My arm is now a good foot longer, vet weighed him (he even sat nicely on the scales in reception for him!) and he's 6.45kg
Anyway, the vet asked what was wrong, told him it was a bite that had abscessed and burst overnight. Quick all over inspection then a good look at Dave's tail. Vet said, yep, you're right, that's exactly what it is
He wanted to shave the area around the abscess to help it breathe and keep clean, so took him through to the surgery area and got a nurse to help him. He came back and said he was good as gold, not much grumbling and is a gentle giant
So proud of my boy, he was an absolute star, even if he did cost me £63 and will cost me for a follow up consult next week too!
Here's his poorly, baldy tail