Hoshi’s ear sore

I mentioned in my last blog I found a reddened bump on the inside of Hoshi’s ear. I took Hoshi to the vet today and she thinks it’s a histiocytoma. She checked the cells under a microscope with a slide smear and needle aspiration and said she found round cells which suggests a histiocytoma. It doesn’t seem to bother Hoshi unless I’m trying to clean it. I put peroxide on it this morning and he acted like it hurt. She said they can resolve on their own. If not, they would remove it. Hoshi went home with a 14 day supply of Keflex 250mg 3x daily.

Hoshi is loved at the vet. 🙂 They think he’s cute. I sent them a Christmas card. One tech really spent a lot of time with him. He likes to roll over for belly rubs. She grew up with cockers. She asked where I got him from. I said Gina. She liked his haircut too. She said it was a real cocker cut. I told her Gina trimmed him as well.

Bath Time

Hoshi in snow
Hoshi in snow
I gave Hoshi a bath late tonight–he needed one. I was really pleased how his hair looked after conditioner. It usually poofs up. It laid down nicely this time. I found a red swollen bump inside his left ear flap towards the base. It’s a little smaller than a pea and very reddened. Looks like he’s been scratching it. I’m not sure if it’s a tumor or infection. I’m going to put some of Gabby’s Animax cream and see if looks better otherwise I’ll take him to the vet.

After Hoshi’s bath I took him outside to potty. It was snowing and he went nuts running through the snow. It’s the first snow so far this fall. He’s sleeping right now.

Hoshi sleeping
Hoshi sleeping

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Gabby’s Buddy Roger

Gabby & Roger
Gabby & Roger
It’s been years since our neighbor Roger moved. That was Gabby’s buddy. Gabby would come running over Roger’s as soon as he came home. Roger has a real soft spot for Gabby and they got along great. I haven’t kept in touch. I sent him this picture along with Hoshi’s Christmas card letting him know Gabby passed away.

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Hoshi just puked

It wasn’t long ago we were discussing pancreatitis and not giving our cockers fatty food. Last night I picked up fried chicken for dinner. My mom was giving Hoshi and Beanie french fries. I kept telling her not to feed them that. Then my wife tossed a big piece of fried chicken skin and batter in Hoshi’s bowl. Well he just puked an hour ago this morning. I WONDER WHY!? I know exactly how Hoshi feels because I get heartburn after eating greasy foods. I practically live on Pepcid. The worst feeling is lying in bed with your gut on fire and feeling like you might puke. I’ll have a talk with Cathy later today.

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Hoshi’s first 3 mile walk

It’s bittersweet because me and Gabby did this often. We walked to Detroit and back. Hoshi loved it and I needed the exercise. He’s sleeping like a baby right now. 🙂

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