Veterinary Emergencies
New puppies draw a lot of attention. Dogs’ aging processes and illnesses don’t get enough. In the last month, I’ve experienced two veterinary emergencies with poopals, Lev (now 11) and Sage (now eight). These have reminded me how quickly caninekind live their lives. Anything that happens to them seems to come about almost instantaneously (far more speedily than with humans). Sage got a blocked anal gland, with absess. Lev had a third eyelid appear that I didn’t know exists. Both dogs’ conditions were alarming. Sage did a lot of licking and could barely walk. Lev pointed her head in my direction, eye completely white (no eye ball showing). Thankfully, I noticed each dog’s symptoms promptly, and got emergency veterinary appointments and treatments. I treasure every moment with such wonderful companions, and am thankful to have found appropriate, expedient, and convenient care for them. Sometimes, there’s a tendency to wait and see what happens if we’re feeling poorly. Animals don’t seem to have as much time as we do. Not only can they not explain to us how they’re feeling, they also tend to display greater bravery (suffer in silence). If we have pets in our lives, it’s our responsibility to be alert to changes in their conditions, taking action right away if we are aware that something could be wrong.
Sage thanks East York Animal Clinic staff, and Dr. Kneebone.
Lev thanks Rosedale Animal Hospital staff, and Dr. Davidson.
