On the 8th, I posted about Ollie being bitten by another dog, and getting a cut under his eye.
This Tuesday, I took Ollie to the Vet about a problem with his ear. I showed the Vet his eye, and he said he would look at that too. With the social distancing still operating, I am not allowed to go in with Ollie, so had to wait in the car.
Ten minutes later, the Vet returned with him, telling me he had a mild infection in his left ear, and he brought out some antibiotics for him to take on a ten-day course. He told me he had looked at the eye, and the antibiotics would take care of any infection. I should not attempt to bathe it or clean it, just let it dry out and scab naturally.
Hopefully, everything should have cleared up by next Friday.
Oy does that happen often, being bitten by anther dog? (from a non dog owner)
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Ollie has only been bitten 3 times in 9 years. (Once quite badly, the end of his tail was bitten off)
On every occasion, it was his fault, for ‘pestering’ a dog that didn’t want his attention. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh my gosh! How tail?? Poor thing!
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I t was just the pointy tip of his curly tail, but that turned out to be serious, as it is part of their spinal column. He had to be admitted for an operation, and it cost us almost £600 in Vet bills.
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Omg! Yikes!
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Glad it seems something that the vet can treat quite easily.
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It cleared up very quickly, Siobhain.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hopefully the antibiotics have helped 🙂
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He’s much improved thanks, Ami.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope Ollie is doing well now. What is his eye doing?
Best wishes, Irene
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It dried up nicely, Irene. he might be left with a scar, but that’s all.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good news! One drug can take care of both.
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That’s the idea. 🙂
Thanks, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so pleased to read this update! You are so good to Ollie, he’s one lucky dog, although a bit too friendly, C
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Thanks, Cheryl. He is definitely on the mend now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By now Ollie should be on the mend …good news that the vet didn’t find anything untoward 🙂 xx
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Thanks, Carol. His eye cut has dried up, but he has more antibiotics for the ears until next Thursday.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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That’s good to hear, Pete 🙂 x
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Watch the ear….Little Man had an ear infection that was actually cancer….I hope Ollie is good and perky chuq
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He has had many ear infections, and gets them checked on a regular basis, chuq. They test the sticky stuff that comes out, so would hopefully know if it as anything sinister.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hopefully. Warmest regards, Theo
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He seems livelier already, so I am taking that as a good sign. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sounds like he’s well on the mend!
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Yes, he is more or less his old self now. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good news all around, Pete.
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Yes, almost £90, but Ollie is worth every penny. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad it’s all being taken care of! Also, it looks like when we put a link to our post it shows up differently than before. Must be a new feature? Nice.
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Yes, that started a while ago. Looks quite smart! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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As if we did something special to make it happen! 😉
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During the Jurassic era, there were veterinarians that specialized in velociraptor care. Of course, it was quite risky becoming a ‘vel’ociraptor ‘vet’erinarian, or velvet.
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Some nice letter-juggling there, David. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good news for Ollie!
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Yes, his eye is clearing up, and his ears are getting better too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve been out of town for a bit so I didn’t know about Ollie’s mishaps. I’m glad that he was badly bitten and that his ear infection should clear. Poor boy.
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The bite wasn’t too bad, as it was under the eye, and not the actual eye. The tablets will clear it up, along with the ear trouble.
Thanks, Pam.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Speedy recovery Ollie!
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Thank you. Ollie sends tail wags! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ears are such a nuisance – great yours is being watched.
Malamute Molly also had an ear annoyance last week – which cleaning and care fixed quickly, but before it was totally fine, she managed to claw a spot on her check which became raw and she is now having to have meds for that – and sad she can’t go run in the heat with her friends right now.
She’s mending well just like you. Hopefully life will return to normal for both of you soon!
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Ollie has had numerous ear infections, something to do with the breed and the unusual shape of the eardrum internally. It is his main reason for any Vet visit, usually 2-3 times a year or more. I hope Molly makes a full recovery soon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I missed the 8th May post notifying us of this distressing incident. Loving messages to Ollie and his humans. Pxx
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Thanks, Pippa. He is doing fine, and has just had a new toy. A stuffed Sharpei! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. xx
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I feel sorry, too, for the elderly, evidently confused, labrador, and the owner. Horrible incident for all of you. Life, damn it. XX
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I told the owner not to worry, or be upset. She wanted to pay any Vet bill, but I insisted it was Ollie’s fault. x
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Glad to hear that Ollie is on the mend!
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Thanks, John. Just like children, pets are a worry. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes Pete, and with life spans far shorter than their owners, it’s always important to do all you can and it’s great that you take such good care of him!
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Best wishes for Ollie!
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Thanks very much, Pit.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad that he wasn’t hurt more. Wonderful to hear he is healing well.
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Thanks, Ron. I was relieved that the bite missed his eye, and went just underneath. He has his wrinkly face to thank for that. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh my dear, Ollie! You are getting older too. Hopefully you now will not be included in the total medical supply of medication. Indeed good news! Thank you for keeping uptodate, Pete! Best wishes, Michael
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Thanks, Michael. Unfortunately, Ollie does not qualify for NHS treatment. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Poor Ollie. I hope it will all be cleared up soon. Dot ripped her dewclaw and is nursing it. Never a dull moment when you have a dog. Snuggles for Ollie.
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I hope Dot’s claw settles down soon, Darlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good news 🙂
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Thanks, Mary. he got a new stuffed toy today, so he’s forgotten any medical issues already.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad Ollie is okay – hope the vet didn’t charge £200 for the antibiotics…
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£86 for 10 minutes inside, and one packet of tablets. If Boris has his way, we will end up paying sums like that for GP consultations.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Goodness!
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Best wishes to Ollie to recover sooner.
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Thanks for your kind words, Suma.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My pleasure Pete 🙂💖
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Poor guy! Give him a hug for me.
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Thanks, GP. Julie bought him a new stuffed toy today. It’s a Sharpei! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Let’s hope all is well
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He is not showing any distress, Sue, so I reckon he will be okay.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good
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Good news 😀 Cheers, Jon.
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Thanks, Jon. He is well on the mend now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hope he’ll be okay
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I’m sure he will. Thanks, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, best wishes for Ollie. Hope he recovers soon.
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Thanks very much.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Norfolk sounds a very dangerous place to live
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Only for dogs that are not careful where they sniff, Lucinda. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oooh, thank God. Fingers crossed he‘ll be OK!
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Thanks, Themis. His cut has dried up nicely.
Best wishes, Pete.
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