The Nose Knows... What?

[stoutfellow]

Great. Now I have to worry about Ben, too?

I'd noticed that he didn't seem quite as bouncy as usual, and that he wasn't eating all of his dinner. (Actually, that was a little hard to tell, as he was eating from what Murphy left as well as from his own dish....) This evening, I went into the bedroom to call him for dinner, and I noticed a small, faint red spot on the quilt. (Yes, he was on my bed. I'm an indulgent daddy, what can I say?) I took hold of his muzzle and looked closely, and saw a bit of fluid - again, faint red - on his nose.

Back when I took Ben in to have his teeth done and the fatty tumor removed, I also had them remove a small growth from his nose. The spot I noticed is from that area; it looks like he's oozing a little bit. Nothing major, I think, but I'll have to get him to the vet tomorrow or the next day.

I don't need two unwell dogs, not at this time of year.

Comments

[kattsune.livejournal.com]

I can certainly sympathize. If there's anything I can do for you, let me know, even if it's just loaning you a new book to lift your spirits during the down times.

[stoutfellow.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Ben is back in good spirits today, though. (He's due for his shots, so I'll still take him in, but I'm less worried than I was.)

[allyra.livejournal.com]

Poor puppies! Poor you! I hope everyone feels much better soonest!

[stoutfellow.livejournal.com]

Ben's spirits seem better today, and I don't see any ooze at the moment. I'll still take him in for his rabies and bordetella shots, but I'm not as worried as I was.

[ndrosen.livejournal.com]

It's good to hear that Ben doesn't seem too ill. I liked The Rhinoceros Who Quoted Nietzsche pretty well; I hope you enjoy it.