Friday, June 15, 2007

Albert has Heartworm and Lymes




Albert was sick last week so I made an appointment for him at the Vet for yesterday. He was no longer sick with an upset tummy but I thought he should be checked over anyway. His weight gain has stopped and he is still a pretty skinny guy. He weighed in at 115. I was going to get him a lymes shot and heartworm medicine. His blood work came back positive for both. Albert started antibiotics last night for the lymes and will go back to Duluth next week for heartworm treatments. He is a pretty healthy old guy so I am hoping for the best. He was a star at the vets office...He could care less what the vet did to him as long as she gave him treats.
Nala and Roggy tested negative...
Nala is now 15 months and 126 petite pounds.
Roggie is 3.5 years and still about 10 pounds heavy at 135. Roggy goes back for another thyroid panel in a couple weeks to see if his medicine should be increased.
My dogs never get junk food. Yesterday they had 4 McDonald's burgers each.
Keep your fingers crossed for our "Fat Albert"

1 comment:

Piston Engine Princess said...

Here's hoping that Fat Albert recovers and tolerates his medications well. He's been through enough in his lifetime and doesn't deserve any discomfort. I'm sure he's glad he wound up in your home though!
Roggie...Good luck with your visit to the vet.
Nala is fine and is adapting well to resort life. You can have her back soon! I hope I can find Roger's collar that she lost somewhere on the property...