June 19th 2009 10:57 am
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So, yesterday when mom was brushing me, she noticed that my back leg was all scraped up. And the scrapes had torn skin and had deep punctures so it was beyond the abilities of our little home first aid kit. I wasn’t whining, or limping or even bleeding. In fact, I had just done zoomies in the back yard despite the fact that I had definitely done the damage to myself at least a few hours ago! Maybe even days!
Mom drove me fast fast to Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital.
Although I love all the doctors and staff there and they definitely love me back, I still had to get knocked out and sewn shut. Dr Stacey was busy in surgery with another hurt puppy dog, but Dr Henry was available and got me fixed right up. I did lots of panting and shivering and crying. I hate anesthesia. It was so tough and it makes me so confused when I wake up. But I am a brave girl, and I got through it.
Mom… on the other hand… not so much.
While I was in surgery, she went to the store and stocked up on all kinds of goodies for me – ground beef, Frosty Paws, bananas, peanut butter… all the emergency supplies I might need for my convalescence. Then she went home and exacted her revenge on all the shrubbery in the back yard that could have attacked me. It was ugly. It was carnage. Now there are no sharp points on any of the greenery anywhere. I guess I’m lucky she didn’t just set it on fire, cover it in safety bumpers and encase me in bubble wrap.
When we got home, I just wanted to hang out in my crate, but mom was just sure I was thirsty. She put water bowls outside my crate and beside every bed just in case I forgot where my water bowl was. (Duh!) And she stayed in the same room with me to make sure I was okay. She even watched me breathe in case I forgot to and stopped.
She was all up in my business ALL NIGHT!
Please, woman, I am just trying to snooze after a tough day!!
Anyways… I am happy to report that I took all my pills this morning, had a nice firm poopie and am drinking lots of water. My pretty pink leg bandage even matches my pink pirate collar. The techs at Caring Hands know I like to be fashionable at all times and they even drew a pirate on my pink leg bandage! Best of all, mom seems to have herself under control. I am getting scritches and treats and have shown no interest in chewing or bothering my bandage.
Now I am going to relax today and enjoy my pain meds.
Love,
Coffee
P.S.
If any of you have advice on how to deal with a less than cool mom, let me know. Maybe there is a medication for her. Maybe I’ll get her some DAP.
Leave A Comment | 14 people already have Sometimes moms can be sooo overbearing! We are sooooo jealous of your funky pink bandage... it rawks! Moms get so crazy :)
Glad to hear you are on the mend, pal ~ enjoy those pills :) How long is the bandage on for? Heal quick my dear girl! Coffee, sorry to hear about your booboos, but glad it was something the vet could fix! BOL
As for your mom - she just loves you so much that she gets upset easily. That's a great thing for you - milk it for ALL it's worth!
nose pokes!
Bodhi BEGONE 'O' EVIL SHRUBBERY
~ ATTACKER OF COFFEE...... ~
So glad that the vets could sew you up......
and let your mom fuss.....
it does them a world of good! Coffee ~
I know your pain. The V-E-T is a nice guy and all, but it's never good when you see him. I have yet to see him on a street or dog walk.
Mom's are right when they take you - after a couple days you do feel better.
~Scooter~ Poor Coffee!! Glad you're all stitched up, and remember... if your mom is going to panic you might as well play it up and see how many extra treats you can get out of it!!! Poor Coffee!! Glad you're all stitched up, and remember... if your mom is going to panic you might as well play it up and see how many extra treats you can get out of it!!! Sorry you had to be stitched up. You must be awfully tough not to pay it any mind.
DAP works on my mom. She sprays it all over the car interior. Then, when I get quiet and settle down, she becomes much calmer.
Wait a minute... Well, at least you are still a Fashionista! Heal up soon so you can go rompin' around again! If you have to convalesce pink and pain pills are the way to go. Maternal neurosis only intensifies when intermittently reinforced by actual bad things happening. Don't be surprised if you see the bubble wrap next time you want to do zoomies.
p.s. pink does become you. sweet Coffee, I have enjoyed your blogs on CGA site. And your bandage is perfectly coordinated !!!!. My baby Cleopatra (her foster mom now auntie Jo Ann) had to see the vet today because she was limping on her right leg......she broke a toe !!!!!! daddy saw the xray very bad. she is now sporting a beautiful pink bandage like her hot pink collar. so Cleopatra and her little brother Malcolm The Magnificent.......mouth send you hugs and kisses and hope you feel better soon, expect and DEMAND goodies from your mommy. I will spoil my Cleopatra. give her good thoughts.. I myself am recovering from a broken hip
hugs Auntie Jane Weber Hey Coffee,
LOVE the pink. My first vet-wrapped foot was green with blue stars... I lost my first toenail at my spay appointment.
Hope to see you soon!
Evie P
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