Pets

mr715

(4,179 posts) Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:34 PM Apr 27

Took Cooper to the vet

She had an ear infection that wasn't resolving, so they gave her some light sedation and cleaned her up. Gave her a round of antibiotics and some antibiotic ear treatment.

She is resting comfortably on the couch now after a busy day. She's 13 years old but still acts like the first day we met 12+ years ago.

Last time I took her to the vet, I (jokingly) groused at how quickly she ran away with the vet without even looking back. This time the poor girl was scared and didn't want to go without me.

She's my baby!

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Took Cooper to the vet (Original Post) mr715 Apr 27 OP

awwwww Skittles Apr 27 #1

She is objectively the cutest dog. mr715 Apr 27 #2

I had to look up amstaff Skittles Apr 27 #3

Fancy for pit bull I guess. mr715 Apr 27 #4

I agree about pitbulls Skittles Apr 27 #5

My Scout is 54% Pit Bull, 24% German Shepherd, and 22% White Swiss Shepherd. Polly Hennessey Apr 27 #6

I'm glad she got good treatment for her ear infection MIButterfly Apr 27 #7

Thank you! mr715 Apr 27 #8

And may you ... oldsoldierfadingfast Apr 27 #9

Thanks. mr715 Apr 27 #10

Skittles

(172,917 posts)

1. awwwww

Reply to mr715 (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:35 PM

Apr 27

mr715

(4,179 posts)

2. She is objectively the cutest dog.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:38 PM

Apr 27

75% Amstaff, 25% German Shep. She has one up ear and one down ear.

Born on the streets of the Bronx and raised in NYC. Moved with me to Miami to finish my Ph.D.

Skittles

(172,917 posts)

3. I had to look up amstaff

Reply to mr715 (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:40 PM

Apr 27

pretty cool!

mr715

(4,179 posts)

4. Fancy for pit bull I guess.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:45 PM

Apr 27

Her first vet said she doesn't look like a pit bull because she has "gentle features", I haven't met a single pitbull that isn't a love sponge.

The term Animal Care and Control uses in NYC is "borough bred" or "All American dog"

Skittles

(172,917 posts)

5. I agree about pitbulls

Reply to mr715 (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:48 PM

Apr 27

very strong big softies

Polly Hennessey

(8,974 posts)

6. My Scout is 54% Pit Bull, 24% German Shepherd, and 22% White Swiss Shepherd.

Reply to mr715 (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 06:01 PM

Apr 27

She is perfection.

MIButterfly

(3,152 posts)

7. I'm glad she got good treatment for her ear infection

Reply to mr715 (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 06:32 PM

Apr 27

I hope she recovers quickly.

Best regards from my cats Holly and Martini to your precious Cooper. She sounds like a wonderful dog.

mr715

(4,179 posts)

8. Thank you!

Reply to MIButterfly (Reply #7)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 06:37 PM

Apr 27

Health and happiness to your pack at well!

oldsoldierfadingfast

(379 posts)

9. And may you ...

Reply to mr715 (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 08:45 PM

Apr 27

recover rapidly from worrying about your baby.

mr715

(4,179 posts)

10. Thanks.

Reply to oldsoldierfadingfast (Reply #9)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 08:47 PM

Apr 27

I appreciate that. You're good people.

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