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My intention to read all the fic in the world and catch up with other stuff has failed so far this weekend.

It was going okay yesterday, and then on the night our dog slipped somehow and managed to rip off two of his nails. All I heard was a huge thump, and then Tex going onto his cushion, where I soon found out he was bleeding badly. By the end of the evening the house was resembling a grisly crime scene, bloody footprints everywhere, on the carpet, round and round the kitchen, along the passage. Cleaning those up when I wasn't feeling that hot anyway wasn't fun at all. Then for added not funness, one of the cats puked on the sofa.

Calling the emergency vet she gave advice, which is how Tex ended up with a stump sock taped loosely around his leg. She said if he was younger we'd have had to take him in, but he's an old man, over 17, so he doesn't walk far. He's asleep right now, but I'm keeping an eye on him. And also asking for a do over on these last few days. Anyone able to make that happen?

ETA: Neighbour has been and finished fixing the fence. There are some very lovely people in this world.

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Poor Tex! That sounds horrible and painful.

I wish I could make do overs happen. My life would be so much more productive and happy.

It was horrible. He's not as steady on his feet as he used to so I don't know if he slipped on the hard floor and caught his foot or what. Just that it resulted in a lot of blood and two nails on the floor :(

I want do overs. Surely a way should have been invented by now?

Oh no! Poor, poor Tex! It must have hurt like hell. I hope his paw will heal without any complications. *keeps fingers crossed* And poor you, having to clean up all of that blood AND cat puke too. You totally deserve a do-over, I wish I could provide you with one. But yay! for nice neighbours!

Oh wow, I am sending you a do-over when I get the time machine working again.

Poor Tex.

OMG! Poor Tex!

It was weird because he didn't yelp at the time. Because yeah, it had to have hurt big time.

Cleaning up the blood sucked. Especially as the top of the mop bucket had blown away so I was having to wring by hand.

That is very kind of you, because a do-over would be very welcome right now.

He's my poppet.

He looked so woeful.

I'm sure he did. Poor thing! How's he doing today?

He's moving around, if a little stiffly.

He can't walk distances now anyway, but I think he'll be sticking to the garden for a few days.

Poor thing. Give him a bit smooch for me.

That sounds horrible! :((( Hopefully tomorrow'll be calmer.

It was horrible. I'm ready to strike this weekend off.

How are you feeling? Better I hope.

Still coughing like crazy, but at least I think I escaped the fever. Stupid Adam, he made us all sick! :P

ouch - poor Tex. Clearing up blood and cat puke is so not how anyone wants to spend their weekend!

It really wasn't. Thankfully he's much better now.

Aw, poor Tex. Poor cat. And poor you! *hugs*

Awww, poor thing! I hope it doesn't pain him for very long :(

Aww poor puppy! :( *hugs you too*

He's a sad dog just now :(

I hope not. He's stretched out on the couch sleeping right now. It's been a shock for him.

We were a pathetic bunch last night for sure.

Ouch. Poor Tex. Toenails bleed like a bitch. My dogs have solid black toenails so you can't see the quick when you are trimming their nails. Every once in a blue moon, I'll cut too far and hit the quick and then there are bloody footprints all over the house. I hope he's okay!

:hugs you: I hope you have a much better day, hon.

Poor Tex! I hope this isn't too traumatic for him (or you). *hugs all around*

*hugs all around* hopefully today will be/is betterific

Aww,poor Tex!

Yikes. Poor dog. :( That sounds terrifying. Hope the next few days get better for you!

(Also, 17?! Wow, what kind of dog is he?)

Oh animals. Sometimes you're more trouble than you're worth. I hope today is a better day! ♥

I was freaked just how much blood there was. Thankfully he seems to be okay today, a little stiff, but that's not surprising.

Thank you ♥

He didn't have a good night, that's for sure.

Thank you :)

It's getting there :)

He was a sad dog :(

Yeah, it was scary.

He's a cross breed. Supposedly a yorkie/jack russle cross, in reality he looks like neither of those. So who knows?

They are a trial at times. But so loveable you don't care.

Thank you ♥

If he's in a lot of pain, you can give him baby aspirin to help take the edge off - maybe even a little bit of ice to help the swelling.

Ow, poor Tex!

Your entire family has been having a rough time of it, it seems, including the fuzzy faces. :( I hope everybody starts having an easier time of it and gets on the mend soon.

&hearts

poor animals! poor you!

It's been sad city around these parts.

Ow is right. :(

I hope so too. I've just had to clean James' arm as it's become infected. This stuff can stop any time now.

:( Aw, poor kitty. I hope he gets on the mend!

They're all okay today, thank goodness.

:( Poor Tex and poor you! I hope things are better today, hon ♥

(p.s. there will totally be happy fic for you asap, it's just a little delayed because my laptop died :( But it (mostly) exists on paper! Honest.)

OMG, give Tex all the pats in the world for me.

Things are much better today. And for you too I see. Which I'm very glad at.

That's fine. Like I said, just knowing it exists is awesome ♥

I gave him an extra special hug and said it was from you.

Poor baby.