Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Ice man

Mr. Bettis and his owner slipped on the ice. Not together but with a similar outcome.
He injured his leg and was taken pulling and tugging to the vet on Saturday. Have I ever mentioned how horrible he is at the vet? Well if not take my word, he's AWFUL!
The car ride is a nightmare let alone his antics in the waiting room until....he sees our favorite vet. Dr. B is a Steelers fan so I think he has an admiration of Mr. Bettis beyond the average vet.
He tore a ligament and is on meds and bedrest. Yeah. Right. Try the bedrest thing with Mr. B (eyeroll here). Even Dr. B chuckled over keeping him calm because he made it clear Mr. B is an overactive dog (as if we didn't know that).

Mr. B's owner didn't fare any better and after much ta-do we headed to the dr's office an hour and half away. After cutting a shine at the dr's office, DH was transported by ambulance to the hospital. I can say 'cutting a shine' because my jangled nerves are calm now.
He's on a boatload of meds, a monitor and resting somewhat comfortably.

We didn't get home until midnight (after my parents made the trip to get us) and I'm exhausted.
I must leave with a bit of humor. We have two sons (both married) and two daughters. After the DH was pumped with pain meds, muscle relaxants and who knows what else he became a bit lethargic and proceeded to mumble something about our THREE daughters. Say what???? LOL Caused the nurse and I to have a good laugh.

6 comments:

SissySees said...

Three daughters? Really?? Gypsy? I'm pretty sure he wasn't counting Molly... ??

Love that photo though. He looks so sweet and comfy.

Anita said...

Oh no! I hope everyone is feeling a little better today. You be careful! I don't want to hear about you falling too!

Laura Neal said...

Ya'll be careful up there!


Hope everyone starts getting better.

gMarie said...

that ice is evil stuff - please be careful! Did Dr. B give Mr. B tramadol? Love that stuff - pain pill with sleep aid - too bad it's for critters!!

so - what happened to the hubby? And I'm sorry - i don't understand 'cutting a shine?' g

Lapdog Creations said...

Oh no! Tell them NO more "monkey see, moneky do" here... Hope everyone heals up quickly... sending good vibes and hugs!

Bubblesknits said...

Yeah, I'm with G...what's "cutting a shine"?

Glad everyone is back home and resting (or doing their best at resting /cough/Mr.B/cough/ ; )

Take care and stay safe!!!