It was another day of worry, as I abandoned a day off to rush big Murphy to the vets. Murph was a little lethargic this morning, and David's call was proved the right one as examination showed Murphy had a high temperature. Being a German Shepherd, there was a concern re Spleen tumours, and having just gone through that with Oskar it isn't something that I'd wish on anyone. As a precaution, blood tests were done and although they cannot guarantee anything, indications are that liver enzymes etc are all functioning correctly.
Murphy left the vets after an antibiotic injection to treat any infection, and tablets, and he started to look a lot brighter soon after. There was more adventuring to come though, as he headed to my Mam's for a walk with her dog Lacey (who I rescued many years ago) and a bask in the sunshine.
All in all quite a day for the big lad, and although I have to say, old age is catching up with him, it was great to spend that time with him.
Murphy left the vets after an antibiotic injection to treat any infection, and tablets, and he started to look a lot brighter soon after. There was more adventuring to come though, as he headed to my Mam's for a walk with her dog Lacey (who I rescued many years ago) and a bask in the sunshine.
All in all quite a day for the big lad, and although I have to say, old age is catching up with him, it was great to spend that time with him.