And introduction to Casy

AlnCasy

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This post is in hopes to lighten someones day. First and foremost, Never take yourself too seriously.

After putting on my coffee it was time for Meds. Its time like this I feel like Nurse Ratched from one flew over the ..PooPoo nest ( pun intended)

Now, I am running a bit of a doggie MASH unit at my house. I have one that needs pain meds and antibiotics poor little thing lost a toenail.

I have one that is on her last heartworm treatment and has been left with me because … Now get this, My house is so calm and quiet.

And of course the love of my Life Casy,. As you know Casy was diagnosed with AIHA.

Being a male I chose the path of least resistance. Lets deal with ToeJam first. Lucy is a 12 lb shih tzu and about as sweet as they come. Pill one. done, pill two.. done. Lots of praise and treats. * Thinks to self* I should be a vet.

Now Lets go after Chenel. She is a 14 lb schnauzer again a sweet dog, but.. This little pup has the jaw strength of a 14 ft alligator. Opening that little mouth requires the jaw of life and three strong men. So, Pill one goes in and down. Pill 2 in and OUCH **&%^$$ * I look lovingly at this little pup and beg for my finger back. I think she is smiling. Okay, finger is back from the maw of death. Mild praise a few curse words under my breath and a treat. Along with an education on the difference between treat and finger.

Now on to my little angel. Casy, in an 8 lb Malti mix. You would think this being the smallest pup would be the easiest. I did as well. I look back to the first time doing this and have this vision of Gandalf from the lord of the rings saying ” Run you fools” Just before he fell into the chasm. He was lucky.

So, towel is on the bed and puppy wipes are at hand. Prewarmed recovery doggie food is in the syringe. Meds are double checked ( Don’t want to get them mixed up with one of my happy pills, that would be a waste and … I’m gonna need that in a bit). And now comes the feeding. I approach this sweet, innocent Jim Henson creation . She looks at me as if to say ” bring it on F***er. With a heavy sigh I dive in. now, warm doggie food flying around the room at mach speed is a thing to behold. Jackson Pollock would stand in Awe at my walls.

I have to digress a bit here and explain a few things about this product. First, try and keep your mouth closed and curse only when absolutely necessary. In the event you do open your mouth, Oh I don’t know… to pray to God in heaven to get this dog to eat, May i suggest a tray of ritz crackers be added to your pre set up. ( this will make a lovely pate for the relatives this holiday season). Also, getting it in your eyes… Nitric acid I think would burn less.

Let me get back to the art in progress and dog food on the ceiling fan. Feeding is done. after what seems like a 55 gallon drum of dog food has been sprayed all over everything I think I may have got a teaspoon into this Loving gentle sweet tiny fur covered chain saw. * Thinking* Who in their right mind would do this for a living?

Now for the pills. This is where I get to work on my cardio and hand eye coordination. First off in her defence, she is very tiny and my fingers are well, almost sausages. I have filed down the finger I chose to loose er um use so not to scratch the roof of her mouth. Getting these pills into her is comparable to playing ping-pong with the tip of your finger against Forrest Gump. Pills are down and my battered and bruised finger has convinced another finger on my hand to tell me ” You are number 1 pal”

The reason I write this is to let you know. It is super stressful to have an amazing pup and watch it become sick. You should ( in my opinion) Approach their care light hearted and with a sense of humor. They are more intune with us then you may know.

I hope your furbaby is doing well and I hope that this brought a smile to you today. We only get a brief moment with them, make everyone as happy as you can.
Buttscratches, Al

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