The four days without power really took a toll on both dogs but especially on Buddha. Even after the AC was on, he was lethargic, didn't want to eat his food and would not drink water. It broke my heart to see him that way. I checked for all the outward signs of dehydration such as skin elasticity and whether or not his gums were moist. I kept his temperature down with cold, wet towels and occasional baths but to no avail. Finally I knew I had to get drastic. Since he was not eating (which is insane!) or drinking water, I gave him another chance. He rejected both things. So I took the doggy syringe and loaded it with Powerade. I had no choice but to open his mouth and squeeze the Powerade down his throat. He hated every moment of it but I didn't stop there! I tempted him with some yummy dog food and after he got the taste for it, I dropped some in a full bowl of water. He was reluctant at first but then he started fishing for the pieces of food. This in turn led to ingestion of the cold water and within a couple hours he was spunky again.
The power outages really got to all of us but I can't even imagine what the boys went through. I'm glad it's over!
Four Dogs. Three Degrees. Dog Walker JD.
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