The Importance of Self-Care
When the everyday stress of life starts to wear you down, it’s time to shut down and take care of yourself. Last Friday that was what Doc and I did when I went to stay at my favorite veterinarian clinic to be boarded and Doc went up to the lake.
Since last Thursday I needed to go see Dr. R about my gastrointestinal issues again, Doc thought it was best for me to stay with all the nice people that care for me so they could keep an eye on my sick tummy. Also, since we are with each other 24/7 it’s nice to have some time apart so we can miss each other.
While Doc was at the lake sleeping in and just relaxing, I was getting my medication. All was going swimmingly until Monday rolled around. That was the day Doc was coming to pick me up, so they took me to another room and gave me a bath and clipped my toenails. Let me be on the record and say I am not a fan of baths. You’d think I would be given that I am a water dog, but no, baths are a type of unnecessary grooming that I don’t think I need. I tried my best to be cooperative until they put me in some dryer apparatus to dry my double coat of fur. I know I am a year old now, but I have never been in a contraption like that before and got scared and pooped right in the dryer. I was a bit embarrassed, but they were nice and didn’t make me feel bad about what I did, because everyone has embarrassing moments in their lives.
At about 3pm they came to get me because they said Doc was there to pick me up. When I saw her, she looked rested and tanned from being by the lake all weekend and I was happy to see her, but I was also sad to leave all the nice people that took care of me. I do get lots of attention in the form of butt scratches and belly rubs and what dog wouldn’t like that.
When we got home, I snuggled up next to Doc and put my head in her lap, and she told me how much she missed me. I guess the moral of the story is that it’s nice to go out on your own adventure sometime to take care of yourself, but it’s always good to come home to the people you love.