Cody Goes To The Vet

Last week I spent a reasonable, okay an unreasonable amount of time obsessing over pet hospital reviews. Nothing but the BEST for my fur-babies. I was trying to holdout on choosing a new vet until our upcoming move to the opposite side of Fort Worth but the move keeps getting pushed back and the holdout needed to end. Driving to downtown Dallas to the old vet office is just too darn far now. My top choice was a Banfield since it would be easy to switch again once we move in January, I figure all their computer systems are connected and record sharing would be a breeze. But oh my, oh my....hmm, no way...my babies will not be seen at a Banfield. Reviews were the worst I came across in my research. I've always preferred privately owned pet hospitals versus corporate owned, simply a preference. I took the boys to Banfield during their puppy year and then I was done, I guess I'll continue to stay away. There are decent Banfield's out there, I'm sure. I'm not trying to dis them, but the large corporate feel is not what I prefer. As I said before....it's a preference thing! After finally choosing a new vet it was lucky little Cody that received the distinguished honor of being seen first. 

When I was heading out the door with Cody in my arms late in the afternoon, Brad asked if I had "the cage" in the pathfinder for Cody already? I was puzzled for a brief moment, as Cody is way too evolved for a cage. LOL! Plus it's not a "cage", it's a carrier. What a silly husband I have, calling it a cage and thinking Cody needs to be in one. LOL! We used the carrier with both boys together in it. But typically when it was/is only one boy by himself I just sit them upfront with me. Cody sits on the floorboard on the passenger side. He rides shotgun!

I'm happy to report the appointment went well from most standpoints. As well as it could go when one has an elderly pug. The vet and I discussed options concerning his eyesight. She did some eye staining to figure out which parts of his eye are still working. He's been blind in the right eye for many months now. His left eye has been a bit of a mystery though. The vet determined Cody is unable to see out of his left eye except for a slight detection of light and dark. His cornea which controls the recognition of lightness/darkness is still working a little. So sadly he is basically completely blind. Of course that wasn't great to hear, yet I'm somewhat glad to know a little more. Other than his loss of eyesight and some arthritis he's doing quite well.

Message to Cody...your new doc says you're in good shape for your advanced age, big man! You'll be celebrating your Sweet 16 in 4 weeks. So get your party hat on order from Amazon!!!