I have a feeling Max is one of those dogs who will just keep going back for more. After all, he did continue to attack the porcupine even after he got quills in his face.

I guess I won't go back to that particular trail again - I imagine that porcupine lives there and we'd run into it again.

Thanks for the info, Glacier - it's helpful to know they're not nocturnal. Darn it, though. Does your dog let you pull them out? Any tips on how to do it? I have a feeling we'll be doing this again some time.

I'm going to get pet insurance, I think. Max is just too adventurous!

Anyways - he made it through the night OK. He was trying so hard to fight the anesthesia. He wouldn't lay his head down. So I covered him up with a blanket and gave him my pillow (to keep his head propped up on) and he slept that way all night.

I think I'm going to have to soak his food. I can't imagine trying to chew after having quills in my inner lips and tongue!