Elmo had to go to the vet yesterday....just for a standard check-up, but, the doc found that his teeth needed cleaning...so, they anesthesized (sp?) him, and cleaned his teeth. When Scott and I went to pick him up, he was sprawled out on the floor, all four legs spread out underneath him...he couldn't stand up, although he tried, he was on linoleum and it was too slippery. The vet and Scott had to slip a towel underneath him and hoist him out to my truck. (He weighs 92 pounds) It was soooo sad to watch. Anyway, here he is in all his glory (I had to give him a "prize" since he was such a brave little soldier)...When I was a little girl, after a dentist visit, my mom used to take me to McDonalds for lunch...since we have no McDonalds here, I gave Elmo a toy with his name on it. What a little trooper!
Oh, so cute! I used to treat my dogs to McDonald's french fries after their annual check-up! LOL - 92 lbs - I hear ya as I have a golden too and she's upwards of 100+, old dog, 13 yrs old.
ReplyDeleteOh, poor pup! Teva's whole life is treats at this point so we'd have to throw her a party if we took her to the vet. Give Elmo tummy lots of love for us.
ReplyDeleteElmo is pushin' 12....so that would be 84! The vet did say that Elmo is in good shape for his age.....he is very puppy-ish....he can't walk by one of his toys without pouncing on it. And his tail NEVER stops wagging...he's a great dog!
ReplyDeleteElmo is a great dog, glad he's doing well. Chico went in this afternoon and got the "doing good for his age" comment from the vet - I wish I'd get the same from Dr. Baines once in awhile! I went for MY checkup this morning and it looks like I need shoulder surgery for a worn out rotator cuff . . . .
ReplyDeleteI hear ya, Steve....I almost never get the "you are doing good for your age, Lauri" comment..it's usually more like, "you need to take better care of yourself". I'm happy that Chico is doing well, you've got a great dog, too :) I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder, that's alot of down time to heal. But I'm sure Goldfish will take excellent care of you...and if you need anything, please call!
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