Ripley's heart

We recently found out that Ripley has arrhythmia. This is why he has medicines three times a day, which is a right pain. Don't worry if you miss a session: we forget sometimes!

It doesn't seem to affect him at all, and there's no need for you to do anything except give him his meds.

MEDS TIMETABLE...

We will leave his pills all ready to go for you. The easiest way to get them down him is to wrap up each collection in cheese, making a little cheese-ball treat! You can use Baby Bell or the blue cheese that is in "his" shelf of the fridge.

IF HE GETS ILL

The only other thing to tell you is that the vet says if he suddenly seems really ill and sad, to call them. They know about him, and will prioritise you.

He is with Park Vets - they will probably ask you to come to Cardiff. The Cardiff address is Sanatorium Rd, Cardiff CF11 8DG. it's just on the right after the crossroads with Heol Terrell and Sanatorium Road.

You will need to get a taxi, or better still, ask Lucy's Mum or sister/brother-in-law. The doggy car-harness thing is in the wicker basket by the door.

Here is the Contact Us bit of their website.

This is the normal number: Penarth 029 2070 3952 Cardiff 02920 382211

This is the emergency number: 029 2038 2211