Four a.m.. Back from the vets about 10 minutes ago. Bobby was having problems every time he fell asleep. He would wake with a mighty 'cough' for want of a better description. He was struggling to get his breath. This has happened occasionally in the past but tonight it was getting rapidly worse so I phoned the vet emergency line. Luckily the vet spends her evening call out times at the surgery so I was able to drive Bobby straight there. After another check up on his heart murmur, an injection and a tablet which looked big enough to give to a horse we came home with a bag full of tablets. He goes back on Tuesday for his heart X-ray. That will probably confirm that he has an enlarged heart which is making up for the faulty valve which causes the murmur. At the moment Bobby is sprawled out in front of the fire catching up on his beauty sleep.
I was going to put this short video up later in the day but I might as well do it now.
It is our very best wishes to all for 2012.
As with the Christmas one some of the graphics were free animated GIFs from the internet.
Soundtrack was produced using iSequence on the iPad.
This shows the app with the first quarter of the tune:
Now for that cup of tea brewing in the kitchen. 4.20 a.m..Not really worth going to bed now as I am normally up by 6.30 a.m.. Thank goodness for PumpkinFM UK Comedy internet radio channel to pass the time.
How fortunate you were able to get Bobby to the vet for a helpful treatment. One heck of a way to start the last day of the year, though, for both of you. Thanks for the unique Happy New Year video...
Hello Glo. The vets I use have a very good country wide reputation and we are lucky it is only a 15 mile journey. There are others much nearer but I have had poor service from them in the past. Bobby is looking much more comfortable now - sleeping like a baby at the moment
It was Keith. There was a point where I thought I was going to lose him. Anyway he had a good night's rest, what was left of it. The best we can hope is to make life as comfortable as possible for the old boy.
Hope everything goes well for Bobby John. We had a Cocker Spaniel that had Cardio-myopia which sounds like the same thing that Bobby has, its very debilitating for a dog and you feel powerless at times to help them at times.
Thanks for another excellent post. Where else could anyone get that kind of information in such an ideal way of writing? I’ve a presentation next week, and I’m on the look for such info.
Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoyed the pictures. Any comment, or correction to any information or identification I get wrong, is most welcome. John
A mainly pictorial record of the wildlife and events in my part of Lincolnshire. My garden has two bird nest boxes and a Hedgehog house fitted with video cameras. There are several bird feeders and a large pond attracting a variety of wildlife to the garden.
Most of the pictures in the main part of my Jottings can be clicked on for larger views.
Many of my video clips are stored on my YouTube account.
Thank you for visiting and remember you are always welcome to leave any comments. John.
Yes - that is a photo of me taken about 60 years ago. For many years I always had my trusty Ricoh XRX SLR with me wherever I went. One day the mirror jammed and repair costs were beyond my reach at that time so that was the end of that.
Now I am retired and have invested in Canon equipment I am able to enjoy a photographic hobby again. These days I concentrate mainly on wildlife and occasional events near to home.
My interest and use of computers extends back to the days of the ZX81 and BBC computer. For many years I used an Atari ST.
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How fortunate you were able to get Bobby to the vet for a helpful treatment. One heck of a way to start the last day of the year, though, for both of you. Thanks for the unique Happy New Year video...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too.
Hello Glo. The vets I use have a very good country wide reputation and we are lucky it is only a 15 mile journey. There are others much nearer but I have had poor service from them in the past.
ReplyDeleteBobby is looking much more comfortable now - sleeping like a baby at the moment
Must have been quite a scare John.
ReplyDeleteI hope Bobby makes a full recovery.
All the best to you both; and an excellent video.
It was Keith. There was a point where I thought I was going to lose him. Anyway he had a good night's rest, what was left of it. The best we can hope is to make life as comfortable as possible for the old boy.
ReplyDeleteVery best wishes to you and Jim for 2012
A very interesting blog and super photos. I wish you and Bobby well for 2012
ReplyDeleteGreat video. I hope Bobby recovers. I have told the dogs to offer a thought and a prayer for him.
ReplyDeleteI big hug to Bobby and hope his recovery is really speedy.. thank goodness for an excellent local vet!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the video.. great stuff and thank you for keeping us so entertained throughout the year.
Happy New Year to you and Bobby, John...
Wishing Bobby a full recovery, all the best for 2012 John.
ReplyDeleteHope these new tablets settle bobby down, sounds like you two may need an early night.
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes well for Bobby John.
ReplyDeleteWe had a Cocker Spaniel that had Cardio-myopia which sounds like the same thing that Bobby has, its very debilitating for a dog and you feel powerless at times to help them at times.
Best wishes for the new year for you and Bobby too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another excellent post. Where else could anyone get that kind of information in such an ideal way of writing? I’ve a presentation next week, and I’m on the look for such info.
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