Last night Nanook went to the Vet to have his teeth checked out, vacination and overall physical. I got to go too, but had to wait in the car.
The Vet said that a couple of Nanook's front teeth were broken off and infected but that his back teeth looked good. He also said that dogs don't use their front teeth for eating so that wasn't the reason why Nanook wasn't eating. The Vet thought that a) there might be something going on internally causing him not to eat or that b) his stomach is upset from all the recent change he has endured. He then called Deana at AARCS to see what treatment they would like to proceed with. It was decided to take some of Nanook's blood and run some tests to rule out anything major. Nanook doesn't like to have his blood taken. Mom said that she almost had to leave the office because she could hear Nanook crying in the back. The Vet said he would call today and let us know the results. Mom is patiently waiting by the phone. Nanook is outside laying in the sunshine. I'm napping inside where it's nice and warm. Seems only one of use is anxious.
The vet decided Nanook would have to wait to have dental work done until he was eating and drinking normally. Other than that the Vet thought Nanook looked good. He thinks Nanook is closer to 6 or 7 though. Front teeth are used to determine a dog's age and they are mostly gone so it's difficult for him to tell.
After Nanook was done he waited in the car while Mom and I went to Tailblazers to see if we could find some tasty food for Nanook. The nice ladies there recommended Merrick Working Dog Stew and Turducken....and I got a treat :) Mom mixed it with some softened dry food and Nanook gobbled it all up. I had some too and the ladies were right, it was very tasty!
Today we're going to the dog park!
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