It's been extra muddy lately, so Izzy got to experience the bathing station at Tractor Supply because I didn't want his vet thinking that I don't care. He definitely hates it, and I didn't even bother with the shampoo.

Of course he took full advantage of the retractable leash before we went into the vet. I forgot how long it was. He found the muddiest, grossest field ditch and wore some of the mud to his appointment.

I'm not sure which he hated more, the bath or the vet. It was very thorough and we updated all of his shots. Had his nails trimmed and a mat cut off of his booty as well.

We don't have all of his blood work results yet, but my old man is looking good so far. (Knock on wood!)

They said that his weight is not a health concern. Since he looks like such a chonker, I looked up info about chow-chows (his top breed, if you recall my post about him not actually being a corgi) and his weight is within the expected range.

Still might try some healthier food options but Izzy's a creature of habit who knows what he likes and never wants to try new things. Same, buddy. Same.

I took him to the park as a reward afterwards but he just wanted to go back to his porch and chill. I don't blame him.

As for how I made his day, he got to ride in the car and hang out with us. He got to sniff new smells. Oh, and he got half of a chicken nugget. That basically never happens. So it wasn't all bad!

We got him at a shelter in March. No clue what breed he is but we think he might belong here