Jennyarn

No sooner had I returned home with Spice from her veterinary
appointment than I noticed something amiss with Tommy. One
of his lower fangs was precariously sticking out from his mouth.
It was still attached but by the next morning it had come out.

We went to the vet where I was distressed to learn that Tommy has several
issues with his teeth and gums. And it would be nearly a week before the
veterinary clinic had a space open to tend to them. In the meantime,
Tommy had to take antibiotics. I also gave him plenty of catnip in case
that could offset any hurting.

Poor darling Tommy had to have seven teeth removed. That includes every
single one of his fangs! I’m sad about that, and even more sad that he’s been
living with bad, probably painful, teeth. Tommy’s a matter-of-fact kind of boy.
He’s not one for melodrama. Seeing him look so solemn after his surgery was
not easy. He looked traumatized. At least he let me give him lots of snuggles
and attention.

I knew what might cheer him up: baby food! Not only is he bananas for baby food,
a food so soft might be ideal for a sore mouth. So after his rounds of pain killer and
antibiotics, Tommy gets to indulge in his yummy favorite. The other connoisseurs
of this delectable treat were more than willing to have a sample too. I wish baby food
was sold by the pound! I suppose any amount bigger than the little jars would just be
too shocking in price.

I have a little ziploc bag containing Tommy’s teeth. What does one do
with such possessions? Tommy needs his own little pillow. Then the
teeth can go underneath and the tooth fairy will owe him a visit!