Dog Bess is on the Sick List too

To add to the general medical woes Bess, the ducking fog, had the misfortune to rip off a rear right claw, which must be quite painful.  Off to the Dalehead Vets today to have the wallet lightened, examination, prescription of pills and a brand new hat for the d.f.:

She doesn't seem Besst pleased about it all.

Footnote*: after nearly a week Bess has come to terms with the fact that her head is about a foot wider than normal so she now bumps into fewer things. 
* or should that be Necknote?