Sorry I’ve been missing in action for a while again. I had a tough week, and have been keeping a low profile. You see, it was time for my annual visit to the doctor last week. To make matters even more nerve-racking, I had to see yet another new doctor, because the one I saw last year had left the practice. I hope it wasn’t anything I said or did!
Anyway, the day started off peacefully enough, until I found myself suddenly scooped up from my resting place and stuffed into my carrier. That’s never a good sign!
Fortunately it’s only a short drive to the doctor’s office. As usual, I was number one on the patient board at the entrance! Or maybe I was tied with Gracie. It’s kind of like the Iowa caucus: it’s hard to tell what happened.
We were immediately ushered into the exam room, where the veterinary assistant, Carrie, got some information from us and took a look at me. She was very sweet and gentle, and I think she liked me, as most of the ladies do!
Then Dr. Gary Gluck came in. He was very nice, too, but I was a little concerned when he spun me around and said it was time to examine my “pee-er and pooper.” I don’t know about you, but doctors who don’t use proper anatomical terms make me a little nervous! Those Two just giggled. It was right about that time that I embarrassed myself. I’ll spare you the details. Let’s just say the staff was probably happy to see me leave!
The dental part of the exam didn’t go too well either. Looks like I’ll need to have the last of my remaining teeth — all three of them — removed. I’m not happy about the idea of more surgery, but I know I’ll be in good hands.
Going to the doctor every year is a pain, but good health is everything.
Oxbow's World 
Oh Oxbow, I’m so sorry you went through that and felt humiliated…that’s so not fair to such a sweet boy like you! However, you were very brave and it is all in the name of good health, which is everything! PS I will always love you no how many matter teeth or no teeth, pee or poop or whatever it may be! xoxo
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Thanks Joyce! Your unconditional love means a lot to me!
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Oh my Mr. Oxbow!, so sorry to read that the last remaining teeth will have to be removed. As a human who has had multiple dental procedures and 8 dental implants…it ain’t fun! I guess it will be soft foods for you. The good news is that you are well loved and well taken care of by your mamas. You won’t have to forage for your food in the wild and have to eat whatever you find…
Please let me know how everything works out. In the meantime, I’ll be sending you some good healing vibes. By the way, have you tried meditating to ease the anxiety of going to the vet?
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