I regret to report that my interdigital cyst problem has suddenly flared up again, and my left front paw REALLY REALLY REALLY HURTS.
Oh I am feeling so sorry for myself (as only dogs can, Gail says).
First thing this morning when Gail took me outside for a 'comfort break' I did not even want to walk down the steps from our front door to the street so she carried me.
I then hobbled three legged to the nearest tree, cocked my leg as usual, and promptly toppled over.
Four legs good, two legs bad.
That it was a frosty morning, and slippery underpaw, did not help, obviously.
After a few more attempts, I figured out how to keep my balance, and at least avoided the humiliation of having to squat like a girl.
We went to the vet this afternoon. It was a battle of strength and wills as Gail put me in a stranglehold, and vet Katrine grabbed my poorly paw, and I squealed and squirmed as she squeezed hard on the swollen bit, and blood and pus spurted out leaving surgery looking like the aftermath of a terrorist massacre.
Gail said it was a flow rate to gladden the heart of a North Sea oil explorer...
I came home with some painkillers and antibiotics and I am hoping I'll be feeling better tomorrow.
Bertie - That is awful news. Let's hope that the medication works ASAP. We'll also have to look up where w got the soft collars - somewhere in Germany we think - and send one on. Those plastic cones are no fun.
ReplyDeleteOh no! We know that must be terrible! We hope those meds fix you up faster than fast and you dump that cone of shame!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
We are sending POTP for you Bertie! Gail should be giving you treats and taking care of your every need, not accusing you of drama!
ReplyDeleteOh, Gail, your similes are poetic (and funny)!
ReplyDeleteOH NO Bertie....I am so sorry your sweet paw is feeling so bad. Goodness me you went thru and ordeal but at least the yucky stuff is out and I expect maybe not too sore. Kitty kisses and mom hugs that he meds do the trick lickety split. Misty the Woo is wearing a cone too since she got fixed...yep evidently she was broken.
ReplyDeleteHugs mad your bfff
Oh Bertie, what a terrible thing to happen again. How cruel to squeeze so hard too, but I hope all the nastiness is out and you are well on the way to recovery.
ReplyDeleteHowever the cone of shame doesn't mar your manly good looks in any way - you're still our handsome Bertie !
Love,
Inca xx
Bertie... your visit to see your vet has given a new meaning to POTP!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better soon.
Love and woofs,
Riley
OMD GOOD GRIEF BERTIE... this is awful. We are So sorry that your paw is hurting... and sorry that you took a topple while trying to get a tad of relief... OMD this is NOT good at all.
ReplyDeleteBUTT now that you have all the Meds We have our PAWS CROSSED that all will be Well in like 87 hours... (OR.. 870 Naps and 3 or 4 Sleeps) POTP fur you and your Paw buddy.
Oh you poor poor baby. We are sending you comfort and healing vibes from Frenchie land in California
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Lily & Edward
Crikey Bertie ..... that's no good, mate!! I feel for you ... I really do!! Tell Gail to get you one of those soft cones. They are much better than those plastic things. I know. I've spent heaps of time in those things. Take care. I sure hope the meds work soon for you and you can manage to pee without toppling over. How embarrassing, aye??
ReplyDeletePOTP for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteWe hope the meds do the trick! You look like you've got your head in a satellite dish.
ReplyDeleteOh POTP to your paw and we hope that meds will work like a magic potion... biggest hugs to you Bertie...
ReplyDeleteWhat trauma Bertie! Poor you. Speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteOh nose Bertie! I do hope your poor paw gest well soon....that's a cool collection of DRUGS you scored there!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Oh Bertie, we are so sorry your paw had to be prodded and drained, what a tiring and painful experience. We hope you were coddled and waited on the rest of the day (and today too)!
ReplyDeleteHealing Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Yikes, that's not fun at all!! I hope your paw gets better lickety-split!
ReplyDeletePOTP to you, pal!
ReplyDeleteOh my poor Bertie. Im so sorry. I can't be there in dog but I am in heart. Gail will take good care of you.
ReplyDeleteWags
Addi
Oh no, Bertie! Add the toppling over episode and the lampshade that has been placed on you and it's just too much. Please get all well soon.
ReplyDeleteI have all four paws crossed fur you!
ReplyDeleteLouis Dog Armstrong
Feel better soon Bertie. No terrier wants the lampshade for too long....
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