Mm, larb.
Hi Zen! I'm sorry this isn't all a nightmare that would end when you're off the painkillers.
I have lately been telling myself that I will infuse oil or vinegar or something with the excess herbs next time I buy a whole bunch to use a tablespoon. Could happen.
Walter has fleas and an ear hematoma, and the heart murmur he's had for years is worse. Frontline and Advantage are losing their effectiveness, I'm told, so we'll try a prescription chewable. His lungs sound clear apparently, so that's good. And there's an anti inflammatory that's indicated for arthritis and less hard on the liver than what he had before, so we'll try that. Poor old dog does not like coming to the vet, but I think he'll feel better once we get some of this treatment going. Draining the ear, decided against the surgical option because while his blood work is that of a much younger dog I don't want to sedate him unnecessarily.
Aw, Walter. How old is he, -t?
I would love to know how old my Franny is. They said they estimated between 8 and 9 when I adopted her, and that's was 18 months ago. She's still lively a lot of the time, but she's also content to sleep for hours on end. And when she's tired, just getting up on the couch seems like an effort. Her muzzle is all gray, too. (Uh, Franny loves carrots. I love her so much.)
He's 14. They drained 45ml of fluid out of his ear. That's what, half a cup? A lot to be carrying around in an ear.
Aw, Franny. Little dog?
14, wow!
Franny is part boxer, part pit bull, about 70 pounds, and strong as a horse. Her tail was never cropped, either, and it's like a steel cable, which is only bad if you get in the way of it when it's wagging (which is a lot).
Darby just had a bunch of bloodwork done as she is nearing that age. Well, maybe - she's probably 10 at least, but could have a few more than that. Everything perfect, but she badly needs a dental (bad mom) and JFC. Estimate is $600-$800.
Yay, Andi! You deserve it.
Bless the old doggies, every one.
Yikes, brenda.
And yay, Andi! Nice call.
Part of me would love to have a puppy next time, but most of me wants to adopt all the senior dogs.
