Pet Expo; Swollen Paw!

If you've seen the past two pictures we posted yesterday, you'll notice both were from the Bay Area Pet Expo! Well - we spent our whole day there yesterday. It was fun! It was the first time the event was held here. We welcome it very much because there are not many events that Bailey and I can go together. I don't think they were expecting the number of visiotrs we did because there were SO MANY PEOPLE AND DOGS. Bailey was a bit nervous, but did well especially with frequent breaks outdoors to get fresh air. There were adoption events, and lots of vendors selling services and products, and of course a bunch of freebies too. We entered in a bunch of giveways, and spent some time washing the splash dogs (which was REALLY cool to see dogs leap over the platform for their toys.!!!!). Bailey  There were agility demos and a costume contest too :) I didn't manage to multitask on this trip, getting only two pictures. But, we totally recommend the event and its coming to a couple of cities this year. Our local one had a facebook page, so I suggest trying to see if yours does too.

March 26th, 2011- South Florida
April 16 - Houston
May 7th - Phoenix
May 21 - Charlotte
July 30 - San Antonio
Aug 20 -Denver
Sept 24 - New England
Oct 8 - New Mexico
Oct 29 - St Louis
Nov 12 - Atlanta

Links to each are available along the left hand toolbar at Bay Area Pet Expo.






Bailey got a couple of things from the expo, but my highlight was finding him a replacement for the deer antler he finished last year. I got him a new antler! It was about 12" long and only $14 - great deal! :) We also lucked out and got some Blue Buffalo Jerky for $2/bag. :) Bailey's favorite booth was this booth that was selling frozen pet food. They had a toaster oven on site and was making treat sized samples for the doggies.. and humans! Well - Bailey had about 10 of them because everytime he passed the booth the smell would suck him in and no one said no to him. hahahaha. little booger. I think Bailey gained 5 lbs yesterday. :T But he had a blast attending with his BFF Catch Baker. Also, we spun a wheel and won a "dog bracelet". Its cute. It says "Run Fast". Only was able to keep it on for 2 minutes before Bailey started chewing on it.

Last night right before going to bed, Bailey was licking one of his paws, and sorta chewing at it. So, i took a look and it looked like something had cut the skin between his "main" toepad and the rest of this toepads. I put some antibiotic cream on it, wrapped him in a pink valentine sock and we went to bed.

When we woke up this morning, I took the sock off, and his paw had swollen up and was a bit puffy. However, nothing had changed form where i thought the cut was - and I am wondering if it had anything to do with the antibiotic cream - or the rubber band i  used to to secure the sock on. Anywhoo, got a bit scared. Our vet was closed so... I took him to the mobile clinic (thank goodness they were doing shots this morning at the local pet store!!) . They normally only do vaccinations and testing, but I hoped the volunteer vet on staff would be nice enough to look at it free of charge. And, he did. What a nice young guy :). He said that it was swollen but he couldn't be sure if it was a cut or if he got a splinter in it. So, he helped me shave some fur around the paw and wiped the area with some first aid stuff. He said watch it for pus, and keep bailey from long walks or runs for a few days. We thanked him a bunch of times then we were were on my way.  So! it was too nice of a day, so we went to the park. Bailey spent it half on/ half off leash. He had a blast - Callie was there of course and he has the cutest expression when I say "let's go find callie" - he looks so determined and excited to find her - as if he has butterflies in his tummy. hehe. Anywhoo, had a blast at the park, and strange thing was that after......... the swelling was completely gone. he laid down in the parking lot for me to furminate him before going home and to clean the paw... and it was now back to normal size (picture)! Well.... maybe it was the rubber band that cut off circulation.. swelling the paw up? I don't know. Anyways, Bailey's been putting weight on it, theres no pain when i squeeze it or anything, and he doesnt act as if anything is different except licking it last night. Since then he hasn;t licked it. well! we hope it will heal up soon.  Above is a most recent picture of it. It's not oozing anything and we hope it wont. poor little guy. I will give him extra hugs and kisses.


Well we are extremely sad that the weekend is over, but hope that everyone has a great week ahead and..... enjoy all our pictures!!!!!!

 

Bailey 5 minnutes ago. All fluffy from his bath.

Bailey chewing on his new reindeer antler. yummy! treat for being a good patient of mommy's and tolerating a pink sock....

  

Bailey on Friday happily chewing away at his rawhide. 

He even knows how to look happy doing it. Actually, I think he's trying to say: "mom - really? - while im on my side chewing this??"? It was really cute because he had it inbetween his two paws like he was hugging it. :)

  

Bailey showing off his pearly whites. i brush his teeth once a week. :) 

Here's a video we just shot before I took the picture of the paw. he is really tired from this weekend's activities.... haha