Friday 18 November 2016

Bertie is working hard (bless his cotton socks)

I want you to know that I have been working hard analysing the data you all so kindly provided for my Pee-hD thesis. Gosh, when I asked you to tell me how long you can go without needing a 'comfort break', for sure it was like I tapped into a full bladder of information and it all came gushing out...

I am aiming have my thesis ready to present (and defend) on Monday 21 November.


If you are wondering why I am wearing these silly socks, well it is 'cos this week  I have had another flare up of the horrid interdigital cyst problem I get from time to time. Gail is making me wear the socks indoors to stop me licking and chewing my paws.

I was limping so badly earlier in the week I even had to go to the vet. Can you believe, she actually wanted to touch my paws, despite them being ever so sore! I was prescribed some antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets.  By this morning my feet were feeling a bit better and I enjoyed a wee run in the park before knuckling down to my research.



22 comments:

  1. I hope your paws are much better soon and this socks are not made for walking furever :O) I had such a cyst once too, the vet gave me imaveral and I had to take foot baths with that stuff.. it helped but it was a challenge to bath my paws efurryday :O)

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  2. Sure hope your paws feel better soon. Guess the only good thing about this limited outing is it gives you time to finish your thesis.

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  3. Take care of your paws, and they will take care of you!

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  4. Ah, Bertie. I'm so sorry your paws are bothering you again. That's a drag. And it sounds like you are ABD with the dissertation!

    My parental units continue to be totally blue. Mom is devastated.

    Paw power,
    Tootsie

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  5. Hari OM
    POTP dear Bertie lad... and it looks like you had some 'ice therapy' for the tootsies this morning! Looking forward to reading your 'paper'... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  6. A good run will get the mind rollin when it comes to all that research
    Lily & Edward

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  7. OHHHHHHHHHHHHH NO BERTIE SORE PAWS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR SERIOUS PEEhD research. Thank goodness they are better. Gail did a great job on the socks they are way better than the cone of shame.
    Kitty kisses toesies
    Madi your bfff

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  8. Oooh, poor Bertie - we're sorry your paws have been hurting. You didn't spend too long on the computer, working on your Pee-hD thesis did you? That could have caused the trouble. We're glad you're all better now, but must say those socks are rather smart !

    Petite-Chose and Inca xx

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  9. those paws can be so bothersome - mom says mine look more and more weird ever day

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  10. We can't wait to read your results! ...and you hope your poor paws are feeling better!

    Monty, Harlow, and Ramble

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  11. Glad your feet are feeling better...and you don't have to wear the socks in public!

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  12. We're sorry for your paws, we send you tons of healing purrs ! Purrs

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  13. That is awful! Im so sorry that your paws were hurting :(
    I'm glad you are starting to feel better. Hoping for a speeeeedy recovery! :)
    You are still as cute as anything, keep your head up buddy!
    Thank you for sharing with us.

    Have a wonderful day!

    Chelsea

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  14. Sorry to hear you have the itchy toe thing again. Horatio is also suffering with a skin allergy that has really flared up. Vet says there's a lot of it this time of year. They think it's to do with leaf mould.... hopefully the leaves will disappear soon and the itches along with them!

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  15. Sorry about your sore paws :(
    We just sent you some more pee data for your pee HD. You are such a smart terrier!

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  16. Once you get into your research you might forget about your paws. We hope so!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  17. We sure hope your paws keep feeling better!! We are thinking a promotion may be in order after you receive your Pee-hd! We can't wait to review your thesis!

    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  18. Dear Bertie, the socks actually look rather cozy. But certainly no fun to have sore paws. Rest up and be well.

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  19. Bertie - The paw trouble will disappear as soon as you immerse yourself in research. The lamp posts on Union Street might be a good place to start on a Sunday morning.

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  20. Hope your paws are better very soon Bertie. Looking forward to reading the results of your research too - nose licks and love from Moth xx

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  21. Hi hi hi! Ojo here! I am glad your feet are starting to feel better! Feet are very important for running and jumping! Also I am looking forward to your thesis!

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