Chunky Monkey

Beethoven is a chunky monkey. We knew he seemed a little heavy but did not know how much until Friday when I had to rush him to Dr. Ferber's Animal Hospital. I was taking Beethoven on his favorite activity outside and suddenly I heard him screaming and holding up his front paw. I scooped him up in my arms and hurried inside. When I looked at his paw, I found a 3 inch long needle shaped thorn embedded in his paw. I quickly pulled it out and called Dr. Ferber's office. We arrived and the front desk receptionists( who all were cooing at the Beethoven they love) asked me to put him on the scales. I was shocked. 20 pounds!!
Beethoven was given several shots- one penicillin and the other an anti-inflammatory medication for pain. When we arrived home, Beethoven refused to walk on his injured foot. We had to carry him everywhere he needed to go. The next morning, Beethoven was healed and walking on all 4 legs! But now he must go on a diet to lose several pounds. This will not be fun! More on Beethoven, the food junky, tomorrow.