Almost as good as new!
Archie would like to thank you for all the well wishes you have sent and he wants you to know he's had all his staples removed and his ear is healing well! I took him back to the vet this morning and, after about 10 minutes of Helen/Archie wrestling, all six staples were on the table. I've got to confess that it distressed him more than I'd expected (hope this isn't going to be too much detail but the scab had formed over the staples so she had to take that off before she could get to them) and by the time she'd taken four out I had to ask her to put a muzzle on him as he didn't want my hand clamped round his snout and was fighting and growling. He's usually so placid and obedient so it was plainly hurting. Once I was just holding him still rather than trying to stop him snapping at the vet (!) it was much easier. Archie was fine the moment the muzzle was removed and he was on the floor (he hates being on the table and he shakes so much the table rock...