Swiftcurrent Creek Here come the meat sweats

This one's for you, @Kaskara. Others (esp. mom and sibs) are welcome too. :)

Today, the littlest pup followed the same routine as always: he woke up, ate some breakfast (mostly milk supplemented with some pre-chewed meat), played with his brothers and sister, then passed out. But when he woke, something was different than normal. Instead of feeling well-rested and ready for some lunch, Relonikiv felt warm and listless. He didn't feel hungry at all.

While the other three took their noontime meal, he sprawled on the den floor, trying to keep cool. He faced the den's entrance and enjoyed the cold air that leaked inside. It wasn't enough, though. Pushing himself slowly onto all fours, Relonikiv bumbled across the den to the mouth and stuck his head outside. The bracing air immediately refreshed him and his usual smile appeared.

He still felt a little green about the gills, so he shot his mother a backward glance (she didn't seem to mind for the moment) and took a single step outdoors to fully expose his little body to the cold air. Relonikiv shivered slightly and sat as the slight fever began to break, his blue eyes taking in the wonders of the surrounding wilderness.