Monty really hasn't been his usual self for a while. He's been hiding away in dark corners, refusing his favourite 'Bonio' biscuits, and generally acting out of character.
Lady Magnon took him to the Vet's last Friday, but they couldn't find anything wrong, so we're going back today with more detailed info'.
He seems to have a swelling under, and above, his left eye, and when given a small 'treat' he tilts his head sideways slightly and takes it with great finesse (he usually takes a few fingers too). He doesn't appear to want to open his mouth too widely.
Our present thinking is that it could be either a tooth problem, an insect sting, or a grass seed stuck somewhere. My money is on teeth; but whatever it is, it's making him miserable.
Poor old boy, he really does have more than his fair share of woes.
Later: Just back from Vet's. Prognosis: 10 days of antibiotics; 2 a day. Probably a tooth abscess problem, which is what we thought in the first place..
Oh....poor boy....I am a wreck when an animal is off....tooth was my first thought too...
ReplyDeleteWe all wish him a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeletePoor boy! I sure hope he feels better soon. The antibiotics should fix him up quickly. In the meantime, I'll bet he'd appreciate some warm beef gravy that he could just lap up without chewing! ;)
ReplyDeleteHe's just had a bowl of milk, which he loved.
DeletePoor lad - hope he improves quickly.
ReplyDeleteThe poor guy...he looks so pitiful! There's nothing worse than a toothache.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the antibiotics kick in quickly. In the mean time I think he needs a little extra spoiling. ;)
Poor Monty. I hope the antibiotics kick in soon. Double dose bonios when he's better again.
ReplyDeleteYour heart breaks a little, doesn't it, when one of your loved animals is sick and they can't tell you where it hurts! Fingers Xd for the lovely boy, I hope the meds kick in and he gets better soon.
ReplyDeleteIf only they could speak; or even point.
DeleteOh poor old Monty he looks so miserable - hope the antibiotics do the trick and he's back to his cheerful self soon.
ReplyDeleteIt has all been said already….give him a big hug from me, and I hope he is feeling better soon ( and you can stop worrying)
ReplyDeleteHe has pink on his nose!
ReplyDeleteIt usually turns black in the summer.
DeleteOh my, I know that must break your heart to see Monty like that. Good news that the vet found his problem and he will be fine after awhile.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon Monty x
ReplyDeletePoor baby....it's so hard when they can't tell you what's wrong.
ReplyDeleteIt is heartbreaking when our pets are ill. Hope he is back to his usual self soon.
ReplyDeleteOn no! Bless his little face. Get well soon Monty. He doesn't look happy does he? x
ReplyDeleteI wish he will feel better and his normal self soon. Poor Monty... :(
ReplyDeletePoor boy :( hope he feels better soon!
ReplyDeletePoor Monty, he looks so pathetic.
ReplyDeleteThat is one sad face. Hope the drugs work. One should not pass by a Bonio biscuit lightly.
ReplyDeleteThey look so sad when unwell don't they? hope he picks up once the meds kick in.
ReplyDeleteI hope Monty is soon better and was a good boy when he went to the vet.
ReplyDeletePoor Monty! having recently had an abscessed tooth myself, i commiserate most fully! :0( I hope he feels better soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the vet is On The Case and the antibiotics should clear up just about any problem Monty has. Our Archie acted very similarly a few weeks ago - we even imagined that he might have had a stroke. Turns out it was an inner ear infection. It's time like this that we really wish our Little Boys in Furry Pajamas could talk!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your kind words. I think he may already be feeling a little better; he had some pain killers which have helped.
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