Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Under the Weather

Lucy and Twiggy

“So Twiggy. What are you doing?”

“I’m resting. Mom says I have a Youteaeye?”

“Yeah, the vet says to rest for sure. And it’s UTI.”

“Looks like Lucy caught some too.”

“No, dad, she is just lazy.”

“That fire looks good.”

“You poor lamb. You’ll feel better tomorrow.”

“Well, I hope so. This is no fun.”

“I know. Your medicine will make you all better.”

“Actually I feel better than I did yesterday.”

“See it works.”

“I wonder if you could do me a favor?”

“Sure kiddo. What is it?”

“Could you go tell my toys I’ll play tomorrow.”

“Hey, toys. Twiggy says she’ll be ready to play tomorrow.”

 

Twiggy and Lucy

“Your toys will be waiting for you.”

“I feel better with that load lifted.”

“You look like you are getting ready to do something.”

“Yeah, I’m thinking of a run outside. Oh, could you get me a biscuit while you are up?”

88 comments

  1. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Aw…I hope little Twiggy is feeling better soon. Lucy is such a good big sister. I had no idea dogs got UTIs, John. How did you know? Sending some cyber hugs!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We noticed she needed to go out more than usual. Having had pets for a number of years this is a sure sign. Off we went to the vet. She is feeling much better today. Thanks for the hugs. ❤️

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      1. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

        I’m happy to hear that, John. ❤

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  2. janesturgeon's avatar
    Jane Sturgeon · ·

    Sending healing energy for your little one. Hugs for you all. ❤

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thak you, Jane. It is working . She feels much better today. 😁

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  3. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Poor Twiggy. Hope she’s all better soon.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does feel better today. Thanks, Charles.

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  4. Harmony Kent's avatar

    Aww, poor Twiggy. Hope she feels better soon. Between Lucy and Dad, I reckon she’s in good hands. Have a good upcoming weekend, all 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is almost back to her fiesty self today. Thank you, Harmony. 😁

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  5. Writer Lori's avatar

    Poor Twiggy! UTIs are no fun! Hope she is well on the road to recovery now.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is doing much better today, Lori. Thank you. 😊

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  6. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Hope Twiggy gets feeling better and she got her biscuit! I’m impressed that she is able to put the cover around herself.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahahaha. She is self sufficient for sure. She feels much better today. Thanks, Frank.

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      1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

        Cheers to the meds!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes for sure. Thanks, Frank

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  7. Gwen Plano (@gmplano)'s avatar

    Thank goodness for modern medicine! Big hugs to everyone. ♥

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Gwen. Looks like you have returned. Twiggy is doing much better today.

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  8. GP's avatar

    With all this catering, Twiggy might just fake UTI and “milk it” for another day or too.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha hahaha. She is definately one to milk hand and foot service. She is feeling better today, GP.

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      1. GP's avatar

        That’s good to hear!

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  9. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Awww, poor Twiggy! I hope she feels better soon. Those French fries can’t play with themselves . . .

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is doing much better today, Liz. Thank you.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        I’m glad to hear that Twiggy is doing much better. I hate to see a little dog suffer.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          We all do. Thanks, Liz.

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  10. shoreacres's avatar

    I have it on good authority that snuggling under a blanket by the fire cures a lot of things. I hope Twiggy’s feeling even better by now!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is feeling better now, Linda. Thank you. 😀

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  11. Dan Antion's avatar

    Awww, I hope the little potato is feeling better. They’re just so darn cute, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is doing better today, Dan. Thank you. 😁

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  12. Book Club Mom's avatar

    Oh, what cute critters you have! Sounds like Twiggy is doing better. We all need a day on the couch now and then and it certainly looks cozy by the fire!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Barbara. She is doing much better today. The couch is a great healer. 😊

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  13. ghostmmnc's avatar

    Snuggle up by the fire, Twiggy – hope you feel better soon.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is feeling much better today, Barbara. Thank you.

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  14. John Fioravanti's avatar
    John Fioravanti · ·

    Feel better, Twiggy!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Much better today. Thanks, John

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  15. Teri Polen's avatar

    Poor Twiggy! So used to seeing her playing with toys or romping around outside. Hope she feels better.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is feeling much better today. Thank you, Teri.

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  16. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Cheer up, Twiggy! You’ll be ripping and running about in no time! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So true, Annette. She is loaded for bear today. 😁

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  17. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    That’s a shame, John. Poor little Twiggy. I’m glad she’s beginning to feel better. —- Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is almost normal today. Thanks, Suzanne.

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  18. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Poor baby. We’ve had to deal with that issue once. The meds perform miracles and she’ll be playing with her toys in no time.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is almost back to normal. I hate that stuff.

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  19. Natalie Ducey's avatar

    Oh poohie… hope she’s feeling much better soon. The narrative is priceless. Thanks for sharing, John, as always. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She feels pretty good today, Natalie. She and Lucy were having a romp today.

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      1. Natalie Ducey's avatar

        That’s wonderful, John! 🙂

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  20. Debbie's avatar

    Poor little thing! Nothing like a bacterial infection to knock you to the sofa. Here’s hoping Twiggy feels like her old self real soon!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She almost back to normal. Thanks, Debbie.

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  21. Maggie's avatar

    Poor Twiggy. Get well, little one!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does feel better today, Maggie. Thanks.

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  22. circadianreflections's avatar

    Aw, I’m glad you knew something was wrong and she’s got some medicine to fix her which I hope is real soon!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is really feeling better today. Thanks, Deborah.

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  23. Sorryless's avatar

    Poor Twiggy, but she is looking better today.

    Sending hugs and good vibes.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is even better today.

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        Great to hear. 🙂

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  24. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Recover faster, dear Twiggy! Mr. Eel & the friends are waiting for you! That’s so sad when pets are ill, dear John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She was playing with Mr. Eel today.

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      1. kethuprofumo's avatar

        I have no doubt! He is the best doggy doctor! 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          He is. Thanks, Maria.

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        2. kethuprofumo's avatar

          🙂 🙂 🙂

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  25. Darlene's avatar

    Poor Twiggy. It’s good she has Lucy to keep an eye on her. Dot has a snuggly blanket she loves to sleep under as well, even if she is not sick. xo

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is much better today, Darlene. Thank you.

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  26. Dale's avatar

    Poor Twiggy! She’ll be back up to snuff in no time!
    And look at that last pic, no sooner did I say it…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She really feels better today. Thanks, Dale.

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  27. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Aww, poor Twiggy. I hope she feels better soon!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She feels better now. Thanks, Jan

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  28. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    Glad Twiggy is doing better! Those UTIs are no fun!

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  29. Victoria Ray NB's avatar

    The answer to everything is not 42 but…a biscuit 😂😂

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  30. Victoria Ray NB's avatar

    Hope she’ll feel better tomorrow 💕💕💕 she must 🙂

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  31. jilldennison's avatar

    Awwww … poor li’l Twiggy! 😥 I’m glad to know, though, that she is feeling better now.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, 100% today. Thanks, Jill.

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  32. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Oh, no. Poor Twiggy. I’m glad to see in comments that she is feeling better. When our furry kids hurt, so do we. Hugs on the wing.

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    1. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

      PS: I love that you had Twiggy give her translation of UTI.

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      1. John W. Howell's avatar

        Hahaha. Yes she is about 100% today. Thanks, Teagan.

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  33. Vashti Q's avatar

    Poor Twiggy. 😦 It’s so sad when they get sick. A UTI is not fun for anyone. Wishing her a speedy recovery. ❤

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Vashti. She is 100% today

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      1. Vashti Q's avatar

        I read that in your Friday post. I’m so glad. 😀

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  34. srbottch's avatar

    Yes, we have conversations with our dogs. And our dog, Daisy Mae, the Queen of All Dogs, even has her own voice and entertains us with her quips. We can’t help but be sad when they’re ill. Get well, soon!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Steve. She is all better now.

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  35. Pit's avatar

    Speedy recovery!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Pit. She feels much better,

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  36. Traci Ashbe's avatar

    Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger and commented:
    Poor Twiggy! I didn’t realize dogs could get UTI. No fun.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the reblog, Traci.

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      1. Traci Ashbe's avatar

        You’re welcome, John!

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