Snorri the Priest Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 My Kali is a 14-year-old farm-born Border Collie who conned his way into a life of pet-hood. The other night, when we were feeding him, and he had his tail up, we noticed that his ass didn't look quite right (not that we make a huge habit of inspecting it, you realize ! Anyway, off he went to the vet, who diagnosed two cysts, one atop the other, in the small area between his anus and the base of his tail, so he was booked in for a small op. The vet did some extra reading-up before tackling the problem, and found that these cysts are testosterone-driven, and that a second removal op would not be possible if they came back. So, the poor lad has been castrated, as well. I really get the feeling that he is staring at me from his bed, as if saying "You &%$$£@&%! Why did you do THAT to me?" ("To help you live longer, pal!" doesn't seem to cut it ) Mind you, at 14, he should really be past all that nonsense, and besides, when he did get "an offer" from a willing bitch, he didn't know what to do! I'm sorry, my old friend, it was done for the best of reasons............... Snorri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Good to hear from you! I'm sure he will get over it and he will benefit from it so you did the right thing, no matter what he thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hey Snorri! Long time, no see. Tell poor Kali he'll be okay. He'll eventually realize that his loss was also his gain! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Good to see you posting Snorri. Poor Kali. George sends his sympathy and says that if Kali wants to commiserate he has access to the computer all day while I am at work. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorri the Priest Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 He was back at the vet today, for a post-op check, and she's delighted with his progress so far. The stitches come out on Saturday. The worst bit is still to come..... the bill (check??) Snorri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorri the Priest Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 "Hmmmmm, you're doing that thing with the clicky-box again" Snorri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Nice to see you back again Snorri.... I hope Kali has forgiven you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquilis Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 "Hmmmmm, you're doing that thing with the clicky-box again"Snorri Hah! That's one of the best "dubious" looks I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hi Snorri - nice to 'see' you - and Kali - and good to hear his recovery is going well - even if he is still sulking . I remember when my first boy Sam was neutered, he lay on the sofa for a week, with his paw metaphorically across his forehead, in the manner of the old black and white cinema tragic heroines. They can really act when they want to, can't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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