Saturday, April 16, 2011

" I'll pass on this if you don't mind ".



'The font' took Wilf to the vets. The moment the tailgate was opened he sniffed the air and promptly decided this wasn't the place for him. That tried and tested ' I'll pass on this if you don't mind ' look on his face. Twenty two kilos of unwilling PON gently lifted into the surgery and deposited on the floor. A kiss on the top of his head from the kind vet and he soon perked up. Nothing like a chat with a young lady to restore an old chaps equanimity.

The cancer seems to be under control but one of his eyes is severely swollen and red. Either caused by bumping into something hard, glaucoma, or a deterioration in the eye itself. An anti-inflammatory injection, Atropin to dilate the pupil, a prescription for various eye drops, another kiss on his head and he was off. If there's no improvement in the eye by next week we'll have to go to see an opthamologist in Toulouse about the possibility of it being a tumour and the consequences. From here on we're in uncharted territory. Cancer and diabetes well trodden paths. Complications resulting from blindness less so. Through it all Wilf remains Wilf. A gentle and uncomplaining family fellow with mischief on his mind.

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  1. JacksApril 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Knowing Wilf's love of christeneing tires, I won't tell you what I originally thought your post heading said! :)

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  2. JeanApril 16, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I hope Wilf's eye condition settles down with the treatment. We're keeping our fingers crossed for him here.

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  3. Bella Roxy & MacduiApril 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Wilf might look very jaunty with an eye patch! Good luck.

    XXXOOO Daisy, kendra & Bella

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  4. Narrative jewelryApril 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Well, the news from Wilfee are not so good. The fact is a glaucoma can be treated. Poor little boy, nothing would have been spare him (rien ne lui aura été épargné)(sorry for my poor english...).
    All my lovest thoughts for him, and you two, you are such good parents.
    Bisous and cuddles to the beloved heroe, and amitiés to you Angus and the Font.

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  5. kksApril 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Wilf, you know how to charm the ladies...! hopefully, you just bumped into something and the eye will be back to "normal" in no time!
    kisses to Wilf's head...
    xoxo
    Sarah Palin is coming to Madison today...even though i have to work, i plan on going to the capitol over lunch....should be interesting.....:)

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  6. ~Kim at Golden Pines~April 16, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I hope the medications do the trick for Wilf and it won't require a trip to the opthamologist.

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  7. Maggie Mae and MaxApril 16, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Extra prayers are on the way for "our" sweet Wilf. :)

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle and Maggie Mae

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  8. SusanApril 16, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    kisses xoxoxoxoxox
    and lots of them
    much love, les Gang

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  9. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsApril 16, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I'm hoping that the medicines do their work and Wilf is comfortable - it seems that he has not suffered through this and that is a blessing.

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  10. JoannaApril 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Give Wilf a kiss on the head from me too, please.

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  11. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Dear Wilfie - maybe your humans can think up some protection - a little casket or sth. avoiding damage when you explore . Love you courageous little chap - you are not alone in the dark - Angus and Lady are wonderful - love from Southern Italy Susanne, Daisy and Foxiie

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  12. LacyApril 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    WOOFS, ooo Wilf, it just keeps on coming, dont it..Hang in there little guy...always thinking good positive thoughts for u...

    b safe,
    the hudson furkids and mama...

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  13. Ina in AlaskaApril 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Was just reading Kim's comment and send my condolences to Madison Wisconsin!

    Hugs to Wilf & we too hope he only bumped into something. We will hang in there with you all on the uncharted course.

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  14. StellaApril 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Ah, Wilf, you are such a joy, beloved by everyone your Dad has introduced you to. I hope your eye doesn't hurt too much and that the meds do the trick.

    Kisses,
    Stella

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  15. rottroverApril 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Paws crossed here for the Family Fellow as well as his Flock...

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  16. D.K. WallApril 16, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Have seen that look many times when we unexpectedly stop at the vet rather than some more exciting adventure.

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  17. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    @Jacks - got a chuckle over what you thought the post heading said :). Wilf, dear, you are so thin yet still jaunty and in charge. You are so beloved! Every day I read your post, Angus, with held breath. Ah, a kiss on the head - how sweet; Kelly needs to think of that :). Prayers for the eye and family.

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  18. houndstoothApril 16, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I'm glad you have such a kind vet to allay Wilf's worries! I hope the eye drops work!

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  19. KBApril 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    The first comment made me laugh out loud!

    I hope that your sweet and uncomplaining family fellow's eye is better very soon. I'm so glad that you had the gentle and understanding vet this time.

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  20. KariApril 17, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    You have learned about diabetes and cancer and you will learn about diseases of the eye. You have strength and love in your hearts and souls. You can handle or do anything if it is what Wilf needs.

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  21. doyle and mollieApril 17, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    oh wilfy, watch yourself ok, much loves xxxx

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  22. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Oh man... I sure hope it gets better. What a gentle soul. A big wag from my pack to him!

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  23. sprinklesApril 23, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    My boys don't like going to the vet's office either. One of them I literally have to carry every single time. Luckily he's a chihuahua so he doesn't weigh much.

    I'm nervous to read the posts ahead. I hope Wilf's eye is ok.

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