Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Mr.Two Bits has dental surgery and his "two bits" removed

Mr. Two bits had pretty extensive dental surgery yesterday. The owner of the vet hospital pulled me aside into a room to talk with me. He said that Mr.Two Bits teeth were some of the worst he's ever seen and that his skin was awful. He said he gave him an injection to help with the itching. I'm pretty sure he brought me in there to read me my rights for letting the poor little dog get that bad. Once I explained that I suspected the shelter had shaved his fur to treat his extreme flea infestation, and that he hasn't been itching in the week that I've had him, the vet's whole demeanor changed. He put his arms around my shoulder and rubbed my back and said he was looking for angel wings. He said he didn't know that I'd only had him for a week and was glad that he was in good care now. He never said he was going to fuss at me, but I'm pretty confident that's why I was brought into the consultation room. I don't know why, but it makes me like that office even more.

They extracted 3 of his remaining teeth and are working to save one. The root is totally exposed, but he packed the area with an antibiotic to help save it. He has an awful infection in the bones of his mouth and has started antibiotics to help clear it up. On top of the "severe" dental surgery, Mr. two Bits was also neutered. The vet said Mr. Two Bits lacked a lot of the clotting agents in his blood that he should have, so he's going to be pretty bruised and that I needed to watch for any swelling. He also said that he would be in an awful lot of pain. He gave him an injection before we left to help with pain management.

Mr. Two Bits slept most of the evening, and moaned when he moved. I tried to get him to drink a little water, but he wasn't having it last night. This morning, he seemed to be feeling much better. I took him out to potty and he happily wagged his little nubblette when I picked him and carried him back inside to eat. I took some of the Sojos rehydrated raw and put it in a food processor to make it more of a disgusting custardy looking concoction and he excitedly licked his bow clean. He then crawled into my lap as I sat on on the kitchen floor and he took a little nap before I had to get up and get ready for work. I'll post photos of his before and after his dental when I get home from work today.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Mr. Two Bits Goes to the Vet

We had Mr. Two Bits vet appointment today to check him out, get his wormer, get vaccines and a heartworm test. He was a little trooper, per usual. He did not care for the vile way that lady took his temp though. The vet took one look in his foul little mouth and said they were the worst teeth she has ever seen...and so was his breath. His teeth, the ones that are left anyhow, are so covered in plaque and tartar that she said she'll have no idea how many will need extraction until after they start the process of cleaning. She said some may just come out on their own. We're going to plan on getting his dental done and his neuter at the same time, so he doesn't need to be put under anesthesia twice.

She listened to his heart and said it was incredibly strong heartbeat with no murmurs or anything to be indicative that he's over 8-9 years old. He just had a crappy 8-9 years on this earth. That's all changing for MR. Two Bits now! His heartworm test came back negative, which was awesome news! We're going to get him scheduled for next week for his neuter and dental cleaning/extractions.


Sunday, October 6, 2013

The Transport

Mr. Two Bits made friends on his transport
Mr. Two Bits started his transport on Saturday, 10/5/13, bright and early. Seven
A little nap to recharge on the final leg of the transport
different families took different legs of his transport so that he could his make his way to Florida. Some of these families adopted from New Rattitude, some are New Rattitude volunteers and some are just good Samaritans that offered a couple of hours of their weekend to ensure he made it safely to me. I thank you all so much for that. He is in Gainesville, FL napping, which, from what I hear, is what he does best.  I drove the final two hours of the transport, from Tifton, GA to home. I've found him to be very affectionate within minutes of meeting him. He did great with my dogs, and took Remy's butthead-ishness in stride.

He did excellent in the car. 
His new buddy at his slumber party in TN
 He's getting a bath in a few with some Dermagic to help sooth his
irritated skin. When you pet him, if feels more like you're petting an elephant or rhino that a little dog. His once white fur is stained yellow/brownish color from scratching until  he bled in the past. The hair is patchy and very thin over his whole body. His coat and teeth are in pretty poor shape, but he's already on the road to recovery. It never ceases to amaze me that after all this dog has been through,
and he must be so uncomfortable with his teeth, that he is just the happiest little guy. He has the funniest strut when he walks. He keeps his head up high and looks so proud when he's walking around.

I'll update further once we get to the vet.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Still working on filling his transport

We still need several legs to fill before our transport is cancelled tomorrow at 8pm. If anyone can drive the needed legs, pelase contact transports@newrattitude.org. Anyone in Kentucky, Illinois or Tennesee, pelae look below to see if you help out!

LEG 2: Salem, IL to Vienna, IL - NEEDED
9:55 am CST - 11:25 am CST
90 miles
1 hour, 30 minutes

LEG 3: Vienna, IL to Eddyville, KY - NEEDED
11:35 am CST - 12:40 pm CST
65 miles
1 hour, 5 minutes

EG 6: Manchester, TN to Chattanooga, TN - NEEDED
*TIME CHANGE FROM CENTRAL TO EASTERN/Ahead 1 hour in Chattanooga, TN
3:50pm CST - 6:00 pm EST
69 miles
1 hour, 10 minutes

OVERNIGHT IN OR AROUND CHATTANOOGA (this is F-L-E-X-I-B-L-E!)

-SUNDAY 10/6-
LEG 7: Chattanooga, TN to Cartersville, GA - NEEDED
8:00 am EST - 9:20 am EST
79 miles
1 hour, 20 minutes