Just got back from the vet.

Just got back from the vet.  Scooter got about half of his staples removed.  That was such a long incision that the vet isn't comfortable taking them all out just yet.

Also, he's got some irritation at the staples closest to his penis (I think urine has been getting on them), so Dr. Long recommended that we put Desitin on there to keep it protected and to keep him from licking.  Scoot has been surprisingly good about not licking most of his incision, but he goes after that one little area so I'm sure it has been bothering him.  We go back next Thursday to see about having the rest removed.

I didn't see him when I picked Scooter up last week and we didn't get to talk much today (he had an emergency, sadly), but he did tell me that Scoot's cancer could come back anytime.  🙁  I just need to keep a close eye on him and bring him in if anything changes.  I hate the thought of that, but he's doing really well so far.  He's gaining weight and strength and looking better than he has in a couple of months, honestly.  So, I'm staying optimistic and we're just going to try to enjoy life together for a while.  🙂

My handsome man resting under my nail art table.

My handsome man resting under my nail art table. I'm so grateful that he's still here with me. ❤

I guess I went from light and bright to dark.

I guess I went from light and bright to dark.  LOL  These again, are not super fancy - just basic stamping, but I love this polish so much!  It is Tails of Love by FingerPaints.  The polish looks chrome, but it's got small round pieces of something (clear glitter?) in it to give it texture.  I know that a lot of people hate textured polish, but sometimes it's just what I need!  I love how deep it looks!

I used one coat of topcoat over the polish itself and then another over the stamping to seal it in.  This is a very hungry polish because I can still feel the texture on my nails, but I don't mind that.  If you wanted it to feel smooth, it would probably need 3 or 4 layers of a thick topcoat.

Sadly, I'm about to take these off.  I've been meaning to post them for days, but just didn't get around to doing it.  LOL  But my left hand is chipping like crazy, so it's time.  🙁  The chipping is the only downside (for me) of wearing super - thick polish.  Also, my right thumb is bugging me.  The stamping image actually wasn't wide enough to cover my whole nail and while I COULD have gone back in with another stamping of the image and tried to line it up I was just like "Nah." and went to bed.  I'm being super lazy right now.  LOL

Scoot finished his antibiotics and pain pills yesterday.

Scoot finished his antibiotics and pain pills yesterday. He gets his staples out tomorrow morning. We're all ready. LOL He's mostly good, but sometimes we have to stop him from licking. Thankfully, we've been home and able to watch him. 

He seems to be doing really well. Gaining strength every day!

I made a 97 on the Biology test I took on no sleep the day that Scooter had surgery. 😳

I made a 97 on the Biology test I took on no sleep the day that Scooter had surgery. 😳

Just walked Scooter and he not only lifted his leg to pee, but...

Just walked Scooter and he not only lifted his leg to pee, but nearly took my fingers off when I gave him his treat.  That's about right.  😃❤

For some reason this is not a great picture, but it makes me happy nonetheless.

For some reason this is not a great picture, but it makes me happy nonetheless. My old man is chewing a bone and he has even gone up the step to get in the kitchen a few times. Yay, Scooter! Every little thing he does that brings him a bit closer to his old self just makes my day! ❤❤❤