As we made our way back to the car, Sunny the normally very compliant and well behaved dog was MIA. Lucas was panting to get in the car and I really had to "CALL OUT" to get Sunny's attention. She was pretty far off and came running, but stopped half way to chew on her foot. I was concerned, but she finally made to the car. At that point, I figured she had stepped in something and was licking it off.
When we got home, I grabbed a wash cloth and was preparing to clean her up. That was when I found 4 quills on her body. I was able to pull them out without much difficulty - she wasn't happy with me, by any means, but they were out. That was when I got to wondering about her paws. As I begin examining (with ever vigilant "Aunt Trish" nearby), each paw, I was relived, until..... yep, two quills stuck pretty deep between her little pads. Yikes!!
So, we all know I love Sunny, but I was NOT going to take her to Emergency unless she demonstrated some significant discomfort (Been there and I was not looking forward to spending another $1200 on Emergency care). Ok, let's be honest, IF she had been that uncomfortable - I would have said it was only money!
Luckily, she wasn't crying, whining or exhibiting any signs of discomfort, so I waited til today and got her into the lovely people at Oakwood Vet Hospital. By 2:30, Dr. Drew had removed two "quills stuck deeply between her pads" on her back left foot. They gave her drugs and she has pretty groggy tonight. She had a heck of a time getting into my CRV - needed my help.
What was really interesting was Lucas.... "where's 'mama sunny'?", 'where's the lady that feeds me?' 'where is everyone?''oh my, oh my'!
I am not sure he has ever been left without me or Sunny since he came to live here. He was happy to see Sunny; Sunny less than thrilled to see Lucas. Tonight, Sunny sleeps and Lucas is still waiting for someone to play with him!
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