Last week was specialist week for Leon. He saw both the dentist and his dermatologist.

We had a free dental exam (a very generous program for assistance dogs) and discovered a problem with one of his front lower canines. It’s discolored and it is likely that the pulp is dying/has died. Since it is a major tooth, the vet dentist is wanting to do x-rays to see the status of the pulp and, depending on what they find, do a root canal. He said extraction of the tooth is not a good idea –would cost the same as the root canal–and the tooth is needed to help keep his tongue in his mouth. The vet dentist said this needs to be done within the next 4 months. Yikes.

Leon’s appointment with his dermatologist went okay. He’s been put on a course of antibiotics, a stronger steroid and some ear drops for an ear infection. I am to continue the 1-2x a week bathing with the special shampoo. Leon goes to our local vet for a recheck in a couple of weeks to see if things are clearing up (belly rash and ear infection). More bloodwork then, too.

Leon’s in good spirits as always. Happy, happy dog. We had “fun” painting yesterday. I had a project for a friend where I needed Leon’s paw print. Not hard, I thought. Used a paint brush to brush Leon’s paw and applied it to paper. Took a while to get a print that looked nice.

I was putting Leon’s paw ina  bowl of water to rinse it off and Leon decided to take off through my apartment (knocking over the bowl of water with paint in it in the process). Oh, what a mess! haha

Thankfully, it was a paint that comes up with soap and water.

Leon did wonderfully when we went to visit a friend in the hospital. He’s very good at remembering routes and helped me find the way to go. He has many fans among the nurses/staff there.

Side note: I should hopefully have my camera fixed sometime soon (battery compartment won’t stay closed –duct tape only held it for so long) so I can take and upload more photos.