Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Had to rush Reilly to the vets
(Mom) - I popped out to pick some groceries this morning - was out for about an hour and when I came home I noticed Reilly's face on the right side was swollen. I rang the vets and got an appointment for this afternoon but half an hour later it was even more swollen he was shaking his head a lot so I called back and they said bring him right down. They checked him out and it is an abscess caused by one of his back teeth. He had an antibiotic shot and has more antibiotic tablets and pain pills to take. He is scheduled for next week to go have the tooth removed and have the rest checked. It really scared me how quickly it swelled up - I thought maybe he had stung by something - especially after the tick scare we had. It just added to the stress of me waking up at 1.30 am this morning with an itchy arm only to find it was tick causing it! It had bitten me! Thankfully I had just read up on how to remove them and Dave was able to get it off with no problems. Both Dave and I had a restless rest of the night though - we both kept feeling like there were things crawling on us!!!!! It's going to be one of those weeks!
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Oh dear, sending POTP vibes. Hope you get to the root of the problem very soon.
ReplyDeletewhen we first read this we were afraid he had been stung, we sure hopes he starts to feel better real soon!!!
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OH NO.... Poor REILLY. We are so sorry to hear about the OWIE tooth. Paws Crossed fur you buddy.
ReplyDeleteTICKS... they make everybuddy's Skin Crawl... just THINKING about them.
Oh Reilly - so sorry your tooth is sore. Get better soon and make sure you have the dogster save the tooth (for the tooth fairy). I bet you can get lots of icecream or yogurt for a big boy tooth.
ReplyDeleteLovs you guys,
Ranger
Oh yikes! We had a Dane that was allergic to evergreens - she would swell up pretty bad if she brushed against them.
ReplyDeleteSam
Oh no! I thought maybe it was a bug bite too, but glad the vet found out the truth. Poor little Reilly! Bonnie, previous sheltie, had teeth issues like that. Here's hoping it all goes well.
ReplyDeleteOh no, poor Reilly, poor Mom. We hope he will feel more comfortable with the meds. We bet next week can't come soon enough.
ReplyDeleteThose ticks must be really bad there. Maybe the humans need to start using some preventatives too.
Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Pip had the same thing. We used witch hazel on cotton wool and it takes the swelling right down. Of course the tooth had to be dealt with but it helped while we waited. Yours scratching away. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
It really is shocking how FAST something bad can get in your dog. I know the feeling. One day my Freddy was fine, the next day near death with pneumonia, and no hint of it. It was so scary how fast it happened.
ReplyDeleteOh Reilly, Sorry abouts your tooth! I hopes you aren't in any pain, thank dog your Moms noticed and took quick action. I'll keep my paws crossed that it doesn't give you anymore problems.
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Ruby
Oh no, poor Reilly. How scary.
ReplyDeleteOh man, that was definitely not a great start to the day!! I hope that Reilly's shot makes him feel better and that the tooth surgery goes well!! Keep safe my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteAs a kid in Virginia, ticks were an every day thing in warm weather. We had to be checked every night before bed.
ReplyDeletePoor Reilly, hope he's getting some relief.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
I am sorry you are having such a bad time right now. I will keep my paws crossed that you are all better. Reilly, I am sorry about your booboo tooth, I hope you get to have some ice cream, since you probably can't chew good right now.
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Oh Reilly. Hope he is feeling better. And that there are no more ticks for you and your peeps.
ReplyDeleteOh poor Reilly...Hope he's feeling better soon
ReplyDeleteOh Riley tooth problems are the worse. I one had to have a tooth removed about 10 years ago. NO fun at all. But I gotta say I felt soooo much better after it was out.
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Goose
Poor Reilly! Wow, I was terrified that you were gonna say he was bitten by a snake with that kind of swelling...poor baby!!! Then poor you too!!! Gosh, not off to a great start huh? Well prayers and hugs from Me and Max for a fast healing time and no more ticks!
ReplyDeleteReilly, hope that tooth is feeling better soon. Sorry to hear about that nasty tick.
ReplyDeletePoor Reilly! Looks like you have it all in hand. I'm feeling bad for you about the tick. All I have to do is think of certain insects and I'm scratching up a storm.
ReplyDeleteOh no. Hope you feel all better
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Oh no! We hope you feel better soon, Reilly! Ice cream helps, ya know!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
Hope Reilly is better. :-(
ReplyDeleteOh no, poor Reilly! We hope the meds help and you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh - poor Reilly! Thankfully his tooth will be taken care of. And a tick bite on Reilly's mom? Yuck! I hate those things.
ReplyDeleteOh no, poor Reilly!! Hope you feel better once you get that ole toof out!!
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Jazzi and Addi
Awww that's orrible, we agree wiff Molly, ICE CREAM :) BOL..Hope you feel better real soon xx00xx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
Your poor toother Riely! Feel better soon!
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