On The Antibiotics Again & Random Pics

So, it seems as if Baxter has had a slight reaction to the sutures. There are a couple of not-so-little bumps on his belly that we've been monitoring for a week or two. Today we decided to take him by the vet to get them checked out.

When the vet said she thought he was having a little reaction to the sutures, we figured she meant the metal staples. But those were removed two weeks ago. She explained that he was actually reacting to the dissolving sutures, something that is not uncommon. What dissolving sutures?

Get this: Abdominal surgeries are often closed up with not one, not two, but sometimes three sets of sutures. The abdominal wall is closed first, then fat and other "subcutaneous" tissues, and finally the visible sutures to close the whole thing up. Yeah, we had no idea either.

The internal sutures dissolve over time, and apparently some dogs have a reaction as they break down. So, for the next two weeks Baxter will be taking antibiotics. The party never ends!

Just for fun, here are some random pics of the kids:

Yes, his shirt says "Security". Biz has one, too. In pink.

After a bath, with full fluffyness.

Biscuit being sweet. Baxter sniffing her butt.

Baxter helping out, trying on a baby gift.