Brillo Pads are a BIG NO-NO

[Lindsey, Lee, Whopper and Simba]

Hi guys! It's me Whopper. Thanks for all the well-wishes. I'm hanging in there but definitely in pain and don't really have much energy. I don't know what got into me Friday night...I've never eaten (or should I say swallowed) anything I wasn't supposed to but I think that thing called a brillo pad must have somehow confused me. I woke up not feeling well and my mom and dad knew that something wasn't right. I didn't want to drink or eat anything. I just wanted whatever was stuck inside of me to get out already. It didn't so off to the vet we went. My mom rode in the back seat with me for a change which was nice.

I normally am pretty calm but the vets office just got me so worked up. My mom and dad kept telling me to be quiet and to sit or lay down in the waiting room but I could only listen for a few seconds. Those other dogs there were making me crazy so I just kept barking. They took me back into this room where two nice ladies checked me out. They stuck that thing up my butt which I didn't like so much and then said they were going to take some tummy pictures. My mom and dad left me and I got really scared. I got to see them again 20 minutes later which seemed like forever and when the lady in the white coat was talking to them, my mom was petting me and asking me what did I do. I was so confused and both my parents seemed concerned so I knew things weren't good. My mom and dad gave me lots of hugs and kisses and then they were gone.

The next few days are a bit of a blur. I was definitely in pain but they had this thing in my right front leg and kept telling me it was going to make me feel better. I have never spent a night away from both my mom and my dad so that first night was killer. When everyone left I was sleeping but in the middle of the night I woke up scared and alone so I pulled that thing in my leg right out. I'll show them! I later learned that my rebellion cost mom and dad an extra $72 but they have this thing called insurance so it should be okay. The next morning people came back and they gave me lots of love. It's all kind of blurry until the next day in the late afternoon when mom and dad came back to get me. The people at the vet had taken me out of my crate to get me ready for home and I put up a real stink and refused to go back in. I showed them again! Instead they brought me to a room and in came my mom and dad to wait with me for the lady in the white coat to come and talk to them again. I was so happy to see them but I just wanted to get out of there. Mom kept telling me not to worry that they were taking me home!

Ahhhh...It is so nice to be home and my mom and dad have made sure that one of them is always with me. They've also fed me chicken and rice and for some reason I now get 4 meals a day instead of two. I have to take lots of medicine which I'm not very good at but at least I get some peanutbutter to help it all go down. I can't go for any walks or say hi to any friends until these things called stitches come out in 10-14 days. Right now I'm too tired and it hurts too much anyway but I hope I'm not going stir crazy in a few days. Oh yea...I made my parents feel really bad for me at the vet because they had this huge cone on my head. When I got home my mom took it right off. She put me in a t-shirt at bed time but after a few hours in the bed I decided to move to the living room. My mom woke up and came in there too. Can you believe it! She slept on the couch to make sure I was okay and so that I wouldn't have to put back on that stupid cone and try and sleep. This morning my mom still loved me even though I kept her up and said it was okay because she now enjoys these shakes that give her lots of energy and help her to feel great! I wonder when I'll get to lick the batter from that again and if it will speed up my recovery! Anyway, I know my story so far is a long one but I wanted to let you guys know that I'm doing okay and I'm keeping my paws crossed that I've learned my lesson and don't make the same mistake again.

[Lynda Kamrath]

So, how in the world did they determine that it was a brillo pad? I can see why you were feeling poorly. Did it finally pass?

[Heather and Molly Doodle]

Glad you're on the mend! Molly ate a stuffed cat toy (she still claims it was an assassination attempt by her feline brothers) and ended up with a BIG problem. Same surgery as you... Give it a week or so and you'll be back to your happy dood self. Doodle hug from Molly; feel better soon!

[Lindsey, Lee, Whopper and Simba]

Hi Shelby. My parents have petplan for me. They have the bronze policy for now with a $200 deductible and 100% coverage. They already received one notification from the company regarding the claim for this mess so that's a good sign!

[Christine & Shelby]

Whopper.... I am so glad you are home with your mom and dad again. I will be sure to beware of the brillo-pad... although mom is in the background saying we don't have any brillo-pads in our house, so I guess I am ok on that front! Take care of yourself and don't over do it too soon.... Thanks for sharing your experience, sounds scary, but you are a brave doodle! Random Question - what kind of insurance do your parents have for you?

[Debbie Penny]

So glad to hear your on the way to recovery, must have been a real scary time. Thank goodness for wonderful mom's and dad's that take such great care of you. Doodle hugs from Teddi and Charlie, get well soon!.

[Carol and Banjo]

Yikes Whopper! I'm sure glad you will be ok! How scary for you and your mommy and daddy. Chill out for a few days and I'm sure you'll be back to your good ole self real soon! xoxo

[Penny, Comiskey & Beemer]

Whopper...aren't our parents the best....they take such good care of us...and no matter what we do..they love us so much....when I had surgery...my daddy slept with me on the floor (in an X-pen) for 2 months!....Glad to hear that you don't have to wear that stupid cone on your head....never had one....never will! (I think they are for the entertainment of humans)...keep your chin up, my man, and your nose out of the Brillo Box!....hugs...Beemer

[Kathie and the gang]

Glad your home and feeling better. I had to have surgery for a sock ( I was only 5 months old), that wouldn't pass. The Vet offered to give Mom her sock back after surgery, but she said no thanks. We don't have Brillo Pads at my house, but I do like sponges, so Mom has to keep them put away (out of sight ).

[Kyoko]

I am so glad that he is doing OK. It is sooo scary!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Doodles may be known for their good looks and winning personalities but they are certainly not known for their discriminating palates. Glad to hear that Whopper is going to be ok. The only question is what will they eat next? Quincy once ate a latex glove but luckily passed it a few hours later. I am a little obsessive about watching him but he still manages to get into something. The good thing is he usually tells on himself. He is always near me so if he suddenly disappears I know he is up to no good.Doodle hugs and get well wishes to Whopper.