Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Buffy at the Vet
I had to bring Buffy to the vet today. Some of her annual shots were due and I wanted them to clean her ears. She has constant problems with her ears and what's worse is that she won't let me clean them at home. When I bring her to the vet they have to knock her out so they can clean them. She did good, got all her shots and her ears cleaned. After they finish it takes about 45 minutes for her to come out of the shot they gave her. It's a slow process, she starts by shaking her head. Her tongue hangs out of her mouth and she shakes her head back and forth. Than she tries to stand up but it takes a little while before she can manage that. I'll lay on the floor next to her while she is coming out of it, petting her and re assuring her that it's ok. I feel bad, but it's the best thing for her. Even after she can walk and we get to my car I have to help her in because she can't climb in the seat by herself yet. By the time we get home she's pretty much back to normal. Now she's sitting by the door sunning herself and glad she's home.
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4 comments:
The great thing about dogs is that they love ya even when they don't understand that what you're doing is best for them.
Buffy sounds like a real sweetheart.
I have to take Tobey, the Husky-Shepherd mix in for his nail clippings... he's the biggest baby when it comes to this..
I also have a beagle so I can relate to the ear cleaning. She's not needed so much attention in that department lately, but it's bound to pick up as we spend more time outside...
Dogs are great aren't they, they plop down in front of you when you're sad.. how do they know when you need to just kiss them on the head and hug and pet them until you feel better?
That must be upsetting when you have to take your dog to the vet.
I have never had a dog, but i dog sit a chocolate lab called max who is lovely.
That sucks that they have to put her under for an ear cleaning...poor thing...Seems they should have an anesthetic that reverses without those groggy side effects...
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