Tomorrow I drop Kody off at 8:00am for his root canal. I'm nervous, but I'm looking forward to knowing that his pain is gone. He has been pretty happy on the pain medication but he's still not quite himself, and I'm not quite myself either.
Going through this has really made it clear to me how different people's feelings are about dogs. I knew that before, but when you have something like this happen, you have a reason to hear people's opinions on the subject. There are quite a few people who would do the same as I am doing. Then there are dog owners who could afford the root canal, but think it's way too much money to spend. Their relationship with their dog seems to be more about "ownership" and cost, rather than care taking or guardianship. Although, I have a feeling if some of these people were in the same position they would change their opinion on the matter.
I've also heard stories second hand about people who aren't dog owners who seem to have no emotional reaction to dogs at all. This is always a bizarre thing to me. Luckily these people really don't want to own dogs (why would they?), but it's so strange to think there are people that don't feel the love of a dog.
For me, I can't imagine making any other decision, although I am very sad about the cost, of course. I will get insurance so that I don't have to deal with this again. My primary concern now is how much Kody is going to dislike being left at the vet. Of course, there's no alternative, but it still makes you feel a bit guilty and worried. I hope they are gentle with him and patient with his probable barking. I am looking forward to things being back to normal for Kody and me.
I hope Kody will feel better after the root canal. Goodluck!
Thanks, I’m looking forward to it!