cheekychinchilla
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Hey guys!
Today was one of the worst days I've had in work for a very long time. It was just insane! I had to keep helping in the back and trying to catch up but we were all just chasing our own tails. So many intensive, actual emergency cases. At the end of the day we handed over 18 inpatients (not including strays) to our private vet team. 18!! That's just mental.
Had a bad afternoon too. I really felt for the vet I was with too as he was quite obviously upset and things really got to him too. We did 4 pts's in a row when he started his shift - 3 unnecessary ones that we most definitely could have fixed. I've not seen him fight so hard to keep animals alive! After the 4th one he just kept saying "I'm not going to kill the next one. I'm not going to kill the next one"
We did a few more after that too, but they most certainly did need to go to heaven unfortunately. So bloody sad tho!! I almost cried during one because I couldn't believe we were doing it. What a waste!!
It's very difficult to deal with when it's a surprise. If it's booked in for something small or something you know we can fix it's quite a shock when an owner doesn't want to try. I know it's a very personal choice, but it is heartbreaking knowing you can fix something but can't.
Anyway, we did have some good moments and we all managed to keep each other going. One of the consults I was in was hilarious. Me, the vet, and the 2 women who brought the dog in were literally in hysterics laughing. God knows what the clients in the waiting room thought. They basically brought their dog in because he had a lump on his bum and was struggling to sit down or walk very far. Fair enough..... The diagnosis? He was FAT! LOL! The 'lump' was a fat pouch/cushion and he didn't want to walk anywhere because he was really, really fat! Bless him he actually looked embarrassed, he had such an expressive face! And in the 3 months he'd been on a diet he'd actually gained 1kg, which in human terms is the same as an adult putting on a stone or so. That dog will stay fat forever, he really will *eye roll* But it was a nice bit of comic relief really. Funny little dog!
I did get some puppy cuddles in earlier this morning as well. We saw a little poodle X thing and a Cocker Spaniel. So damn cute!
I got a proper work-out this morning as well. We had a greyhound come in with an arterial bleed (cut paw) and the front porch, waiting room, and then the consult room looked like it was a set in Saw. Holy sh*t I have not ever, ever seen that much blood come out of something! And I had to clean the lot. I had to wash down and scrub the front twice (2 buckets of disinfectant at a time!), clean up and mop the waiting room twice, and it took me two goes to do the consult room too. Needless to say I am painful as hell and I probably shouldn't have done it by myself. But there was no one else, everyone was snowed under with their own stuff. I did get a good workout though and if I haven't lost half a stone in sweat this weekend I will be p*ssed off
Had a nice, healthy-ish tea and one of the new low cal/alcohol beer drinks - Radler. Will have some choccy in a bit and then most definitely jumping right on to the wagon tomorrow. Also not setting an alarm or getting up until I really need to in the morning.
I feel awful now. But I do really think the Amitriptyline are working and doing a decent job. I *should* feel much worse than I do. Ok I was closed to cowering in a corner rocking and crying earlier, but I don't feel so bad now. I have no doubt the pain will come and kick my ass tomorrow, it's already starting to build, but yeah I think these meds may actually do some good
Hoping Dave will feel a bit better soon and the steroids should kick in in a day or two and give him some relief and let the Piriton do their magic.
I hope I get a good person at Skoda. It does sound like they have great customer service and amazing aftercare/sales. I'm just worried that I've made this decision and gotten my hopes up and they'll tell me I can't afford it. We'll see though.
For now my car is actually doing all the things it should. All my displays work and it's telling me if the lights are left on or if the keys are still in, etc... Which had all stopped. So *fingers crossed* that's it now while I try and get a new one sorted.
Hope y'all have had lovely weekends. I will catch up on your diaries tomorry.xx
Today was one of the worst days I've had in work for a very long time. It was just insane! I had to keep helping in the back and trying to catch up but we were all just chasing our own tails. So many intensive, actual emergency cases. At the end of the day we handed over 18 inpatients (not including strays) to our private vet team. 18!! That's just mental.
Had a bad afternoon too. I really felt for the vet I was with too as he was quite obviously upset and things really got to him too. We did 4 pts's in a row when he started his shift - 3 unnecessary ones that we most definitely could have fixed. I've not seen him fight so hard to keep animals alive! After the 4th one he just kept saying "I'm not going to kill the next one. I'm not going to kill the next one"
We did a few more after that too, but they most certainly did need to go to heaven unfortunately. So bloody sad tho!! I almost cried during one because I couldn't believe we were doing it. What a waste!!It's very difficult to deal with when it's a surprise. If it's booked in for something small or something you know we can fix it's quite a shock when an owner doesn't want to try. I know it's a very personal choice, but it is heartbreaking knowing you can fix something but can't.
Anyway, we did have some good moments and we all managed to keep each other going. One of the consults I was in was hilarious. Me, the vet, and the 2 women who brought the dog in were literally in hysterics laughing. God knows what the clients in the waiting room thought. They basically brought their dog in because he had a lump on his bum and was struggling to sit down or walk very far. Fair enough..... The diagnosis? He was FAT! LOL! The 'lump' was a fat pouch/cushion and he didn't want to walk anywhere because he was really, really fat! Bless him he actually looked embarrassed, he had such an expressive face! And in the 3 months he'd been on a diet he'd actually gained 1kg, which in human terms is the same as an adult putting on a stone or so. That dog will stay fat forever, he really will *eye roll* But it was a nice bit of comic relief really. Funny little dog!
I did get some puppy cuddles in earlier this morning as well. We saw a little poodle X thing and a Cocker Spaniel. So damn cute!
I got a proper work-out this morning as well. We had a greyhound come in with an arterial bleed (cut paw) and the front porch, waiting room, and then the consult room looked like it was a set in Saw. Holy sh*t I have not ever, ever seen that much blood come out of something! And I had to clean the lot. I had to wash down and scrub the front twice (2 buckets of disinfectant at a time!), clean up and mop the waiting room twice, and it took me two goes to do the consult room too. Needless to say I am painful as hell and I probably shouldn't have done it by myself. But there was no one else, everyone was snowed under with their own stuff. I did get a good workout though and if I haven't lost half a stone in sweat this weekend I will be p*ssed off
Had a nice, healthy-ish tea and one of the new low cal/alcohol beer drinks - Radler. Will have some choccy in a bit and then most definitely jumping right on to the wagon tomorrow. Also not setting an alarm or getting up until I really need to in the morning.
I feel awful now. But I do really think the Amitriptyline are working and doing a decent job. I *should* feel much worse than I do. Ok I was closed to cowering in a corner rocking and crying earlier, but I don't feel so bad now. I have no doubt the pain will come and kick my ass tomorrow, it's already starting to build, but yeah I think these meds may actually do some good
Hoping Dave will feel a bit better soon and the steroids should kick in in a day or two and give him some relief and let the Piriton do their magic.
I hope I get a good person at Skoda. It does sound like they have great customer service and amazing aftercare/sales. I'm just worried that I've made this decision and gotten my hopes up and they'll tell me I can't afford it. We'll see though.
For now my car is actually doing all the things it should. All my displays work and it's telling me if the lights are left on or if the keys are still in, etc... Which had all stopped. So *fingers crossed* that's it now while I try and get a new one sorted.
Hope y'all have had lovely weekends. I will catch up on your diaries tomorry.xx
