Sudden death of my senior dog / morphine

@Docline

thanks for the tip about the black soap and bicarb.... it’s true I’d already seen that in your replies... but you don’t really take it in until it actually applies to you 😀😀😀 I’m going to give it a go.

@Doudou

No, mine is actually a very shy boy; he takes his time before going up to new pals and is a bit anxious the first few times. He doesn’t make a peep unless something is wrong, and then he has this slightly weird "whimper". Mind you, he knows exactly what he wants; he says it all with his eyes, like when he wants to play, for instance.

On the other hand, he acts like the big boss in the garden when people pass by on the road; he barks away, and given the volume coming out of such a little scrap, it’s pretty comical... having only ever had medium or large dogs before, it cracks me up every time (and I’m not the only one 😉😉)

Have a lovely evening, both of you

Gave Oxane a stroke for you! ;-)

It’s so sweet when they follow you about... Does your Roxy chatter much? I used to know one who had "long chats" with his mum 😁 a right little chatterbox..

It’s brilliant changing the route—all the new scents and other dogs that have been by.

Speak soon

Love to you both

And Christelle, Roxy isn't quite as well-behaved as all that... but he's still only a youngster 😉

To be honest, he follows me everywhere, I'm the centre of his universe... 😀😀😀

Right... Thanks for your advice Doudou... I'm going to change a few things.

Actually, I went for a different walk this afternoon, somewhere else, and it went much better.

Best wishes and give Oxane a pat from me

Hi Monique

Maybe try changing your little one's routine a bit?

How about finding some new places for walks? Or trying out some new games and getting him some new toys to cheer him up, and you too?

And seeing some "doggy pals"...

I think having some new markers in his daily routine is a good idea. He’s already marking his territory, which is a good sign.

As for the cushions, yes, it’s possible he doesn't like the smell...

Getting out to clear your head, staying busy outside the house, or even moving the furniture or the decor around—because that’s where we miss our furry friends the most.

Give little Roxy a stroke for me, he seems like such a good boy ^^

Hi Docline and Doudou

Just a quick update, and first of all, thank you Docline 👌

I’m doing okay, it’s certainly hard to get used to things but we’re managing. The memories come flooding back when I’m out on a walk alone with Roxy 😔; he’s marking twice as much as usual and keeps trying to cover any mess he finds (yep, I live in the countryside and people don’t pick up after their pets). It’s behaviour I’d never seen before, but Dipsou taught him so much on their walks...

Quick question: at home, we have plenty of cushions where the dogs (and sometimes the cats) have their naps. I put them through the washing machine with a bit of bleach... and I’ve noticed that Roxy hasn’t set a paw on them since. Do you think that’s normal?

Other than that, he seems a bit at a loose end when we aren’t around and seems to be looking for him...

Christelle, aside from fussing over him and Bach flower remedies, do you have any other suggestions?

Have a lovely day, both of you

Monique

Spot on, he's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel... Blenheim markings, my little Roxy.

And yes, he's adorable, so easy-going, very clever and bright, though he's looking a bit glum this evening.

Have a good evening, Kalou

You did the right thing by talking to him; your voice would have been so soothing, and he’d have felt all the love from both of you with every stroke.

It’s so incredibly hard to let them go without letting our own pain and fear show...

It’ll leave such a void for Roxy, too... they really are like sponges when they sense our grief.

I’ll check back in tomorrow...

I’m so sorry for your loss; I know only too well what that pain feels like :-(

Give your little one a stroke from me.

Thinking of your two "stars".