Please keep Zoey in your thoughts and prayers

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by gemy

Got the good news back that Razz's Thyroid panel came back great; just a tad on the low side for T4's which seems to be how he is tracking. I also await the OFA results which should confirm Dr Jack's verbal report. So onwards to other testing for Razz; CERF's, hip/elbow Xrays etal.

PLUS given this repetitive number Dr Jack is not so worried that somehow the lab screwed up Magic's and Razz's results, on the first full blood panel. He is not so worried now about Magic's really wonky first blood panel, as the specific full liver panel came back clean as a whistle. What a relief, I just knew he was really concerned about Magic, (without saying so in so many words), and now I can rest a bit easier. We still have and per his recommendation another draw for Magic in 2/3 months plus repeat urinalysis ( protein in urine, very high PH,), but at least we can give some diet changes a chance to work. Diet changes for Magic, no raw veggies, and add 1500 Vit c's per day in his diet.

Zoey gets her second wkly treatment of Heartguard tomorrow and seems to be doing just fine; she is still in heat, and driving our boys crazy but that's normal.lol We have only been taking her out very briefly for a pee n poo, and try to make sure it is at non mosquitoe times. Ie mid day here. If Dave is home early enough he will walk her, as I will not walk a female in heat; too risky for me; even though it is likely most male dogs are neutered around here, I don't want to take the chance of not being able to discourage a big dog who is intent on becoming her swain.

I am waiting for the exterminator to come for the "raccoons" allegedly in the attic, and oh yes I'm still without a car. Apparently something broke in my heater block and it will be at least another $1K to fix it. So I may get the car tomorrow. Sigh

I'm very happy to read this update ! Sending good thoughts your way for health and healing.

[jacquelinebabco]

I've been following your news and I am so glad that Razz and Magic are ok and that Zoey is not having difficulty with the first steps in eradicating the heart worms. I truly believe the YT forum has announced many miracles that have come about because of the prayers and thoughts from the kind people that make YT what it is.
I hope your own health improves as well.
Hugs
Jackie

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by gemy

Got the good news back that Razz's Thyroid panel came back great; just a tad on the low side for T4's which seems to be how he is tracking. I also await the OFA results which should confirm Dr Jack's verbal report. So onwards to other testing for Razz; CERF's, hip/elbow Xrays etal.

PLUS given this repetitive number Dr Jack is not so worried that somehow the lab screwed up Magic's and Razz's results, on the first full blood panel. He is not so worried now about Magic's really wonky first blood panel, as the specific full liver panel came back clean as a whistle. What a relief, I just knew he was really concerned about Magic, (without saying so in so many words), and now I can rest a bit easier. We still have and per his recommendation another draw for Magic in 2/3 months plus repeat urinalysis ( protein in urine, very high PH,), but at least we can give some diet changes a chance to work. Diet changes for Magic, no raw veggies, and add 1500 Vit c's per day in his diet.

Zoey gets her second wkly treatment of Heartguard tomorrow and seems to be doing just fine; she is still in heat, and driving our boys crazy but that's normal.lol We have only been taking her out very briefly for a pee n poo, and try to make sure it is at non mosquitoe times. Ie mid day here. If Dave is home early enough he will walk her, as I will not walk a female in heat; too risky for me; even though it is likely most male dogs are neutered around here, I don't want to take the chance of not being able to discourage a big dog who is intent on becoming her swain.

I am waiting for the exterminator to come for the "raccoons" allegedly in the attic, and oh yes I'm still without a car. Apparently something broke in my heater block and it will be at least another $1K to fix it. So I may get the car tomorrow. Sigh

Great news about the furrbutts-Good luck with the raccoons

[gemy]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

Great news about the furrbutts-Good luck with the raccoons

Thanks apparently the exterminator is so busy that they can't come until Wednesday.
The car is back and I now have both heat and a/c.

Weather permitting we will go on a picnic day on Sunday and some water fun

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by gemy

Got the good news back that Razz's Thyroid panel came back great; just a tad on the low side for T4's which seems to be how he is tracking. I also await the OFA results which should confirm Dr Jack's verbal report. So onwards to other testing for Razz; CERF's, hip/elbow Xrays etal.

PLUS given this repetitive number Dr Jack is not so worried that somehow the lab screwed up Magic's and Razz's results, on the first full blood panel. He is not so worried now about Magic's really wonky first blood panel, as the specific full liver panel came back clean as a whistle. What a relief, I just knew he was really concerned about Magic, (without saying so in so many words), and now I can rest a bit easier. We still have and per his recommendation another draw for Magic in 2/3 months plus repeat urinalysis ( protein in urine, very high PH,), but at least we can give some diet changes a chance to work. Diet changes for Magic, no raw veggies, and add 1500 Vit c's per day in his diet.

Zoey gets her second wkly treatment of Heartguard tomorrow and seems to be doing just fine; she is still in heat, and driving our boys crazy but that's normal.lol We have only been taking her out very briefly for a pee n poo, and try to make sure it is at non mosquitoe times. Ie mid day here. If Dave is home early enough he will walk her, as I will not walk a female in heat; too risky for me; even though it is likely most male dogs are neutered around here, I don't want to take the chance of not being able to discourage a big dog who is intent on becoming her swain.

I am waiting for the exterminator to come for the "raccoons" allegedly in the attic, and oh yes I'm still without a car. Apparently something broke in my heater block and it will be at least another $1K to fix it. So I may get the car tomorrow. Sigh

Gail,
That is great news about Razz!!! I am still praying for all of your babies, that your reports and tests keep coming back good.
Glad the exterminator is going to get rid of your new attic inhabitants Hopefully they will get them out quick. We have DH grandparents old farmhouse still standing on the farm and use it for storage. We had a mother raccoon get in there this spring and we are not in the house but ever once in a while (it is just used for storage) and she had her babies in there. What a mess!!! That one raccoon destroyed everything in that one room, even eating the greenery off of a fake christmas tree!!!

[lisaly]

I hope you have a day filled with sunshine and beautiful moments tomorrow. I will always pray for sunshine, love, and happiness for you and your family. With all that you have had to endure lately, I'm reminded of the quote. "It takes both rain and sunshine to make a rainbow." I hope a beautiful rainbow appears before you and that you are free from everything which causes you stress or pain.

[Ellie May]

How are the kids doing?

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

How are the kids doing?

Pretty good Crystal. Zoey seems to be doing well on her meds. The boys continue to be active and happy. Today I hope to do some training with Magic in the water for his CDX. Will see how he does on his sits and downs first though. If not so well then we shall just do some swimming. And psst don't tell him but he's getting a bath and some grooming afterwards

Hope Ellie May is doing okay.

[kjc]

Glad all are doing well. Would love to see some pics (hint, hint) of the Big Dog in the water!

And not to go off topic but: I had Tinkerbell HW tested last week... she was negative... my vet does recommend year round Tx for here in Maryland, and I asked him what he thought about alternating HW preventatives... he said it wouldn't hurt (I am paranoid about HW becoming resistant to one preventative: don't know if that can actually happen or not) I do worry about Tink with her LS and the threat of HW, as her liver may not process medications and preventatives as effectively good livers do, and I have the same problems/concerns with vaccines too.

Keeping you and your family and furkids in my prayers...

[gemy]

Originally Posted by kjc

Glad all are doing well. Would love to see some pics (hint, hint) of the Big Dog in the water!

And not to go off topic but: I had Tinkerbell HW tested last week... she was negative... my vet does recommend year round Tx for here in Maryland, and I asked him what he thought about alternating HW preventatives... he said it wouldn't hurt (I am paranoid about HW becoming resistant to one preventative: don't know if that can actually happen or not) I do worry about Tink with her LS and the threat of HW, as her liver may not process medications and preventatives as effectively good livers do, and I have the same problems/concerns with vaccines too.

Keeping you and your family and furkids in my prayers...

Great news about Tink. And please keep those prayers coming Zoey still needs to go in in about 6wks for her adulticide treatment.

My avatar does have one pic (actually was a calendar pic for BRT;s in USA and Canada, but if hubby and I can get some pics probably soon, I'll post some in my album. Unofficially he was the first BRT to do dock diving as well

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by gemy

Pretty good Crystal. Zoey seems to be doing well on her meds. The boys continue to be active and happy. Today I hope to do some training with Magic in the water for his CDX. Will see how he does on his sits and downs first though. If not so well then we shall just do some swimming. And psst don't tell him but he's getting a bath and some grooming afterwards

Happy to read this update. Sending yummy, healing thoughts to you and yours. I won't tell about the covert bath and grooming mission! Thinking of you each day, Gail, and hoping for the best outcome.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Happy to read this update. Sending yummy, healing thoughts to you and yours. I won't tell about the covert bath and grooming mission! Thinking of you each day, Gail, and hoping for the best outcome.

Thanks Ann. Saturday is forecasted to be a beautiful day, so after my 1/2 day of work, we are going to a nearby provincial park. We shall picnic and do some long walks, and then of course water play Hopefully I'll get some good pics of Magic in the water and Razz may finally get hot enough to go in too.

[gemy]

Took Karma our cat 6.5 yrs old into Dr jack's today. He has tacycardia, beats 240 and skipping beats, he did finally settle down to 170. So.... full blood panel we will see if anything pops up, hips were good and elbows, if blood screen good we will just monitor

Magic goes back in July for full blood panel repeat and urinalysis.

Zoey got refill on Doxey and Dr Jack will call back OVC to see about adulticide.

[lisaly]

I'm so sorry that you have to now worry about Karma, too. I hope the support of people who understand and those who love you helps you to cope with all of this. My thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family.

[gemy]

Well Dr Jack called me today; all normal except for CPT very high and ALT high. He thinks that as cpt often indicates heart mm problems, and ALT could indicate congestion in the liver; the next step is a cardiac ultrasound.

My cup runneth over