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8/12 CCSDA Training

December 29, 2007

Vet Visit

After two days of rest and no noticeable improvement, we decided to take Buddy to see the vet. This would be our only training opportunity in a few days. So we dressed him for work and took a short car ride. At the office, we worked on sitting properly and leaving other animals alone.

No issue except when an ill-mannered dog rushed Buddy to say "Hi". Buddy had to be polite, get up, and say "Hi" back. During the exam we got to see how well Buddy accepted being handled, manipulated, and probed. He was startled when he had his temperature taken. We had not practiced that at home.

The final outcome was as we suspected and hoped, a probable sprained knee. By the way his temperature was normal. The prescription was for complete bed rest and anti-inflammatory. Since we had started using aspirin, we would have to wait four days to begin another, so he advised us to continue the aspirin at a slightly lower dose, 3/4 tablet twice a day. If things get worse or do not improve within a week, then x-rays will be needed.

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