rufus Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Yesterday should have been Rufus's last jab which meant that next Tuesday we could finally take him out of the garden for some proper exercise and socialising. When we were at the vets 3 weeks ago, I mentioned a small lump I had noticed on Rufus's head which he'd scratched and had bled. I was told to bathe it daily in salt water and assured that it was nothing. Over the weekend it became bigger and I could feel that it was quite *squishy* and seemed to be oozing and smelly. Yesterday we saw a different vet at the practice and I brought it to her attention. It turns out that rufus has a cyst on his head and has started a course of antibiotics. I also have a proper antiseptic to bathe his head but if it is no better tomorrow he has to go back and they will operate to drain it. I feel realy cross that the previous vet didn't check it more thoroughly :( We now have to wait until next tueasday at the earliest (longer if they operate) before he can have his jab. Poor Rufus, I feel so sorry for him. He is still confined to the garden. I suspose it's a good thing that he's not used to the 'freedom' of running in the fields as he doesn't know what he's missing :wink: My husband thinks Rufus is destined to be an old man before he gets his final jab :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 poor rufus!!! hope he gets better soon!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 [color=blue][size=7]Get Well Soon Rufus![/size][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flypegasus Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 [b][i] :( Poor Rufus..Wish you to become well soon![/i][/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus Posted July 30, 2003 Author Share Posted July 30, 2003 Thanks for your kind words. I need to buy new batteries for the camera and then I'll post a photo of Rufus wearing his 'cone' collar - bless him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Oh, at least it is something that is easy to treat. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Good luck Rufus! Get well soon... :D It's no fun to be sick. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieangel Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Get well soon Rufus :buzi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFox Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 aww poor little guy. Hope he gets better quickly. Give him a little hug for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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