My dog, who is 13, recently developed a terrible abscess on his stomach. He has been chewing on it since Saturday, but the Labor Day holiday has made it impossible for me to get help for him. The only option is an emergency vet clinic, which I called on Sunday, only to find there was a 3-hour waiting period. With my restless dog, not an option. I've also been told it costs $400 to walk in the door.
So a friend who is a nurse practitioner, and who prescribes for her own pets, wrote me a prescription for an antibiotic, which cost me $4 at Wal-Mart. (Love Wal-Mart and their $4-for-generic policy!) I've also been giving him Benadryl. Still, he is worrying it constantly, and it is very shocking in appearance. We were both awake till three last night while he bit and chewed on it, and I tried to get him to stop. I am so glad I can go to the vet tomorrow. Why do emergencies always happen on holidays?
I was so worried about the dog today, I opted out of the traditional family outing to get ice cream at Chimney Rock. We did grill steaks outside last night with my sister and her husband, so I guess that was my Labor Day celebration.
My poor dog
September 3rd, 2007 at 11:44 pm
September 4th, 2007 at 12:02 am 1188860525
September 4th, 2007 at 01:38 am 1188866288
I've only got them from our vet, not sure if they are for sale in pet stores???
September 4th, 2007 at 03:24 am 1188872695
I just did a quick Google search and here is a link on how to make a temporary E-Collar yourself: http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/health/elizabethan.htm
Don't know if those work .... I was wondering if you could use an empty milk jug (cut off the top and cut a hole in the bottom, or cut it up to lay flat and then make a cone out of it), if your dog is real small.
Good luck!
Please let us know how things turn out for him.
September 5th, 2007 at 02:48 am 1188956913
September 5th, 2007 at 02:45 pm 1188999917
It was about $358, but well worth it for both of us!
Thank you all for your kind comments.