Tuesday, January 3, 2012

frankentushie



dear diary,
yippee! we are finally here at my border collie cousin jasper's western saloon and no sooner did we unpack and settle in than, uh, well, what can i say there was an accidental herding incident.  but please do not worry for me bcuz the vet said my wounds were not as bad as they look and even though one of them was not very deep it was a tiny bit  wide so to help it heal better i got two very cool staples and antibiotics and i even got a tushie shave! although not shaved with my name like i was hopin but maybe my vet will do it when he visits me to take my staples out in 10 days.

anyhoo, i totally wish it were halloween now bcuz wouldn't my tushie make the best frankenstein ever?  mom always said it had a life of its own. :o

toodley-doo!
b. :)

ps - do not worry,  i am okay bcuz jasper thought it might be a good idea for him to stay at his grandmas house while we are in town and we r going to video skype bcuz that way he says if his herding instinct surfaces, all he will be able to herd is his monitor and well u know, it is a lot harder and less susceptible to herding than my tushie.  and he said i could have all his snackies while he is gone and they are very delicious.  and, mom says most importantly, although i have not exhibited any symptoms of problems, the vet here said she detected a heart murmur and now i will totally get that checked out when i get home. i know, what a day, right? :)




29 comments:

Nancy D said...

So sorry about your poor tushie. Don't worry about your heart...Lexi has a murmur and she gets meds in yummy cream cheese everyday.

AMY ANN said...

Sorry to hear about your tushie. That must have been some experience. Here's to a happy and healthy new year to you and your family.

Alicia said...

Egad!
This kinda reminds me of when I had my anal glands lasered out, but they used glue on my butt. Those staples are wild!
Feel better soon, and don't worry about your heart cause its just too full of love!

woofs,
Oskar

Anonymous said...

although the staples are cool, i hope you get well soon.

Felecia said...

Sorry to hear about your tushie, Baxter. That's some mighty fine staplin' there. I'm confident your heart will be fine. My Tuffy was diagnosed with a heart murmur when he was 6 months old & he never had a problem with it during his 15 years with us. Enjoy your trip & don't overindulge in Jasper's snackies! :)

Jane said...

Oh Baxter! What was Jasper thinking!! You had just got unpacked and everything. I bet Jasper is jealous of your tushie because it is so cute. I am glad you are ok. I bet it scared your Mom too. I hope the rest of your trip is fun and your wounds heal real fast.

Anonymous said...

Yikes! Get better soon. Good thing you took the train because your cool staples would set off the metal detectors going through airport security. Don't worry about the murmur... how else would your heart be beating after having your tushie nipped?
- Miss Dixie

Bludog said...

OH NO - what a bad experience for all concerned. I'm guessing Jasper's mom pretty much feels worse than anyone (or anything - including your tushie). At least now you look "bad*ss" (literally!)

Anonymous said...

Oh, Sweetie Baxter! I am sorry that you got hurt. Kirby and I will be sending you good vibes for your vet appt when you are home.

Linda
Kirby's Mom

Jasper + Amy said...

Awww, poor tushie!! I hope it gets better soon & I think you're right on the frankentushie idea - it sure would have been awesome for halloween.

Jasper says that he is sorry to hear about your heart murmur & that he will send good vibes your way when he says his puppy prayers tonite.

xoxo

Anonymous said...

OUCHIE!
Sending healing hugs!

Hildy & my mom

Rowdy and Bette said...

Uh oh Baxter - sorry to hear about your herding accident - you should heal up in no time. And Rowdy is jealous of your cowboy gear, (you look fabulous) what with him being named after Clint Eastwood in Rawhide and all. Where did you get that badge btw?
Also sorry to hear about the heart murmur. Joey has one too - it has been laying low at about a 3 for the last several years, but the vet said 3.5 a few months ago. He'll probably start going to a cardiologist when he starts showing symptoms - coughing, etc.
Take care of yourself!

Elizabeth said...

yeowch! Hope your tushie heals soon.

Morgan Malesich said...

Awww Baxter! I hope your Tushie heals quickly! Layla and I will keep you in our thoughts!

Anonymous said...

Owww! Remember to keep that area clean - No licking or else you'll end up with the "Cone of Shame"

Siol

Dachshund Nola said...

Oh your poor booty!
Dachshund Nola

HH and The Boys said...

Oh...oh.... that's not good to have a sore tushy... Hope it's all better soon.

pawhugs, max

A MilShelb Mom said...

Wowee!! That looks like it hurts! We hope you are feeling better soon! (One time Shelby had to get a hole poked in her butt, but that's not really the same thing. She had to get the vet to do that because of something about glands... gross. Anyhoo... hope you're all better soon!)
~Milly and Shelby

Keren Hening said...

Oh yeah, I had to put Auntie Keren in Da Cone of Shame cuz she was late getting out the mailing list on wiener writings. You can see her piccy at www.wienewritings.com, go to "General Writings," and scroll down to page two: "Auntie Keren's wearing da cone of shame."

She's gonna think twice b/4 she puts one of dem cones on DIS pupper!! Hmmpff!

Guinness

Liz and Bogart said...

Ouch. Guess when Jasper says "git along little doggie" he really, really means it. Get well soon, Baxter.

Ammo the Dachshund said...

Oh no Baxter! Sorry to hear about your tushie, I hope you heal really fast. Those herding dogs can be mighty quick....but I'll give you a little secret...their weakness is their heels. You just gotta nip at them to keep them from herding you. It drives my pal Trooper crazy!

M.A said...

That looks like it hurts Bax. Glad you are ok and you're not mad at your cousin. You're a better dog than I am! Hope you feel better soon!

Your pal,
Kona

Ruby and Penny said...

Oh no Baxter. Sending tonnes of doxie feel good rayz your way.
Love Ruby & Penny

kalyxcorn said...

thank u for your well wishes everybuddy! mom says my tushie is healing nicely and yes jasper and his entire family felt really bad it happened but i told them that it was okay becuz much like i cannot help that i am small, jasper cannot help but herd small things. though i might just try that suggestion from ammo if he accidentally tries to do it again. :) oh and joey n rowdy, my mom made me my badge and u know what, it really seems like rowdy really needs one of his own as well, doesn't it? :):)

pugfish said...

Cowboy Baxter you'll rise to kick butt again soon and show'im the new sheriff from town -- even if skyp it. You are not a little weenie!!!
Yours,
TEX ~ aka Oscar :)

SassySashadoxie said...

It kind of looks like you got branded a bit there Baxter buddy. I hopes your tushie heals up fast. I guess of all the places that had to take a hit that was the best one. But, I would put a poopie snake in your cousins bed for that one if I was you.

Lovable Lily said...

Oh Baxter my friend,
Say it ain't so Joe! Why didn't you pull our your big gun and badge? We're sorry you got a butt boo-boo, but we know that you will be just fine!

Hugs,
Lily Belle

docsdox said...

YIKES! apparently jasper didn't see your badge - otherwise he might not have herded you! or maybe you should have worn your lucha mask!

ya know, nothing says "you're forgiven" like a good ole poopie snake! just sayin'.... ;)

-ramsay

Hannalei said...

Ahhh kisses for the tushie. Yeeouch!! We used to be owned by herding dogs and they just can't help themselves sometimes. You got "herded" rather sharply it looks like.

Oh and Mishka has a stage 1 murmur. Found that out when he went in for his.. well ya know. Snip? From most I've read it's just good to have it check yearly, keep the weight down and regular but not overly heavy walkies/excer. *hugs*