exactly what you need when you are off colour. As kids we also got the orange cellophane to play with, not that john needs that now.
DeleteIsn't it strange how the Anonymous comments with no names added are ALWAYS the most derogatory ones, cowards the lot of them.
Eww! What a horrid thing to notice. Good job you are an experienced nurse. Poor Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. x
ReplyDeleteOh bugger it.
ReplyDeleteOh no!
ReplyDeleteSorry to read this - Hopefully it's just a blocked gland. Although I think that maybe you and I are both thinking "adenocarcinoma" which is what our dog Charlie (our Wheaten Terrier) had a few years ago that we did a palliative surgery for. Positive vibes for your precious girl coming from my corner in rainy Virginia.
ReplyDeleteI also hope you are feeling better by days end!
:( Good, healing thoughts for you and Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteSweet little Dot, she's in good and loving hands with you. Sending healing energy for you both.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you John. I will never forget the day I found a tumor on my dear yellow lab. Just because we have been there before with our other animals does not make it any easier. Glad Dorothy has you. Jackie
ReplyDeleteRats! Curved ball for sure, so sorry to hear this about Dorothy. Please slow down and look after yourself, John, and Dorothy too.
ReplyDeleteGasp, take care of all.
ReplyDeletePoor little thing. No wonder she's been feeling under the weather. Hope your cold is gone as soon as it came. x
ReplyDeleteAww, poor Dorothy. It's a good job you noticed it so quickly though. I hope you are feeling better soon too. xx
ReplyDeletePoor Dorothy. Poor you too. Take care.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that's ominous.
ReplyDeleteOh no ...... poor Dorothy. Wishing you both better. XXXX
ReplyDeleteOh, hope you feel better quickly, John. Hope there is help for Dorothy, too.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. Yael
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ReplyDeleteHugs and love.
ReplyDeleteMy cat had an abscessed anal gland that I thought was a tumor. I took her to the vet and found out what it was. Dogs can have that same issue. I'm hoping that is what Dorothy has, although uncomfortable, treatable. I hope you are feeling better soon, and Dorothy is as well. Cheryl
ReplyDeleteA busy day and not ideal. I'm thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteProlapse or abcessed anal gland rather than a tumour?? Now there's visual evidence you should be able to get a speedy diagnosis from your vet.
ReplyDeleteSeems like it never rains but it pours. Hoping this turns out better than it sounds, and that your respiratory illness is short-lived.
ReplyDeleteWell, let's hope it's just some sort of benign growth or temporary condition. Olga has a lot of lumps and bumps. It's a thing with bulldogs. (As you know.)
ReplyDeleteI have that same cold!
Oh, John, I am so very sorry and saddened that Dorothy has what appears to be a tumor and hope you can take some cold med to feel good enough to take her to the doctor. Wisihng you well, too.
ReplyDeleteHugs all around.
Poor Dotty, no wonder she has been feeling yuk... and poor you with the horrible cold. Here's hoping you feel better soon and here's hoping it's a better prognosis than you think for the beautiful Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteBig double hugs.
ReplyDeleteI join my thoughts with everyone else's. May it be benign and easily treatable.
ReplyDeleteHave a hug John x
ReplyDeletePoor sweet Dorothy. And you.
ReplyDeletePoor D! No wonder she's been poorly. I hope you feel well enough soon to get her back to the vet for more info and diagnosis.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs to both you and Dorothy xx Lynda
ReplyDeleteHoping Dorothy's growth is nothing serious, and you feel well enough to have her looked at by the vet.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon John.
Jo
Hope for a day of R & R for you and Dorothy. Take care.
ReplyDeleteBonnie in Minneapolis
Well shit, or fuck, insert whatever swear word you desire here. Does that explain her not feeling well?
ReplyDeleteI'm kinda done with cancer right now. One of our own died on the weekend, thirteen months after her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
My last dog, Bok, died from a huge internal tumour. We had just thought he was getting overweight. How wrong we were!
ReplyDeleteIt's been what feels like a very long time without any information about the condition of all in your household, please let us know what's happening when you can, Mary
ReplyDeleteAll balls are curved, or they wouldn't be balls. The phrase you need for your title is curve ball, a ball that curves in flight. One letter, big difference. If you write the book be sure to get a good proof reader :) Proof Prof
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