After what seemed like an endless day without our four legged family member, Charlie came home and boy oh boy, were we happy to have him back. The vet's suspicions about a foxtail in his ear proved to be correct and after sedating him they were able to extract it. Turns out he also has some yeast infection in there too (probably due to the water being trapped in his floppy ears) so for the next week Charlie is strictly a landlubber while we treat him with some very expensive ear drops.
The reunion was as expected: an extremely jumpy/leapy/licky/happy dog and a giggling/smiling/snuggling boy. Tim presented Charlie with his recovery toy (ironically, a water toy but we'll enjoy some dry play for the next week) and Charlie happily accepted.
So it seems that things are back to normal now. Thanks to all for your warm wishes - rest assured, Chuck is on the mend!
QUICK UPDATE: I've had lots of folks asking about foxtails. They're nasty little weed seeds that embed in the coats of unsuspecting doggies causing great pain and in some extreme cases, fatalities. Read a great blog about them here.
6 comments:
Whew! Silly foxtail.....I am so glad Charlie is back and on the mend!
Barks at ya!
Luna and Sole'
Aw. So sweet that the two have such an amazing bond already. Tim is a sweetie. Glad they are back together again.
BTW, what is a Foxtail?
Carolyn
Great to read your post and here that Charlie is fine again. We had never heard of foxtails so it was very interesting to read your link. Tim must have been so happy!
You're right - Diarmuid Gavin's garden did look just like Teletubby land and lots of people said that at the show - which I don't think he was amused about - but it did look exactly like a copy of Teletubby land!!
Regards from us all
Fiona
Ah.. good to know that Charlie is back again.
Licks,
Adele, Vincent & Bella
Oh thank goodness.
One look at that first photo and we know all's well again.
Whew!
Wendi
I was hoping to find a happy ending!
I never knew about Foxtails. Even with careful combing, sounds like one can get in the nose or ear.
I had a porcupine experience once. It was awful!
I'm so glad Charlie's back to normal.
Tim looks tall in this photo!!!
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