STRAYCAT’S DOGGONE BLOG

Pooch Problems

October 8, 2008 on 2:21 pm | In The MMM |

I had to take both of the guys to the Vet yesterday. Wolfie is having problems with his ears again. He has scratched both ears (the floppy part on the inside) raw.

Walter somehow managed to tear off his right hind paw toenail. I don’t know when he did it. He wasn’t limping nor did his behavior change in any way except that I noticed he was licking that paw excessively a couple of days ago (he’s a tough little guy).

Both will be alright. Wolfie, of course, had to be sedated before the Vet could do an accurate diagnosis. He’s just too hyper. The diagnosis was that his ear was infected again. We can’t figure out why. He and Walter are exposed to the same environment and Walter doesn’t have a problem with his ears. Anyway, Wolfie was prescribed a topical ointment, and some antibiotic pills.
Walter was more cooperative according to the Vet. His paw was shaved, his wound treated, and bandaged, with no problem. His bandage looked like a little “doggie tennis shoe” (for a while). By the end of the day, he had loosened it up to the point that it more resembled a “clown shoe”, flopping with every step as he walked. By his second walk today, it was completely gone. He was scheduled to have the bandage removed tomorrow anyway, so I just keep the wound clean, and lubricated with some of Wolfie’s ointment. It will be alright. He was prescribed some different antibiotic pills and some pills for pain.

The total bill was around $420.00. (OUCH!!) Counting their shots, and Wolfie’s inflamed joint, last month, I’ve spent about $800.00 on them in a month. Good thing I love them.   :+}  Both are scheduled for a follow-up visit at ther end of next week.