Poor old Pongo

[Rosie]

I know it's nothing compared to some of the traumas our forum dogs seem to be going through at the moment, but I do hate it when the big Pongster is under the weather. Just back from the vets because he was worrying at his ears and normal drops didn't seem to be helping. Sure enough when she had a look down there she saw massive inflammation and gunk, more than usual, and the skin looking a bit ulcerated and very sore. She gave him a steroid injection as an anti-inflammatory and I've got pills (steroids) and drops (stronger than his usual ones) to give him for the next few days. As usual after a steroid injection, he is now through in the other room feeling sorry for himself, doesn't want to come in here with us, just wants to flop. I'm telling myself that he's probably already appreciating a reduced feeling of itchiness but he just looks sad. I'd happily take his itchy ears for him if that would make him feel better.

 

[Aitch]

Oh Pongo! Poor baby. It really is heartbreaking when they are under the weather.

 

[snowbunny]

Aw, I know how you feel - I think we all do. I don't think there's anyone here who wouldn't take on their dog's suffering for themselves.

Poor Pongo, hope he gets better really, really soon.

 

[SteffiS]

Poor Pongo, what a shame the steroid injection makes him so miserable. Hope it helps clear the inflammation up quickly.

 

[Selina27]

Oh dear, poor old Pongo indeed. Ears can make you feel so miserable, I know for myself! It is horrid when they are sad, I do hope he perks up soon.

 

[kateincornwall]

Poor lamb ,hoping he feels lots better soon , I hate it when they are unwell , rather be poorly myself x

 

[Rosie]

Thanks everyone. I know it's a minor ailment compared to most! And he's not so miserable that he hasn't dragged himself into the kitchen when he heard OH open the fridge and start chopping veggies...

 

[Jacqui-S]

Poor chap x

 

[Rosie]

Here's a question....so Pongo has had a steroid injection this afternoon and I have got steroid tablets to give him daily (two per day for a week). Does anyone know if I'm meant to give him his first dose tonight, or would it be tomorrow (when the injection will have worked through a bit)? Yes, I know I should have asked the vet....

 

[Boogie]

Get better soon Pongo

 

[SwampDonkey]

Get well soon big boy.

 

[kateincornwall]

Here's a question....so Pongo has had a steroid injection this afternoon and I have got steroid tablets to give him daily (two per day for a week). Does anyone know if I'm meant to give him his first dose tonight, or would it be tomorrow (when the injection will have worked through a bit)? Yes, I know I should have asked the vet....

Usually, the tablets are started the day following the injection , so none today ! x This is how it was when Sam was on them because the injection usually delivers quite a large shot and quickly too x

 

[MellowYellow]

Poor Pogo, get better soon, big lad x

 

[M.F.]

Poor boy. Must be sore having inflamed ears. Usually the cortisone injection makes them very sleepy.

 

[Jacqui-S]

I would agree next day too for the steroids

 

[Lab_adore]

Poor Pongo

 

[FayRose]

Ah, hugs for Pongo, I agree with kateincornwall, start the tabs tomorrow and fingers crossed he's feeling better quickly.

 

[Pepper]

Get well soon Pongo!

 

[Granca]

Poor Pongo! Those infections flare up very quickly. I hope he’s better soon.

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Awww Pongo, get better soon. We love you, big guy.