My poor rescue boy

[seemunkee]

He's always been protective of one of his ears so I asked the vet to take a look at his checkup today. She said it looks like his eardrum was popped at one point and isn't draining properly. I know he didn't have a good start in life but we thought he was just neglected and not abused.

Enjoying a rest by the fire

[flvegan]

1. Poor fella. He's certainly got a good home now

and folks that will take care of him.

Cute boy.

[xchrom]

2. what a beatiful boy -- and i know he loves his

life now. dogs are nothing but love.

how wonderful that you are taking care of him.

[Wcross]

3. Is there anything your vet can do to help the draining?

I hope there is an affordable option to help the guy. What is he, a greyhound? Beautiful guy & he looks like he is in a very loving home. Lucky dog!

[seemunkee]

4. Got to put drops in it for a week

Which is going to be an adventure. Hopefully that plus some antibiotics will clear it up. He'll get a recheck next week.
He's an Italian Greyhound, the miniature breed but he's kind of tall for an IG

[Wcross]

5. I understand the "adventure" part.

I have to pay my vet to clip my dogs (six of em) nails. Every time I try to do anything like that they think its play time.

[lukasahero]

7. What kind of %%#%@# could hurt an Italian Greyhound?

They're like the most delicate little creatures on the planet! :cry:

Beautiful, happy, sweet-looking boy you have there. Thank you for rescuing him.

[LibertyLover]

6. Poor guy

He's big for an iggy. I've got a whippet that's about his size. He is very pretty and I see he has the traditional sighthound predilection for wrapping themselves to keep warm. We swear around our house that whippet is ancient Pictish for "blanket using dog". May you have many long years of good spoiling ahead.