Poor Balto. Two weeks ago yesterday (Saturday), he went to the groomer. Apparently The "Balty Dog" either has a skin allergy to the shampoo that was used OR he felt itchy in the area where he received his"sanitary shave". Long story short, he developed "hot spots". I have since read that this is a very common issue with Retrievers. He did it to himself by licking....(lesson learned; we now have an e-collar for him)
Due to unusual circumstances at work last week, I was unable to take any time off. I asked Scott to please take Balto to the vet on Wednesday. He didn't think Balto needed to go. Then, I asked him to please take Balto to the vet on Thursday. He didn't think Balto needed to go. So...we spent Thursday night at the Emergency Veterinary Clinic (cough, cough). Here's what he looked like when we brought him home. I even remember thinking at the time that this picture didn't truly show how red his behind was.
Our sweet boy was in misery. Despite being on antibiotics, painkillers and a cooling spray, no one slept in our house Thursday night. In fact, Balto RAN around the house for 24 solid hours. He wouldn't sit down or drink water. He did, however, have a great appetite. When I came home from work Friday, he stood in front of me, and all of a sudden his eyes started rolling back in his head and he started to fall over. I wasn't sure if he was passsing out, falling asleep or even dying from dehydration. Thankfully, he was falling asleep. Scott was able to get a prescrption from our vet for xanax and we just knocked him out for 2 straight days so he could rest.
Today our boy is feeling reborn! He is the happiest doggy around & wants to play constantly. Life is good again.
(Picture taken 30 seconds ago)
Poor Balto! What an experience. Do you think the next time you ask Scott to please take a dog to the vet he'll agree and do it?
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