Update on Rocky, Sandee's Foster

So can I tell you how sweet Rocky is!?

Rocky's dental went very well, but long. The Dr said it was some of the worst abscessed teeth she has seen. It was the first time in her career that she ever cut into a tooth and had pus come out. (I apologize if anyone was eating.) one abscess was so deep she had to put a compound in to create a bone graft. He had four teeth removed in all. He came out of anesthesia well, and I was so relieved. He must be so relieved to have all of those painful teeth gone. Thankfully he is eating and drinking well. I have been making a sort of porridge out of his food. He's on special food for his kidneys. (the vet gave me a bag for free last visit! So sweet!) He's on tramadol for pain, unfortunately antiinflammatories would be too harsh on hisi kidneys. He's also still on antibiotics. His spirit seems good though. He's even more cuddly. I'll post again in a couple days to let everyone know how he's doing.
Thanks for all the positive thoughts!


He is doing so well since his dental extractions. He had his checkup on Wednesday and the vet said the teeth look great. He is finished with the pain meds and antibiotics and is doing wonderfully. He barks his head off when I get home from work until I give him a good cuddle. He follows me all around the house. He still has the same sweet temperament, but there is definitely something different about him since his teeth were taken care of. He seems like he has more energy and life. It is no doubt because he is eating so much better. He is a regular chow hound now. He's still on the special renal food, but he's eating so much more of it. It may be wishful thinking, but I think he may finally be putting on a little weight. He had a renal panel done on Wednesday and vet thought she would have results by Saturday. I am hoping the levels are better. Then we can start looking for his forever home. He is elderly and has pretty severe arthritis and the hypothyroidism, but he is such a personality. He still has so much to offer and would be a great companion. Until then, he has a place to call home.

Sandee Herrington