Consequences – UPDATED!

Got a call from somebody (which somebody? THAT somebody? -ed Yeah, that one. – Bob) that a certain dopey dog had done a particularly stupid dog thing and is now paying for it. The scenario as I understand it is simple enough; a roasted chicken carcass was placed in the trash, minor distraction leaves trashcan unsupervised, opportunist dog takes advantage of free treat and scarfs up leavings. “Inhales” may be more apt.

Now that particular dog is undergoing tests at the emergency animal hospital to see what part of his digestive tract is bleeding. Fractured chicken bones can be very sharp, but the dog didn’t get the memo.

He’s done astoundingly stupid things before, like devouring a five pound box of chocolates (certain death for all dogs but him, apparently). He as eaten plastic irrigation pipes, books, and a wedding album (that you were married at all is more disturbing to me. – ed Oh, thanks for that. – Bob).

I’m sure he found the scraps delicious, and if he survives this episode (which is not certain) he won’t learn a thing at all from the experience. I know that I’ve learned to be extra diligent in protecting him from himself but it can’t be easy. His magnetic north points to trouble and mischief and there’s not much to be done about that.

Here’s to hoping our furry kook gets better soon. Poor little guy.

Your pal,

bob

UPDATE: Good news? Sounds like it:

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The X-rays last night showed no perforations or blockage, no bones. He evidently developed Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) I transferred him this morning from the Emergency Hosp. to [the local vet], where he’s being watched and given fluids. Hopefully I will be able to pick him up this afternoon. Emergency had to administer Vitamin K, due to blood clotting problems, and he had an allergic reaction to that—hives—making his face all puffy. So they gave him an analgesic, which made him a little dopey. (So what’s new, right?) But other than that, he’s okay for now.
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