Dog Gone

When my children were young and ill, it was extremely hard, emotionally, to stand by and do nothing.  That is exactly all you can do, NOTHING.  Now that they are grown, it's just as hard, especially when they won't let you help.  They must have a little of me somewhere in them because that is exactly how I feel when I'm sick. "Leave me alone; I'll get better."  And, some times you have to take them to the Dr. even when they are grown.  (Enough said)

One of the things I like about Ween is that she never complains. That can also be a hazard to her health.  I took her for grooming this week and when she was finally ready and I "reclaimed" her, she had a "raised knot" on her nose.  I turned around and took her back to the groomers (Ntl chain).  They noted it physically, verbally and by writing notations on her record.  I was informed that I was to call if she was not better the next day.  As she wasn't better "enough" to me, I called.  I was referred to their vet which was, of course, across the city.

Arriving as quickly as possible, I was given paperwork and asked to wait.  In a considerably short amount of time, I was shown into an examining room. Unfortunately, not before Ween had "pooped" on the waiting room floor.  She NEVER does that, but she gets extremely nervous when going to a vet.  They kindly cleaned up the mess and assured me that it wasn't the first time it had been done. (It WAS by my dog).

I liked Dr Kyla.  She reassured me that it looked like a small "hematoma" or bruise and should be better in days.  During the exam though, Dr found out that Ween had a serious ear infection in both ears.  That's the kind of companion she is;  never complaining. As I thought back, she DID indicate the problem by scraping her ears on the carpet.  I should have known something was wrong.  She is now on antibiotic ear drops, which she tolerates the induction of at minimal discomfort to me.

Sometimes it is hard being Dr. Mom; especially when the patient never complains.