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mr715

(4,003 posts)
Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:34 PM Apr 27

Took Cooper to the vet

She had an ear infection that wasn't resolving, so they gave her some light sedation and cleaned her up. Gave her a round of antibiotics and some antibiotic ear treatment.

She is resting comfortably on the couch now after a busy day. She's 13 years old but still acts like the first day we met 12+ years ago.

Last time I took her to the vet, I (jokingly) groused at how quickly she ran away with the vet without even looking back. This time the poor girl was scared and didn't want to go without me.

She's my baby!

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Took Cooper to the vet (Original Post) mr715 Apr 27 OP
awwwww Skittles Apr 27 #1
She is objectively the cutest dog. mr715 Apr 27 #2
I had to look up amstaff Skittles Apr 27 #3
Fancy for pit bull I guess. mr715 Apr 27 #4
I agree about pitbulls Skittles Apr 27 #5
My Scout is 54% Pit Bull, 24% German Shepherd, and 22% White Swiss Shepherd. Polly Hennessey Apr 27 #6
I'm glad she got good treatment for her ear infection MIButterfly Apr 27 #7
Thank you! mr715 Apr 27 #8
And may you ... oldsoldierfadingfast Apr 27 #9
Thanks. mr715 Apr 27 #10

mr715

(4,003 posts)
2. She is objectively the cutest dog.
Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:38 PM
Apr 27

75% Amstaff, 25% German Shep. She has one up ear and one down ear.

Born on the streets of the Bronx and raised in NYC. Moved with me to Miami to finish my Ph.D.

mr715

(4,003 posts)
4. Fancy for pit bull I guess.
Mon Apr 27, 2026, 05:45 PM
Apr 27

Her first vet said she doesn't look like a pit bull because she has "gentle features", I haven't met a single pitbull that isn't a love sponge.

The term Animal Care and Control uses in NYC is "borough bred" or "All American dog"

Polly Hennessey

(8,927 posts)
6. My Scout is 54% Pit Bull, 24% German Shepherd, and 22% White Swiss Shepherd.
Mon Apr 27, 2026, 06:01 PM
Apr 27

She is perfection.

MIButterfly

(3,052 posts)
7. I'm glad she got good treatment for her ear infection
Mon Apr 27, 2026, 06:32 PM
Apr 27

I hope she recovers quickly.

Best regards from my cats Holly and Martini to your precious Cooper. She sounds like a wonderful dog.

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