GreytNut Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 From the time we got up this morning, Tiny was limping and panting so hard I thought he was going to hyperventilate. He refused to put any weight on his right front leg and cried when I touched it. I had terrible flashbacks of Argus right before he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, 'cause that's exactly how Tiny was acting. So we went to the vet, sat for three hours waiting for an opportunity to be seen--they were booked--and came out $500 lighter. However, all of Tiny's x-rays came back clean! We suspect he fell on the laminate floor, which is slicker than snot, and twisted/banged his elbow. I also just happened to notice something while we were waiting. Tiny got tired and flopped out on the tile floor, showing me his underbelly. I saw some thick white discharge coming from his penis which I hadn't noticed before. Turns out he also had a UTI, poor guy. It was just dumb luck that I saw this before he licked it away and while we were already in the vet's office. Otherwise he might have been uncomfortable for a while longer. He's now on Rimadyl for the elbow and amoxicillin for the UTI. While we were there, the vet decided to take a look at Raven's hematoma. It hangs out on her chest, is benign and doesn't cause her any pain, but it does rupture and spew blood everywhere from time to time. It'll be taken out at her next dental. I warned the vet about the spewing blood thing... too late. He'd already grabbed it and was studying it when it splattered all over his nice, pristine monogrammed white coat. Oops. So we're poorer tonight, but very much relieved. I was convinced that Tiny had osteo and was a hysterical sobbing mess. It was so good to come out knowing he was okay. And because everyone was so well-behaved, on the way home we stopped for hamburgers sans bun, which was very well received. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 What a scare. You must feel so relieved after today's emotional roller coaster. Glad all turned out well. I had to giggle a little about the vet getting splattered. That must have been a sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I lubs me some Tiny. I'm so glad he's OK, AND that Raven will have her thingee removed also. Jennifer Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 hamburgers on the way home roflmao..do they prefer 80 or 90 percent lean? well done or rare? lol lol Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 hamburgers on the way home roflmao..do they prefer 80 or 90 percent lean? well done or rare? lol lol They are fond of Wendy's hamburgers, hold the bun, hold the condiments. They haven't learned to savor the experience, though. Those patties disappear right quick. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I warned the vet about the spewing blood thing... too late. He'd already grabbed it and was studying it when it splattered all over his nice, pristine monogrammed white coat. Oops. I had to giggle at this. Glad it all turned out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I would have been a hysterical sobbing mess too. Thank doG he's ok!! Good choice on the Wendy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm so glad he's ok. I have him on my prayer list anyway. Tile floors really scare me. We have tons of throw rugs everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 At the time it hurts just a touch...but coming out with good news is the best money spent! So glad all is well! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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