[KathieI]

Originally Posted by pooh

Kathie, have you checked the screening on your lanai? Did you find a hole?

Yes, there is a hole in the screen. I saw it about 2 months ago and couldn't imagine where a round hole about 1/2" in diam came from. Now I think I know..

I'm so sorry your pooch has been injured. Did the vet give any indication how long the pellet might have been in your dog?
No, the vet can't tell me how long its been there, but given the hole in the screen, I'd think about 2 months. Also I thought I would have seen blood, but apparently not depending on where it entered and its right below the skin.....

(When we lived in So CA, a 6 foot fence didn't deter any who wanted to hurt pets. Cats and dogs were injured or worse.)

Very true, but the way the property was situated, I would have seen anyone targeting the dogs, plus it was a small piece of property and all the neighbors had lots of dogs. So I doubt it.

Hope puppy has a speedy recovery. Again, I'm so sorry this has happened.

Thank you all, he is feeling okay, I think its more my mental state than anything. Just so upsetting to think this piece of LEAD is inside my dog!!!