No food after 7… Oh, he’s going to scream!
You try sleeping in this thing!
At eight this morning, Gavin goes to the vet to get the hematoma on his ear repaired. Instructions are no food after seven P.M. Monday night, no water after ten.
Gavin won’t be a happy camper when his breakfast doesn’t hit his dish. (Digging out my ear plugs.) He’s a screamer when he misses a meal.
The vet’s office always tells us no food until the next day but they don’t have to live with him. He’ll eat because we won’t be able to stand the screaming high pitched scoldy barking.
If I remember right, he’ll also be wearing the collar of shame (see picture above) for however long it stays in one piece. Last time it was a whole day. Wish us luck!
Posted on January 10, 2012, in Dog related and tagged Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Dogs, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
Doggonedmysteries 
Poor Gavie…he’s had this problem before hasn’t he? Isn’t there something that can be done to prevent the hematoma?
Well, since this is now his other ear and they’ll be stitching it, we shouldn’t have the problem again. It seems that older BTs are often prone to hematomas.
Ear is done. Teeth cleaned–one removed due to abcess. My Baby can come home some time after 4.
I trust he’s home and a lot happier (and fed), too. Poor baby, it’s no wonder he doesn’t like vet visits.
He’s home, hurting, and not sure what to do with himself. He doesn’t want to leave my side. He’s had his pain meds but refuses to sleep.