Monday 7 June 2010

Alfie

I have had to take Alfie to the vets.  His little toenail had grown to such an extent that it had curled back into his paw pad.  I feel so guilty for not noticing earlier, he must have been in such pain and didn't utter a word of complaint.  The vet gave him a painkiller jab and some anti-biotics just to make sure it didn't get infected.  Once the jab kicked in Alfie went mad, like he had been given a whole new lease of life.  It is just as bad having dogs as it is kids, along with the love and fun, they also cause you worry, guilt and money!

5 comments:

  1. And they don't stay out all night and then lay in bed all day!!!!! x

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  2. He looks like a very sweet canine. Hope Alfie's back to normal now. I had a big Bouvier des Flandres dog in Canada with black nails, and I was terrified about cutting them. I learned to do a little bit at a time and to do it often, so I wouldn't cut into the quick. He put up with it, in spite of my ineptitude, like a real gentleman.

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  3. My cat Tobi is totally accident prone and I am constantly checking him for wounds that may get infected or abscessed. (happened twice costing $600 a pop). Still they are great company and worth it. I am OK thanks for visiting Fran!

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  4. Oh my, how I know what you mean here. My Sindi costs me a fortune in stress, anxiety and concern, not to mention money...lol. I do hope Alfie's toenail has now recovered, although it is amazing what painkillers can do!

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  5. He's absolutely fine now thanks. Certainly hasn't stopped him chasing a ball!

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