[ClarenceandFitzMom]

He was licking his (formerly) bad paw a lot today. I thought maybe the spring snow we had last night had irritated it so I took a close look. There's still a stich in there!!! No wonder he was licking it. Called the vet--"yes, it's supposed to come out, sorry we missed it, blah blah blah. Come in this afternoon (right at rush hour of course) and we'll take it out." Grrrr. Phone rings again 5 minutes later--"oh and by the way, the fecal we tested last week for Fitzgerald's annual exam came back positive for giardia." He hasn't been exhibiting any signs so he's probably just a carrier but FOR PETE'S SAKE MAN!!!

 

[MNLab]

I'm sorry to hear all of this! Good thoughts for Fitz!

 

[MidwestGirl]

Gee...I hope he gets back to normal real soon!!

 

[joflake]

Ah, poor boy! He knew something was wrong.

 

[Garth]

Your vet missed taking a stitch out & then forgot to mention the small matter of giardia?

I think I'd be shopping around for a new vet. Poor little guy.

 

[Labradorable]

Poor guy.

 

[amazongold]

Your vet missed taking a stitch out & then forgot to mention the small matter of giardia?

I think I'd be shopping around for a new vet. Poor little guy.

DITTO!!!

 

[Retriever Mama]

Poor baby. Hope he feels better soon.

And yeah...new vet?

 

[justine]

Your vet missed taking a stitch out & then forgot to mention the small matter of giardia?

I think I'd be shopping around for a new vet. Poor little guy.

Agreed!

Poor Fitz. I hope all of this clears up soon!!!

 

[Clanceycanuck]

Hope Fitz is back to 100% asap.

 

[Bob Pr.]

Originally Posted by Garth
Your vet missed taking a stitch out & then forgot to mention the small matter of giardia?

I think I'd be shopping around for a new vet. Poor little guy.

How far are you from CSU at Ft. Collins, CO? I think their CollVetMed allows self-referrals.

 

[Emma the Lab]

Poor baby. Healing thoughts for Fitz.

 

[ClarenceandFitzMom]

How far are you from CSU at Ft. Collins, CO? I think their CollVetMed allows self-referrals.

Thanks, Bob. We're about 1.5 hours from Ft. Collins. If he continues to have problems with his paw, I'll give them a call--it would be worth the drive. Great idea.

The stitch came out without a problem. He's been fine all day today and we've taken a few substantial walks. He'll still take a boot with him to my parents when they go for a few weeks, starting next week.

I got the name of the vet the boys' trainer goes to for her search and rescue dogs, so I think we'll be going there next time we need to see a vet--which hopefully won't be for a loooong time.

 

[CJs Mom]

Aww poor Fitz. Hope he's better soon.

 

[Jayberd4]

Glad to hear Fitz is doing better. Any word on the giardia??? I'm on board with the vet shopping comment too!

 

[Henery&Ollie's mom]

GAH!!!! Poor Fitz. Sending good thoughts his way!