A Dog's Life

Such a face!  "Hey, get me outta here, OK?"  (In the photo, he is not growling or snarling -- he just had his nose pushed through the wire, wanting to get up to the front seat with us.)

When Dexter had his first seizures a year ago, of course we were scared, and rushed him to the new vet -- not the best way to make our introduction, but the staff at East Hawaii Veterinary Center was fabulous and helped us (all) get through the diagnosis and difficult adjustment period as he got used to his phenobarbital medication.  

After that he did not seem to enjoy going for rides like he used to, being in the car made him nervous, and he got overheated easily.  So, when we were graciously invited to share Thanksgiving with friends in Kona and have a sleep over, we tried to set it up for his comfort.  His kennel, covered with a towel seemed to cut down on the overstimulating flash of lights and trees during the ride.

We made stops so he could get out and walk a little, but overall we were able to interpret what he was trying to tell us -- "No, I really don't want to go traveling -- I got to Hawaii fine, but I don't like it much any more." OK DEXTER -- we got it!

Photo was taken at one of the rest stops along the way -- at Whittington Park which is about 1/2 the way to Kona (2-hour drive.)  Even at the end of November, we are still delighted to have 75 degree weather and a beautiful sunny day for a ride.