although i looked better yesterday the news isn't so good. the infection in my upper airway is cleared but that means that the infection has gone lower into my lungs. am having problems breathing. the vet recommended that i do a wash in order to get a culture of the bugs in my lungs for better treatment. during the second wash, i almost stopped breathing and so they had to abandon the procedure. i just hope it's enough to get something useful. the vet also recommended that i change antibiotics which carries a risk that my cartilage will not develop properly, leading to early onset of arthritis. but really, at this point in time i think air is more important.

i'm feeling better now and more alert. fever has gone down though i'm still running a temperature. i was so happy to see my visitor today that i wanted to get out and play. see that grin on my face? am also happy that the collar's gone. it's so much more comfortable. can finally get a good night's sleep.

i'm having a cough and not supposed to shower for 2 weeks while i recover in case i catch cold. i think i got it from the pet store. i have to take my medication twice a day but so far have been cooperating. try feeding me otherwise! i tend to struggle a bit but have to qualms about quaffing down the liquid cuz i know it's good for me. but my cough also means i can't get vaccinated so can't go out for walks for another 2 weeks. that sucks and might mean i get a bit fatter with all the good food and no exercise. i guess we'll find out soon.

i had a visitor last night which was great fun. she seemed to like taking pictures of me but i haven't learnt the art of posing. maybe when i'm bigger i'll be more cooperative. i had lots of fun climbing all over her and exploring.

i had a new bed last night. my silly owner finally got it that i need something soft and warm to lie on at night. i've gone potty everywhere other than on the bed to keep it clean. aren't i smart?

i'm also learning the meaning of no and have stopped shredding newspaper. i also stand quietly on the stool while my owner fences up some newspaper for me to sit down while she changes the ones in the pen. i like a clean environment to go potty in. i also like my tummy being tickled while i lie on my back but i get bored quickly and have to find something else to do.

hi everyone. my name is happy and i'm a pembroke welsh corgi.

my birthday is 17 december 2006. i'm 4 months old today. i was born in australia on a dog farm before moving to singapore when i was about 3 months old. george took care of me until my owner brought me home.

right now i'm living in a pen until i get toilet trained. i haven't had my vaccination shot which is why i can't go out and/or play with other dogs though i know my owner thinks i should go out for a walk to burn off my puppy energy.

i've been living at home for 2 days now and getting used to the routine. my owner thinks i'm quite smart because i let everyone know i've gone to potty so they can clean up. but this morning i was too excited when my owner came to check on me and accidentally sat down in a bit of poo and had to have my bum washed.

i'm quite content to stay in my pen during the day but i love my red ball that squeaks when i bite into it. maybe my owner will let me play with it later.

i have meals twice a day and take my vitamins and supplements without fuss. i'm quite a quick eater and i do love my food but i do have the watch my waistline as i tend to put on weight easily if overfed.

yesterday i had a romp on my owner's lap while she was watching tv. i was more interested in checking out the living room and all the strange sights and smells. george says i can't get down on the floor in case i have an accident and never learn to be paper trained but my owner thinks i might have gotten the hang of it as i went on the paper in the kitchen last night. but i guess she's not taking any chances.

my owner seems to think i'll grow up really fast. she's taking pictures of me every morning. i haven't gotten the hang of posing for the camera but don't you think i'm such a photogenic puppy?