We figured Beanie & Biggles had already snacked on just about everything that the countryside has to offer, but this week they discovered a new delicacy: horse hoof trimmings. Apparently lots of dogs go nuts for it, and many owners regard it as a natural and harmless treat. The thing is most dogs probably chew it before swallowing, whereas Beanie just speed swallows it, especially when there are farm dogs around who might steal it from her. So the next morning after a long walk up the local farm road, we were awoken by the sound of Beanie vomiting.
It’s not a pleasant sound by any means, but it’s particularly scary for us given the misadventures our little girl had a while back. She managed to bring up a few strips of horse hoof trimmings and we hoped that was the end of it, but the next day she had another round of heaving, this time with nothing to show for it. Seeking reassurance we rang the help line that comes with our pet insurance, and they advised us to play it safe and get her to the vet. Sometimes it seems like that’s the only advice they ever give, but that’s not so; randy Beagle boys with a fifth leg are apparently exempt.
Anyway, the vet checked Beanie out and told us not to worry. She gave us a bit of medicine to soothe any irritation the hoof trimmings might have caused to Beanie’s stomach, and sent us on our way. She was kind of subdued and a little reluctant to eat her regular food for a day or two, but that passed – presumably along with any remnants of the horse hooves. The funny thing is, Biggles started copying her and went off his food too. He was enthusiastic enough about receiving his bowl at meal times, but then he’d look across to see what Beanie was doing, and reluctantly abstain. This is the second time he’s copied her when she’s ill; it’s kind of sweet, and amusing in that he’s always a step or two behind. When Beanie’s regained her appetite and is wolfing down her food, he’s still fasting, apparently unaware that the rules have changed.
Today however, Beanie’s back on form and Biggles isn’t far behind. The flowers we’ve planted in the garden are in serious danger of being dug up and otherwise vandalized, any shopping brought in from the car is subject to thorough checks by Beagle Customs, and there’s no peace to be had if a food cupboard is open. All’s right with the world again!
Hey guys, I see Beanie and Biggles have been up to more beagle mischief. As long as they are back to normal after their adventures with the hoof trimmings. Brian just shouted me through to the bedroom five minutes ago, Bundy had her head in my handbag and was munching on Extra strong mints…at least she wont have dog breath!!!
Bundy had her own little adventure the other day at Irvine beach, thanks to the travellers leaving their human deposits in the sand dunes our little Bundy decided she would have a good old roll about in it…as you can imagine the smell was unbearable and we had to shampoo her three times!!!
Have you been back at the flyball, we were there 2 weeks ago on the Wednesday night, Bundy had a ball, it seems to be her ‘thing’ so Brian has bought the materials to make our own flyball course for the garden…just need to find the time to build it.
After your update on the Galloway Forest our plan was to go there today but we just decided to try Calderglen Park in East Kilbride where we met another gorgeous little beagle pup named Mia…only 4 months old…we could have easily put her in our pocket and brought her home with us!!
Bundy will be two tomorrow (Brian made the mistake of putting his own birth date on facebook)she got a new coat yesterday when we were at Gibbs and is going to the Hydropool this week.
Anyway keep the updates coming, they always make us giggle and the photos are awesome. Hope to catch up with you all soon.
Caroline, Brian & Bundy
Hi Bundy, and Happy Birthday! You’ve made Beanie & Biggles really jealous with your roll in the “other brown stuff”. I think it’s a fair bet that the tampon they found a while back was a left-over from a previous visitation. Nice.
We’ve missed loads of Flyball sessions and we’re going to end up missing this one too unfortunately. Wednesday evening’s just a hard time for us to make at the moment. Hope to get back there before too long though. Cheers!