Well, last night was a rough one for both Dexter & I. You all know Dexter essentially a "kid" to me...I love him so very much and hate for him to be hurt, in pain or sick. Well yesterday I came home from work and and he was happy to see me, but much lower key then usual...then when I went to pick him up, he flinched and cowered and looked horribly pitiful. I knew something was wrong, but didn't know what it was. I slowly made my way all over his body feeling to try to get a reaction out of him and made my way to his front left leg at the very top essentially where it connects to his body and I felt a massive "knot." I wasn't sure if it was swollen or what the deal was...it was not completely hard, it felt "fluidy." It was really big and I was really worried that he'd been bitten by something (spider, snake, etc.). After calling my vet, they said I needed to take him to the nearest hospital which I wasn't thrilled with since it wasn't my vet that I know and love. Anyway...we go...the doctor's first comment was, "Wow, it's bigger then I thought it would be...based on my phone conversation w/ the tech." Anyway, he stuck a syringe in it and filled up the entire syringe with this thick pink fluid. After looking at it under the microscope, he confirmed it was abscess, which basically means at some point, something punctured his skin and it had become infected. He reassured me that it swells up fast and not to worry that I'd missed it for days. The doc said there is no way to know what punctured him...could have been spider, a stick, cactus (yes, we have cactus) or anything else. They proceeded to take him from him and took him in the back. I could hear him crying and I was crying...it was not pretty. They cut into it and hooked him up to a "sucking" machine to suck it all out. He's on antibiotics for 12 days and I'm "watching" for signs of the infection worsening. I've included 2 pics...one of the wound...one of how sad he looked. I get teary thinking of him right now. I hated to leave him today...my mom promised to stay by his side all day. Dexter's MiMi loves him very much. Thanks mom!
6 comments:
Oh I'm so sorry you had to go through that-you and Dexter. No fun being sick and worrying over dogs or kids! I hope that he is tons better when you get home today.
Your poor baby. He does look incredibly sad. I am glad you were able to get the problem diagnosed quickly and that he is now on the road to recovery.
That's so sad! I'm hurting for you two! Hope Dexter feels better fast!
Oh man, the pictures. I'm glad I already knew he was okay when I read this... How was he when you got home today?
Oh he looks so sad. I hope he starts to feel better soon. I am sure it was scary for both of you!
Oh poor Dexter!!! I would have been bawling, too. They are really our babies!! I know how much you love him, too.
What was the vet's name? Just curious...
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