Our German Shepherd, Schultz, recently had a case of a bad ear infection. It seems that the satellite ears of the breed are very good at collecting debris. Ear infections are quite common with German Shepherds. When the veterinarian did a swab sample of whatever was in Schultz's ear, the collection revealed an assortment of fungus, bacteria, and who-knows-what-else. Poor dog! He took his medication, and I'm happy to report he's fine now.
But the funny thing is, on the same day he came back from the vet, we received his renewed license. (Pet owners in Georgia have to renew these every year.) On the license it read, "Germ Shepherd." I chuckled. Very appropriate!
Schultz, the Germ Shepherd
One more thing:
As I was wandering through the cyber universe, I found these very cute pictures of a German Shepherd and his owl friend. If you'd like to see them, click
here.
I guess the breed was aptly named.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was.
DeleteHi, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteA Cocker Spaniel's ears collect all kinds of debris, too, and our pet Toto was stricken with ear infections all her life. I'm happy to learn that your "Germ Shepherd" Schultz has responded to the meds and is doing much better. Those images of the Shepherd and the owl are incredible!
Enjoy the rest of your week, dear friend Sherry!
I would've thought things would have a harder time getting into floppy ears. Sorry to hear your dog had problems.
DeleteYou can't say that life isn't funny. It dishes up these wonderful accidental moments that make you smile.
ReplyDeleteIt was an interesting coincidence.
DeletePoor, Schultz. I'm glad he's better.
ReplyDeleteYes, he's much better.
Deletehaha he looks so relaxed there, or just waiting to raise a little you know. Glad he's feeling better and no longer stuck being a Germ Shepard.
ReplyDeleteGlad his ear infection is all better! That is funny to get the Germ Shepherd license renewal at the same time he had been collecting germs. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Funny how things happen, isn't it?
DeleteA pet license? Never even heard of that:)
ReplyDeleteYes. Georgia makes you renew them every year - for a fee of course.
DeleteGlad his infection has cleared. Might have been so uncomfortable for him.
ReplyDeleteHe didn't seem too happy.
DeleteVery apropos.
ReplyDeleteI thought so, too.
DeleteI like the idea of pet license, I'd also make parent license mandatory
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to take any test for it. Just pay the money and you're registered.
DeleteYour poor puppy! I am so sorry! I'm happy Schultz is all better!
ReplyDelete"Germ Shepherd" LOL! When we had our little Shit-su, my mom had to clean her ears all the time! They stunk! LOL!
I love the the owl and german shepherd pictures!
Big Hugs!
Must be a dog thing.
DeleteHey Sherry, I'm glad the bag worked well for you, but it's too bad the kids didn't say anything. Thanks for letting me know! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThey were busy looking at all the books.
DeleteThat's too funny. Poor Schultz, though. Being germy isn't any fun.
ReplyDeleteThose pics of the dog and owl pals are adorable. Maybe you need to get Schultz a pet.
No. I am done with pets! I've been caring for animals a long time. I told my husband, no more!
DeleteGerm Shepherd - that's cute :-) Glad he's doing better.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's better, too.
DeletePet license should be compulsory for all pet owners.
ReplyDeleteIf there was some test to go with it, I could understand. It's just a registration process. If the pet got lost, it wouldn't help.
DeleteHehehe! Poor Schultz. I'm glad he's doing better. Have a terrific week! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's better. I hope it wasn't too difficult for him to communicate to you that he wasn't feeling well.
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