The title says it all. My beloved furry soldier aka Captain FOREVER NAUGHTY aka Chester has wounded his hind legs in a battle. He got this infection since Sunday. Was caught licking his hind legs with great concentration. Unfortunately not one of us know what causes it. The only thing the war doctor inform us is that he might have step on something blunt (or his legs might have come into contact with an unknown X substance; errr should I call Agent Moulder and Scully?).
Can you see the reddish swollen skin? Even some of his black skin (paw’s base) has peeled off. Kesian. Doctor’s diagnosis: Pododermatitis (an inflammatory disease that involves the feet of dogs). Doc gave him some antibiotics and swelling pills.
He was very happy when we said “Chester, let’s see doctor”.
He was very fierce when he saw other dogs and cat at the ‘first aid’ camp.
He struggled with the doctor (vet) and nurse when they were trying to diagnose his condition.
He struggled even more when the doctor was trying to dress his wound with iodine.
We redress his wound upon reaching home. We immerse some gauze with iodine and place it right in the ‘hole’ at his paw’s base.
Then we bind it all together with cotton film and plaster.
Oh lala! Because of his wounded hind legs, I let him wear a plastic to cover his bandage (tie with rubber band) before bringing him out for his night potty. Unfortunately he doesn’t want to pee le. Later I let him wear a pair of my socks (tie with rubber band again) and still he doesn’t want to pee. Sigh. Maybe he’s scare that he will miss his aim and ‘kena’ his new fashion. 
Other than this little ‘unlucky’ thing happening to him, he’s as good as he gets. His appetite is normal and he’s as charming and naughty as he ever wanted to be.
Get well soon buddy!
p/s: I woke up this morning and guess what? He has bitten off both bandages, eaten 2 cotton films and 1 of the iodine gauze has disappeared!!! 
Tags: Chester, Pododermatitis, iodine
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Gallivanter Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 8:53 amVisit Gallivanter
Rubber bands are not good ler. After a while, it’ll hurt.
hedonistics anonymous Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 9:15 amVisit hedonistics anonymous
awwwwww poor chester.. sayang sayang… checheh, get him an e-collar.. the type that looks like a lampshade. it’ll prevent him from chewing off the bandages.
dreamcatcher Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 10:09 amVisit dreamcatcher
poder… is something like kudis or kurap?? urghhh!! hope there’re no maggots making home in the ‘hole’. whoa… no rubberband, mind! interrupts circulation. hang in tough ol’ boy!!
Wuching Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 10:25 amVisit Wuching
chester’s been to dirty places! ee..
Che-Cheh Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 12:56 pmVisit Che-Cheh
Daniel, yes I know. He only wears it if he’s going out of the house. If not I would have to change his bandage everytime. Hedo, I think he will somehow find away to chew the lampshade.
mspretty Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 4:07 pmVisit mspretty
Mo-C Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 5:31 pmVisit Mo-C
get well soon chester
Bryan Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 7:23 pmVisit Bryan
Chester eats everything!
Che-Cheh Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 8:29 pmVisit Che-Cheh
Ms Pretty, Mo-C and Bryan, Chester “woof woof” (thank you guys! I’m getting better already)
Alexallied Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 9:56 pmVisit Alexallied
get well soon dude!
moz monster Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 12:57 amVisit moz monster
Get well soon, Chester BQ !!!
Che-Cheh Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 3:23 pmVisit Che-Cheh
Alexallied and Moz, Chester said TQ heng tai!
saoirse Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 1:01 pmVisit saoirse
Poor chester. Anyway, I like the pic you took on chester - the third one… Looks like he is wearing shoes.
Che-Cheh Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:53 pmVisit Che-Cheh
Saoirse, hahaha ya like horse shoe!
Che-Cheh » I Love To Eat Bandages! Says:
February 9th, 2007 at 7:45 amVisit Che-Cheh » I Love To Eat Bandages!
[…] I won’t get to taste my new food anymore because according to her, my hind legs (pododermatitis) will probably be healed by today. I’m a little bit sad but alot happier now. Woof! Woof! I […]
Kleio Says:
February 9th, 2007 at 10:20 amVisit Kleio
By the time I am reading this… hope you are already well now Chester