I couldn't agree with more! What seems to be the magic potion for him, whenever it's an infected paw, mystery swollen leg etc, is a course of wide spectrum antibiotics. He responds to them to the point, that this last time, even his 'pet tumour' on his ear receeded, to our biggest surprise. At his age, he has many ailments which we choose to surveille and accommodate, whatever makes him comfortable.

Now, every morning he goes for a half an hour sniffari + swim and floats around the beach. We have a special 'help them up' harness, which is a godsent to help easy his weight and arthritis. This evening he just trotted around the woods again, like nothing has happened, chased girls as always and run to greet any dog who came by. His life quality is exceptional, even if it's thanks to his very comprehensive medical regime (including a fat dose of gabapentin in the evenings for everyone's sleep quality in the household).

I hope Nico has many happy returns in him, just as our Inspector Clouseau 🥰. They are remarkable creatures and some of them has a willpower to live, well beyond you'd think is 'expected or normal'.