Good job catching the problem early! Great job, you wonderful bullie mama, you! I hope that he is quickly on the road to recovery! And very cool about your chance meet up :D
Ahhh poor guy. It's amazing how dogs can tolerate pain levels. I was wondering if it was someone sort of abcess, didn't even think of a tooth. How'd he break it, any idea? Give Finn a big hug from Auntie Jeannie. So glad you caught it Henny. It's knowing our guys/gals like we do that when something just not right we know.Finn actually has an abscessed tooth! One of his premolars (?) is broken, and at the base of that tooth there is an abscess. Poor boy must be in pain!! he hid it so well til it got too bad, i guess. I'm sorry, Finn. They will extract the tooth today. He also has an ear infxn. He'll be coming home at around 2pm West Coast time with some antibiotics and pain meds. The dr. said he will feel much better once the tooth is pulled.
So Henny...let me know your thoughts on Dr Garcia. Be honest! I can take it! :D
My little guy was very groggy when I picked him up this afternoon at the vet's. I got to take his tooth home with me...i might make a pendant out of it!
For the remainder of the day he was in his crate, snoozing. I had a house full of people over today and many just visited Finn at his crate and gave him lots of snuggles and belly rubs. He ate some dinner; i only fed him a tablespoonful of canned food but he did finish it. Later he seemed to feel better b/c he came out of the crate and mingled with the guests.
I'm glad I brought him to the vet's too, and that the doctor was able to perform the tooth extraction right away. He has some stitches in his mouth 'cuz they had to cut into the gums.
I'm just relieved that Finn appears more comfortable and content. He will be getting lots of snuggles, cuddles and smooches from me this weekend, that's for sure!:D
. In my next life I'm going to marry a vet.