Bernie's got a best mate in the wolf pack,
and they're always constantly pulling at each other.
Now he's got an abscess
underneath his neck there from all the rough play.
I can't yet tell exactly
what's caused this wound, but I can see that it's infected.
This is obviously by the hour really getting worse.
And you can see that Bernie is very distressed about this.
If left untreated, this infection is just going to enter
the bloodstream and Bernie is going to become one sick dog.
Good boy.
Come on darling,
here we go.
In Bondi,
Dimitri is arriving at the practice with Border Collie Burney
for an appointment with Dr Kate Adams.
I'm Bernie's dog nanny.
Normally I take Bernie out
in a wolf pack five days a week with other dogs.
And we have a great time socialising and
and having exercise.
But Bernie has been in the wars.
Well his mum rang me this morning
a bit panicked, saying that he had a sore or a wound on his neck.
She had to go to work, so she asked if I could bring him in
and I have so we'll see what the vet says.
Hello.
Hey Bernie Dog.
I'm Dimitri, I'm Bernie's nanny.
Have you got your nanny with you today, huh?
I haven't ever heard of anyone with a dog with a nanny.
It's the first one for me.
Dogs are really social creatures,
they need humans.
So I get lots and lots of really doted on pets and I love that.
What's wrong with you today?
Well I think he got maybe bitten by Victor.
Oh no.
Bernie's got a best mate in the wolfpack,
and they're always constantly pulling at each other.
Now he's got an abscess
underneath his neck there from all the rough play.
Oh, Bernie.
Come on let's go have a look you.
Come on young man.
Dimitri thinks that maybe there's been some kind of an altercation.
C'mon you guys.
So could be there's some kind of a wound there.
Do you know much about his history?
Well, I know that he was
a rescue dog in California, so she got him from a shelter.
Just give him a bit of a check over first.
I know Bernie dog, don't worry.
Good boy.
What's this on you?
So now you take him to the park?
Yep.
You're his full time nanny?
Yep.
It would be like having a whole class
full of primary school age children.
It's worse, they're faster.
So we can't really see
very well just because he's such a furry, little dog.
We're going to actually clip up
that area and we're going to give it a good clean
so we can get a better
look at actually what we're dealing with here.
Nurse Francesca will be assisting Kate.
Franny you can
see he's quite anxious.
So I'm trying to sort of
reduce his anxiety as much as absolutely possible.
I know it hurts chooka,
I know it hurts.
It's okay.
So unfortunately, dogs don't know that
what I'm trying to do here is actually help him.
It's alright, it's okay.
Poor old Bernie,
I know that he might find clipping a little bit distressing,
but I do need a clear view of that wound.
He just feels like this is really sore.
It's okay, there we go, just relax.
Oh that looks sore.
It does dosen't it?
I can't yet tell exactly
what's caused this wound, but I can see that it's infected.
There's a whole bunch of pus underneath that skin
and it can be really painful.
This is obviously by the hour really getting worse.
And you can see that Bernie is very distressed about this.
If left untreated, this infection is just going to enter
the bloodstream and Bernie is going to become one sick dog.
It's not good, is it?
Oh your stressing.
Just take that off.
At the Bondi clinic Kate and vet nurse Fran are examining a nasty
skin infection on Border Collie Bernie's neck.
I know, sweetheart.
I know it hurts.
In reception, Bernie's dog nanny Dimitri suspects the wound
might be the result of rough play with another dog in his wolf pack.
I say the culprits Victor
because those two play 90% of the time together.
Now I've got a clear view of Bernie's neck.
I'm able to see
that there's not a bite mark and there's no wounds there.
It means that Bernie hasn't been bitten by Victor.
What we actually call this is a pyotraumatic dermatitis.
That's also known as a hotspot, an area of infected skin
that's really hot and really, really distressing for animals.
They often happen around the collar, it's very, very painful.
In Bondi, I usually see this in swimming dogs.
Dogs that love the water.
It's usually caused from moisture
getting underneath the collar and rubbing.
Well done sweetheart.
So I'm just giving it a really good clean.
And we're going to actually start Bernie on some antibiotics,
and we're going to get Bernie to not wear a collar
for a little while.
No collar and no swimming Bernie.
It's a very good thing that they came in this early.
If it was left, this infection would just continue to get worse
and worse and worse.
Would have been a surgical job.
This is going to be a little bit
sore for Bernie for the next couple of days.
But luckily, rescue dog Bernie is not going to need surgery.
Almost done, almost done.
You know, he's obviously
very anxious and this is obviously really sore for him.
And he's been such a good dog.
Come here sweetheart,
come here bubba, sit.
Good boy Bernie.
Bernie needs an antibiotic injection, and then he
can be reunited with nanny Dimitri.
Well done.
Hey, how you going buddy?
Thanks Kate.
I just wondered, is he a swimmer?
Yeah.
Right.
He loves the water.
So what often happens with these dogs and obviously
being a beach side practice, we see this a fair bit.
Going for a swim
and then the collors like rubbed and rubbed and rubbed.
It's ended up in a skin infection.
But if he keeps going in the water, it's not going to get better.
So definitely no water for a week.
No water, got pills to go home with.
You've got some cream to put on, twice a day.
Yep.
And the less amount of collar time the better.
He's so well behaved he dosen't need the collar so that's good.
So good.
I know we're friends again.
Okay.
You ready to go?
Okay, here we go.
Thank you, Kate.
See ya.
Thank you so much.
There we go.
Kate will be checking up on Dimitri and Bernie in a week
to make sure they're both following doctor's orders.
Good boy Bernie.
Come on, come on Victor.
Good boy Bernie.
Come on guys, come on.
In Bondi busy dog nanny Dimitri has been following Dr.
Kate's orders, keeping Bernie away from water
so a nasty infection on his neck can heal.
Come on, Bernie.
Victor, Victor.
It's been a week since Bernie saw Kate at Bondi Vet.
And he had that skin infection, and he's been back in the pack.
But I've been keeping out of the water.
It's hard because he loves it so much.
Well I'll wait to see if Kate gives him the all clear today.
Dimitri.
Oh hi.
Hello.
Hi Kate.
Hello Bernie, hello my love.
Think the injuries almost healed.
Let's have a look at it.
Bernie can you sit down mate?
Such a good dog, aren't you?
Bernies such a good dog?
Dimitri this absolutely looks beautiful.
Bernie's skin looks amazing.
It's healed a lot
better than I expected it to heal in such a short amount of time.
All that's left now is to let him get back in that water.
C'mon everybody.
Come on Victor.
Come on Bern, come on.
Looks like these guys have an absolutely outrageous time.
Good to see him back with his bro's really.
No more restrictions for you buddy.
Good boy.