Last week I noticed Harvey's right eye was swollen, semi-shut with a large bump. It looked like he was punched in the face. He looked terrible and I was worried. Well, I was the only one worried. He apparently didn't care. He was in his usual zone, the all-fun-hyper-energy kind of zone. I'm not sure if he noticed he couldn't see very well with his right eye. And just like I believe in any Jack Russells, they're the masters of C'est La Vie, life goes on even after an injury.
I asked Ate Ne how it happened because I was still at work at that time. She just smiled and told me we wouldn't finish narrowing the possibilities. My sister was not at all surprised. Apart from the bloody scratches, bumps and wounds he already had, the swollen eye was kind of expected, another category achieved because of his rambunctious nature.
I cringed. I wanted to get him to his vet just after days of bringing Bruce and cashing out 2,200 pesos. My mom took one look at Harvey and told me not to bother. His eye will open up soon and my mom is hardly an expert in analyzing injuries. Ate Ne and Nanay told me that his eye was worse the night before and it would heal by itself. I got an ice pack and subjected Harvey to home remedy. He hated it. He wanted to squirm around and get away. While he was doing that, I was scolding him to death. And just like a stubborn Jack Russell, he gave me hell.
But after 3-4 days, his right eye became better. It's now back to normal. As always, he couldn't care less. He's this usual playful self that never tires out. I don't even know if this dog feels any pain.
There were theories on how he got his swollen eye:
1. He ran so fast that he couldn't stop himself and banged himself to some concrete object. - Possible
2. He was bitten by a very nasty insect cause he likes to go around bushes and hunt for pests - Possible
3. He likes to jump high and miscalculated - Possible, but he has never ever miscalculated on a jump
4. Bruce punched him during their tough plays - I guess, but they harbored no hard feelings.
5. Chivas punched him and sprayed urine on him - My brother's theory
Out of all the possible theories, I got more votes on #2. It's hard for us to believe that the injury is caused by him alone. He is a master of his own speed, agility and heights. Unlike Bruce, he's not a klutz. His movements are exhibitions are calculated and well-executed. I think the injury was done by another agent, after all he caught a huge toad the other day and added 5 cockroaches in his collection. Yuck, Harvey! But I'm glad you're okay.
I asked Ate Ne how it happened because I was still at work at that time. She just smiled and told me we wouldn't finish narrowing the possibilities. My sister was not at all surprised. Apart from the bloody scratches, bumps and wounds he already had, the swollen eye was kind of expected, another category achieved because of his rambunctious nature.
I cringed. I wanted to get him to his vet just after days of bringing Bruce and cashing out 2,200 pesos. My mom took one look at Harvey and told me not to bother. His eye will open up soon and my mom is hardly an expert in analyzing injuries. Ate Ne and Nanay told me that his eye was worse the night before and it would heal by itself. I got an ice pack and subjected Harvey to home remedy. He hated it. He wanted to squirm around and get away. While he was doing that, I was scolding him to death. And just like a stubborn Jack Russell, he gave me hell.
But after 3-4 days, his right eye became better. It's now back to normal. As always, he couldn't care less. He's this usual playful self that never tires out. I don't even know if this dog feels any pain.
There were theories on how he got his swollen eye:
1. He ran so fast that he couldn't stop himself and banged himself to some concrete object. - Possible
2. He was bitten by a very nasty insect cause he likes to go around bushes and hunt for pests - Possible
3. He likes to jump high and miscalculated - Possible, but he has never ever miscalculated on a jump
4. Bruce punched him during their tough plays - I guess, but they harbored no hard feelings.
5. Chivas punched him and sprayed urine on him - My brother's theory
Out of all the possible theories, I got more votes on #2. It's hard for us to believe that the injury is caused by him alone. He is a master of his own speed, agility and heights. Unlike Bruce, he's not a klutz. His movements are exhibitions are calculated and well-executed. I think the injury was done by another agent, after all he caught a huge toad the other day and added 5 cockroaches in his collection. Yuck, Harvey! But I'm glad you're okay.
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| My Harvey Boy in his Happy Camera Friendly moment |
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