Several hours later, I collected a sleepy Brutus from the vets along with his bag of strong painkilling medication.
At that point I was hoping by some miracle it was an infection but the awful sinking feeling in my stomach told me otherwise. But they were going to obtain a sample to make sure because there was a slim chance that it could be an infection and that needed to be ruled out. I was working from home that week and later that day I received the call from the vet saying that the X-rays showed it was looking likely that Brutus had bone cancer. “You don’t have any teeth Kevin but hey, who am I to shatter your plans.” Brutus smirked back at him.Īfter a few seconds Brutus replied bluntly, “No, I am not.”Īnd with that, Brutus was led outside and helped into the car by his human Dad while Kev pressed his face against the window and watched the car reverse out of the garage. I’ll bite your legs if you sniff my bum!” Kevin taunted him. But although he was nearly ten years old, he still behaved like a puppy and was obsessed with his toys. His handsome face now frosty with grey fur on his eye tufts and around his muzzle. “See you later then?” Brutus grinned at Kevin. Brutus loved all the staff at the vets – pic taken in healthier times for Brutus “There is a slight swelling on his right hock, it could be an infection or arthritis but we have to rule out more serious things so best we X-ray him.” said the vet and she then organised an X-ray for the following Wednesday. It was painful for Brutus but the dried roo snacks made it a pretty good trade off. The vet let him scoff the rest of the treats in the tub while she examined his hind leg. Saturday 6th August 2022 – At the Vetsīrutus had always loved going to the vets as he gets to kiss the nurses and gets spoilt with treats and this visit was no different. “Not sure yet, I hope so” Brutus shrugged. Kevin looked up from washing his bum and frowned, “Are you OK Brutus?” “The human is taking me to the vets tomorrow to get it looked at.”
“My leg is hurting me.” Brutus sighed one night. Brutus seemed to take some comfort in this contact and the two boys would much prefer to be next to each other rather than with myself or my husband. Kevin had been particularly clingy with Brutus in recent weeks, choosing not to leave his side and curling up next to the old dog whenever he could. It was a particularly cold evening in August and although the gas heater was on, the boys still felt the need to snuggle up to each other. Brutus and Kevin were curled up on the sofa together.
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