Yesterday, Ollie had the last of the medication for the current round of treatment.
He has had a lot of tablets, both antibiotics and steroids, as well as daily ear drops for some time now.
We finally managed to get him to swallow the tablets with no fuss, by concealing them in a small chunk of Brie. He lets me give him the ear drops without resistance, though he flinches every time I insert the tube deep into his ear.
I would flinch too.
His fur is slowly growing back, but some of the bald patches are still clearly visible. The head shaking has stopped, and he has been sleeping and eating well.
Once the steroids are out of his system by the weekend, I can start to give him his Arthritis tablets again. Despite being stiff-legged now, he still manages his walks.
Earlier this week, he even chased a Muntjac deer into some reeds by the river, and the animal escaped Ollie by running through the water and leaping out onto Hoe Rough.
On the 12th of February, Ollie will be 10 years old. Around 80 in human years, for his breed.
You can bet he will get a birthday tribute!
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A BIG hug for Ollie from all of us. So pleased to see that he is on the mend.
Best wishes, Dina Xx
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He is getting better slowly. Thanks, Dina.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Oh, in this age, with soon eighty years of age, he is allowed to have some complaints, right? Dont forget, his breed is originally from China, and there is no comparable weather as in the UK. 😉 xx Michael
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Yes, Ollie is allowed his ailments, Michael. We will continue to look after him, and to make sure he is comfortable.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you for your fantastic care on him, Pete! xx Michael
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Awww… give Ollie a big hug for me!
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Will do, Jennie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Awe, this is such good news and it’s Ollie’s birthday month! Happy Birthday sweet Ollie, 80 years old, and still chasing deer. That’s quite astonishing! He’s lucky to have you Pete, your care is commendable! xxoo, C
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I have always tried my best to give him a happy and comfortable life as part of the family, Cheryl.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Looking forward to Ollie’s birthday, and full of admiration for his canine stoicism and the tender care he gets from his humans, with love to you all.
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Thanks, dear Pippa. His birthday toys are on order.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Ah, good news for Ollie!
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And a lot less stress for the three of us, Sue.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m sure
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Lovely picture of Ollie its good to hear the treatment has worked 🙂 x
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Thanks, Carol. Let’s hope he stays stable now.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I hope so too…pets can be a worry as they as so precious to us x
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Such good news. He is one loved dog. I hope you have many more deer chases in the future.
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Me too. Thanks, Lauren.
Best wishes, Pete.
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aw, he is so darn cute. hope this does the trick for him
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Thanks, Beth. Fingers crossed for that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Brie! Good to know Ollie has good taste.
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He likes all cheese in fact, but he seems unable to notice any tablets in Brie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good to hear of the improvements and that he’s feeling chipper enough to chase the deer. 😘 for him.
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Thanks, FR. He didn’t chase it far, but the thought was there. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad to see that the old guy has someone caring like to tend to him.
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Thanks, GP. I have always tried to do my very best for him.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good for Ollie, and you 🙂 Give him a scratch behind the ears from me.
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Will do mate.
Cheers, Pete.
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So glad he’s getting better Pete.
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Thanks very much. Sorry you came up as Anonymous.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ten years! That’s impressive. It must be a relief to finally see him on the mend.
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It certainly is, Maggie. But also sad to see him looking so old, and slowing down considerably. The price we pay for having a beloved pet.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I understand. The love is always worth the worry I think.
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I’m so glad to hear that Ollie is responding well to treatment!! Chase that deer, Ollie!
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Thanks, Liz. Let’s hope that’s it for 2022!
Best wishes, Pete
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Fingers crossed!
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I’m glad you’re feeling better Ollie. You are a handsome pup.
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Thank you, Mr Drew. Tails wags for you in return. (( ))
Ollie.
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Great Ollie news…..hope his birthday is a great one…..Brie seems to be the best MoMo likes it as well….chuq
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Brie is a lifesaver as far as getting tablets down them, chuq. It has removed all the stress of trying to get Ollie to take them. I just hope he continues to accept it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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MoMo has a tendency to not be interested after awhile…..then Bleu works well chuq
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good care of the dog pete
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It will be a big happy birthday for ollie
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I hope so. He loves to get new toys, so I have ordered some. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Pete, I am very glad to hear of the improvement with Ollie.
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Thanks, Robbie. We struggle to keep him pain-free and happy, but want him to be comfortable.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ollie! You is a wonderfully healthy, happy handsome hunk! This is how I see you and I know it is how YOU truly see you. ❤
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Thanks, Annette. This is his ‘senior years’ photo. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yeah for Ollie! 🙂
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Thanks, Pit. I like to see him comfortable and content.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is great news. He is such a good dog. My dogs will take their medication if it’s wrapped in Brie as well. Whatever works! Give Ollie a snuggle from me.
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Thanks Darlene. Brie seems to be ‘the thing’ for dogs everywhere. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m glad he’s on the mend.
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Thanks, Molly. His age is against him, but we try our best to give him a comfortable life.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good! Warmest regard, Theo
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Thanks, Theo.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sweet Ollie! Glad he’s getting better for his birthday bash!!
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It will involve new toys, Susanne. They are his greatest delight.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great news!
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Thanks, John. Let’s hope that’s it, for this year!
Best wishes, Pete.
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A big celebration is in order! A brie cake perhaps?
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I think he is too chubby for cake. He will get some new toys though, Carolyn. He loves getting new soft toys.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Late evening; “Here’s your arthritis tablets, Ollie.”
Next morning: “Good morning, Ollie! Shake a leg!”
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It is in the mornings when his front legs are so stiff, they stay straight like chair legs for a good 10 minutes. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Brie! You have good taste Ollie!
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It is soft and has a distinctive smell, Rachel. It is easy to conceal the tablets inside, and he cannot smell the antibiotics, which have a coating he can detect.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad he’s on the mend 😉
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Thanks, Jack.
I am tempted to add, ‘until the next time’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good news! Ollie’s a very lucky dog. Cheers, Jon.
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I like to think he realises that, Jon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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