Just to let folks know that it might take me a while to catch up with posts and reply to comments as 'Hugs' (My old dog) managed to get himself bit on the face by an adder last Sunday evening on a walk about a mile away from the allotment (I always knew that that nose of his would get him into trouble one day!). At time of posting I'm glad to report that he seems to be on the mend (It was touch and go at one point). He's back down the vets again this morning (Poor chap) but as he's in increasingly better spirits I'm hoping that they'll confirm that he's 'turned the corner' into full recovery. Finger's-crossed! :o)
Tim n' Hugs :o(x
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3 comments:
Hi Tim,
Huggy bitten by a viper - I did not realize there were vipers in the region.
Brrr I'm really shocked, but if Hugs feels better now, everything will come good I think.
Give him a big hug from me and I hope he heals quickly.
Big hugs for you to my friend.
Rita
Cheers Rita. The vet was really pleased with his progress today - almost all the swellings gone and his eye is fully open. He's got to keep his drain in over the weekend, but hopefully it'll come out Monday morning and he'll be able to begin to heal proper. Phew!
Big hugs,
Tim n' Hugs :o)x
Thanks Jimmy
Yes, the vet was pretty sure that it was an adder bite. You do occasionally hear of sightings in our locality - our allotment secretary says she's seen them on site and she seems to know her wildlife. I did see one myself when I lived in Dorset in the 1990's. It was huge, hissed loudly and was unmistakable with it's black zig-zag pattern.
Talking of far from the beaten track (and hoping your field trip went well, by the way) did you catch that first documentary on St. Kilda last week? Wow! You really must catch it on BBC iPlayer if you can. Truly amazing!
Geoff? Not G. Hamilton as he was only in his 50's when he left us in 1996(?).
Hug's drain is out! It looks messy (I might be brave and post another photo of him to my other blog) but hopefully now the worst is behind him, he can really start to get back to his old self.
Best Regards,
Tim n' Hugs :o)x
PS. Sorry to hear about the lettuces!
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