Gilbert the Good – Events
Susannah and Arthur have come to stay for a few days, which is nice, but Arthur keeps taking my toys. He can’t go anywhere without carrying something. It’s a cocker thing, apparently. I don’t mind too much, but I wish he would bring them back when he’s taken them outside. We still like to play together, though not so much as when we were younger.
It’s been quite busy round here lately. Jellioe had to go to the vet again on Wednesday. He was being a bit picky over his food and then, after he had eventually eaten it, he threw it up all over the sitting room – well, the bit of the room he was sitting in, anyway. He’s had an antibiotic injection, that lasts for two weeks, and he’s had to go back on the diet he used to have. He is much livelier now and on Saturday afternoon he captured a small mouse and brought it indoors to show everyone. The humans chased him out! He and Herschel sat and looked at it for a bit, then they got bored and walked away.
When Roxy and I got home from our walk on Thursday, everyone asked me, ‘What’s wrong with your eye?’ Well, I didn’t know, but it felt sore, and it was watering.
Janice bathed it and that helped a little, but I couldn’t open it properly, so Barry took me to see the vets. I was quite happy about that – I always get treats when I go there. Anyway, they put some dye in my eye to see if it was scratched, but it wasn’t. I’ve got some painkillers to have with my supper for a few days, and the humans have got to watch me to see that my eye doesn’t go bad or something. The humans keep saying, ‘Aww, poor Gilbert,’ so I carry on looking pathetic, in case they decide to cheer me up with a treat or two.
I sit by Janice’s feet quite a lot, and she often says, ‘Lovely boy’ to me, and then Barry answers with, ‘I know I’m a lovely boy.’ Do you think I should tell him that it’s me she means, not him, or would he be upset?
Barry has said that I can’t go out for a couple of days, which is a shame, but I suppose it’s sensible. My eye does feel better, but I’m still a bit winky.
TTFN
Gilbert
Good news for Jellicoe, but now Gilbert!
ReplyDeleteSending positive vibes.
Thank you 😊
DeleteQuite the adventures! Poor Gilbert. Hope you feel better soon
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you. I do. This morning we went for a walk and a swim. It was great!
DeleteBest wishes to both Jellicoe and Gilbert.
ReplyDeleteThank you. 😊
DeleteYou have the sweetest face Gilbert. You are so adorable - winky eye or not. I think Barry & Janice must be very good friends with the Vets - between you & the cats I do imagine they are there quite a lot!! I hope they get a good discount. 😉
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you. The humans do know the vets rather well - maybe, rather TOO well. 😉
DeleteOh Gilbert what a difficult time you are having, your vet is really good to help both you and Jellicoe, hope the treats keep coming.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: I'll do anything for treats. but this morning we went for a walk and it was lovely.
DeleteOh, a bit winky! Love that 😄
ReplyDeleteNot so winky now, thank goodness! 😎
DeleteMuch good healing to both you and Jellicoe, dear Gilbert. You're so sweet.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you, Stephanie, from Jellicoe and me. My humans are threatening to get me some doggles. After all, service dogs wear them . . . 😎
DeleteIt sounds like you’re handling all the excitement, mischief, and vet visits with your usual charm and good humor
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you. You're too kind.
DeleteDearest Gilbert, I am sorry about your eye but it will fine very soon. Now, I need to ask, was it you who cleaned up the mess Jellioe made? It's nice that you have extra company to distract you from your eye problem.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: We offered to clear up but we weren't allowed. Bit mean that, we thought!
DeletePoor Gilbert! I hope that his eye feels better soon. Please pass on gentle scritches to the goodest of boys.
ReplyDeleteI will. He is such a good boy and his eye is much better now.
DeleteDear Gilbert, what a few days. Certainly hope by the time Janice reads this to you with all of our sympathy, that you and Jellico are much better. Hopefully you have your toys back and a couple of extra treats. And you need both eyes open so you can keep an eye on Jellico.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you, Lynn. All better now, and Jellicoe is really lively, so we hope we won't be visiting the vets again for a long time.
DeleteArthur's gone home now, so my toys are all my own again. Roxy's not interested in them.
Aw, what a cutie you are. I'm so sorry about your winky eye. I hope it feels better soon. Good idea to keep looking pathetic. One must do what they have to in order to get extra treats.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you. I'm sure Gibbs understands the treats situation, too .
DeleteMy grandson is home from school today with a sore eye. He developed a rash and then apparently rubbed his eye.
ReplyDeleteOoh. that doesn't sound nice. I hope it soon heals.
DeleteHope Gilbert's eye has gotten better now.
ReplyDeleteMuch better now, thank you.
Deleteso sorry both of you had to get to the vet, but glad we have these vets when we need them, poor baby with that eye and glad the meds are helping Jelliecoe. hope both of you feel 100 % better soon.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: We're both much better now, thank you.I've even been for a walk and a swim this morning.
ReplyDeleteOh Gilbert! I do hope your eye is better soon and you can get out and enjoy your walks with Janice and Barry again very soon. Give my best wishes to Jellicoe too.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you. We're much better now.
DeleteI'd get the most out of it if my eye was like that.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: I am!
DeletePoor Gilbert...hopefully his eye will heal quickly. Jellico was very proud of his capture...lol. We presently do not have any pets (after our little shih Tzu had to be put to sleep). I've been enjoying all of my blogging friends pets.
ReplyDeleteGilbert is much better now. Jellicoe is a Jekyll and Hyde character. Butter wouldn't melt when he's snuggled next to us, but he's a savage when the hunting gene kicks in!
DeleteOh, poor Gilbert! I'm glad your eye isn't scratched though. Your very wise to carry on looking pathetic. I wouldn't tell Barry it's not him Janice means :-) xxx
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DeleteGilbert says: Thank you. You're right. I won't tell Barry.
DeletePoor Gilbert. At least he's doing better than that poor little mouse. Glad Jellicoe is feeling better, too.
ReplyDeleteMouse heaven has welcomed another member.
DeleteOh Gilbert! What a very good picture of a very good dog. I wouldn't mention anything to Barry. It does no harm for him to think he is the lovely boy.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: You're right, and he is quite a lovely boy . . . well, man. Woof!
DeleteAwwww, poor Gilbert! (To echo all the other humans.) I'd mail you a treat if I could!
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: That's very kind of you. Thank you. Virtual treats are treats nonetheless.
DeleteOh dear Gilbert, I do hope your eye feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased that Jellicoe is a lot better.
My good wishes to all the household.
All the best Jan
Gilbert says: Thank you. All well here now.
DeleteGilbert seems to be making the best of an unpleasant situation.
ReplyDeleteHe's not daft!
ReplyDeleteHi Janice - yes he's not daft ... nor is Barry for reminding you - it's him you married not one of the dogs! Good Barry - he's great at taking forms of life to the vet. I hope Gilbert is healing well ... love the update and post - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hilary. I always used to do the vet visits, until Barry retired. My reasoning is that he needs to get out and talk to other people . . .
DeletePoor Gilbert! Hope by this time his eye is doing much better.
ReplyDeleteIt is much better, thank you, but we're keeping an eye (!!) on it.
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