West Michigan man, 48, credits dog that chewed off his infected toe with saving his life
¶ ROCKFORD, Mich. (AP) _ A Michigan man says he's grateful his dog ate most of his toe while he was passed out drunk.
¶ Jerry Douthett of Rockford says Kiko's action helped uncover an undiagnosed diabetic condition and led to treatment that could save his life.
¶ The Grand Rapids Press reported that the 48-year-old musician knew for a while something was wrong with his foot. He resisted seeking care until giving in to his nurse wife's pressure one day last month.
¶ Before going for an appointment, Douthett says he went out drinking, then came home and passed out. When he awoke, the terrier was beside him in bed and lots of blood was where his toe used to be.
¶ His wife rushed him to Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, where doctors found a bone infection and amputated the rest of the toe.
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¶ Information from: The Grand Rapids Press, http://www.mlive.com/grand-rapids
¶ ROCKFORD, Mich. (AP) _ A Michigan man says he's grateful his dog ate most of his toe while he was passed out drunk.
¶ Jerry Douthett of Rockford says Kiko's action helped uncover an undiagnosed diabetic condition and led to treatment that could save his life.
¶ The Grand Rapids Press reported that the 48-year-old musician knew for a while something was wrong with his foot. He resisted seeking care until giving in to his nurse wife's pressure one day last month.
¶ Before going for an appointment, Douthett says he went out drinking, then came home and passed out. When he awoke, the terrier was beside him in bed and lots of blood was where his toe used to be.
¶ His wife rushed him to Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, where doctors found a bone infection and amputated the rest of the toe.
¶ ___
¶ Information from: The Grand Rapids Press, http://www.mlive.com/grand-rapids
I guess I'm going to forgo the new Go Go set, and go check the Northern lights, I suppose.
I know I've said this before, but,
YOU DON'T WANNA MISS THIS ONE:
Burn Victim's Friends Could be Charged
So many fascinating things going on here. My GOD, these fellas sound like fun... I've got to get closer.
Redmess: Call Ashley Meeks! Track this fella down, round up some bail money. We've gotta hang out with these guys!
YOU DON'T WANNA MISS THIS ONE:
Burn Victim's Friends Could be Charged
So many fascinating things going on here. My GOD, these fellas sound like fun... I've got to get closer.
Redmess: Call Ashley Meeks! Track this fella down, round up some bail money. We've gotta hang out with these guys!
