Well. We've had a long day.

Well. We've had a long day.

We'd been planning to take a day trip to GA at some point while we were off of work. Since we go back Tuesday we were running out of time and went today. We went to the aquarium and then Dave & Busters for dinner (and of course so the boys could play games). Got back home around 1 this morning. We didn't leave until afternoon, though.

Since Scooter had been doing so well I wasn't too worried about leaving him here unsupervised. I guess I should have thought a little bit harder about that. When we got back his incision looked slightly open, even though it had plenty of staples left in it. I guess he decided to mess with it despite his ointment that was supposed to make him feel better and deter him from licking. 🙁

So... I probably have a cone of shame around here somewhere, but I have no idea where. The last one I remember was pretty chewed up by a former foster, so I really don't know. Anyway, I read on the Internet (I freaking love Google) about wrapping a towel around their neck and securing it with tape. So, that's what I've done.

I'm going to stay up a bit longer to observe him and then I'm going to get some sleep. So far, he's had no breathing or licking issues, thank goodness. I guess I will check his incision in the morning and decide if I need to call the vet. Thankfully, the damage didn't look serious, but it was enough that I definitely don't want him messing with it anymore.

He looks so hilariously pitiful right now. He's just lucky it's not a real cone. He's so short that he has trouble walking with those on. 😛

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.  😃❤