[Hilarysmum]

To explain:
Some teenagers from the village were camping in our far field this weekend.  Digby waddled down to meet and greet during the afternoon, and stayed down with them.  When it got to 9 pm and he still hadnt come back for his supper and bed, I went to search for him, found him staggering back along the top path looking for all the world as if he was drunk.  When he finally managed to stagger on to his sofa, I realised from his breath that indeed he was probably drunk.  (Later investigation found he had been sampling beer and cider).

This morning he is wandering around like a pig with a sore head.  My OH swears by alka saltser (sorry spelling) I have the french equivalent, wondered if it would be ok for him and how much to give him.  He weighs in at aprox. 250 k. 

I would telephone the vet except that our normal vet who knows Digby is on holiday and I dont want the men in white coats being dispatched to me.

Thanks in Advance.

[HappyHippy]

I'm not sure about the alka-seltzer HM - but I had to comment 
What a boy  Sounds like he's been spending way to much time with Hilary 
Suppose the traditional fry-up is out of the question ? 
Poor Digby (and you for having to suffer along with him) hope he's feeling better soon 
Karen x

[southwestpoultry]

What a wonderful story, I am sure these sort of stories could be collated into a wonderful book !

Our thoughts are with your Digby - HIC !

Regards
Robert & Sarah.

[Eastling]

You really should write that book!!!

Bless him  sounds like he was lead astray, be careful he doesn't find his way to the local pub and makes it a weekly event. He is probably dehydrated what about some water with glucose/salt in or lectade the vet equivalent of dioralyte.

Hope he feels better soon xx

[SallyintNorth]

If Digby were me, I'd be wanting water, shade, quiet.

If Digby were my friend I'd be visiting with ghetto blaster, very loud Hawaiian-type shirt, large fry-up. 

And I wonder why nearly all my friends have 4 legs...  and don't drink...

[OhLaLa]

Poor lad. Soulles!?

Can't answer re alkasaltser, but I'm sure you'll keep an eye on him - a quiet place to nap and lots of water (to re-hydrate).   

Little camping so and so's.....

Hope all is well.

[Sandy]

Very funny mental image, sounds like a story for a film!!!! Love Digby 

[Eastling]

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/suprising-ways-alka-seltzer.html
Just found this but is doesn't mention large blacks with hang overs!!

Joking aside not sure re alkaseltzer as it contains asprin

[Sudanpan]

Brilliant  Digby out on the tiles 

Given that the hangover will be de-hydration any type of isotonic drink - water with some sugar and a bit of salt - will help to alleviate the headache

Good luck
Tish

[southwestpoultry]

Would that be " Lucozade sPORK "

[Eastling]

  very good

[Hilarysmum]

Thanks all.  Gave him loads of water with some sugar in it.  About 2 pm he staggered out to my ex pumpkin patch and laid with his head in the low branches (very low to the ground) of the peach tree.  He drank some more water then about 6 ish started to feel peckish.  He has just polished off a very large dinner, and he wont be going visiting anyone next weekend.  The friends who will be using the field next week are tee totallers so he can od on orange juice!!!!!

Again many, many thank for all the advice, I really am too old to be dealing with a teenager .  They tell me this phase will not last for too long, he will grow up eventually. 

[little blue]

Bless him, Digby is sooo funny!
give him my best wishes... your first hangover is one to remember!

[Eastling]

You would have such a quiet life without Digby and Hilary giving you grief!!

[ambriel]

This morning he is wandering around like a pig with a sore head.

I wish I had something useful to add but I don't.

You did make I larf though