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Well I just got home from the vet, $500 poorer. After our Thanksgiving hunt I noticed Jake had a lump on his head. It quickly progressed and both eyes were swollen shut and his head was twice as big as it normally is. We've been at the vet every day this week and today they put him out and cleaned the abscess and put a drain in. I took the first half of next week off to hopefully hit the big woodcock flights but looks like I have no dog for at least 2 weeks. What a bummer.
Here's to a speedy recovery. Any ideal what caused it?
Vet thinks he hit his head and it caused a hematoma that abscessed
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It's amazing what some dogs will go through because of their desire to hunt and please their owner... Heartbreaking photos...
Yeah even at almost 7 years old his grasp on self preservation isn't very strong. He charges cover like a freight train.
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Wow, your dog's lucky to be alive. After trauma like that, your dog may become more calm and self preserving. My wife's dog earlier this year swallowed a piece of wood (idiot), cost 6g's to save her. She is a completely different dog after that. Not so full steam ahead anymore.
Sorry to hear about the pup. Hope it works out and he makes a full and quick recovery.
heartbreaking. poor pup. hope he recovers quickly.
So sorry to hear that Nick. Timing is bad. Trust your spaniel makes a full recovery.Quote:
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Referring to what Bo said, I have a setter that was attacked by a deer (fawn must have been near by). She kept hunting until I noticed blood on the trail - 14 inch cut along her side, pierced lung, but kept going. $3000. later .......
He's looking and feeling much better today. Yesterday I went out with a friend and shot a nice bird - first bird in 6 years without a dog. Anyone getting into some action this week near the Quinte area? I have the first half of the week off. Wouldn't mind seeing a pointing dog work. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e2f490052e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a6ffdd91e3.jpg
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I feel for you. I remember a few years ago my GSP cut her paw right in the middle of the woodcock migration. Not fun.
He don't look impressed with the tube or the cone of shame..( "UP" reference)
How far you willing too travel? Tuesday looks like a write off but Thursday may be an option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cass
Thursday is a possibility! Where are you thinking? Would love to see those setters!
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I'll send you a pmQuote:
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Good grief! Hope he is feeling much better soon!
Mother of Christ! Where did that vet learn to suture? Why did they use suture gauge the size of hay bine twine?
That's a drain
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Wishing your dog a quick recovery.
They are all amazing animals and I have seen many suffer the consequences of their desire to hunt.
My GSP is now six but still charges ahead like a freight train - and misses all the woodcock pretty much!
Three years ago it cost me $700 to remove a thorn from his eye...
Give your puppy a good rest and he will be great again for many years to come.
Godspeed for a quick recovery
Drain is out. 1 more week for the stitches. Looks like we'll be waiting to hit the grouse woods till after deer season. Hopefully we'll still get an opportunity or 2 at some woodcock. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3dfbfd4fbc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...60ce86839c.jpg
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Just saw this Cass. Sorry to hear about his troubles but glad to see it looks like it is clearing up. The first few pictures were certainly scary.
Poor little guy..... looks painful, hope he is doing, feeling better
I'm headed into the deer camp tomorrow but stitches are out so in 2 weeks we'll be back at it. Hopefully still some doodles around. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3f1338b084.jpg
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I'm thinking he's saying take me with you.... He's looking none the worse for wear...