Friday, June 8, 2012
Happy Dancing Going On!
I just got off the phone with the cardiologist with Thor's Holter results. The news is great. He only had 13 VPC's (Ventricular premature complexes or arrhythmia's) in 24 hrs! That is great news and it is about 1/3 of what he had a year ago. His medication was adjusted at that point and it seems it is right in target. I am so happy right now! Extra hugs and a cookie to both dogs in celebration! We go on vacation in three weeks and a huge weight has been lifted. I think I won't be so anxious driving with him half way across the country.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Thor in his Holter vest.
Thor is getting his annual Holter monitor. It is a 24 hour heart monitor. This is the first time he has had the vest. He has had it taped to his harness before but we changed harness styles this year. And of course he was the perfect patient.
We had to make a 2 1/2 hour drive out to Mizzou (Missouri University) to see a cardiologist as ours left the local practice. Thankfully we can mail it all back.
We had to make a 2 1/2 hour drive out to Mizzou (Missouri University) to see a cardiologist as ours left the local practice. Thankfully we can mail it all back.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Thor Made to 11 Years Old!
Well today is Thor's 11th birthday! We have had a good time, too. For a boxer 11 is a big milestone. This is a milestone I was told we would not see, which makes all the more sweeter.
It has been rather warm here, so we got out in the morning. First we went to the dog park and had a grand time making new friends. Thor ran and played right along with all those dogs that were so much younger than him. It was great fun to watch.
After that we went to the "barkery" and picked out a special yummy treat. Thor picked out a dinosaur cookie, and couldn't woof it down fast enough! There wasn't so much as a crumb left!
He also got to ride around with the top down, and as previously posted we know how much he enjoys that! He, or rather we, had a good long nap after lunch. We picked up some other treats while at the barkery and is getting a few of those throughout the day as well.
It has been rather warm here, so we got out in the morning. First we went to the dog park and had a grand time making new friends. Thor ran and played right along with all those dogs that were so much younger than him. It was great fun to watch.
After that we went to the "barkery" and picked out a special yummy treat. Thor picked out a dinosaur cookie, and couldn't woof it down fast enough! There wasn't so much as a crumb left!
He also got to ride around with the top down, and as previously posted we know how much he enjoys that! He, or rather we, had a good long nap after lunch. We picked up some other treats while at the barkery and is getting a few of those throughout the day as well.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Good News
I know it has been about a week and a half since I have posted. We have been a busy household. We had company last weekend and more arrives tomorrow for two weeks.
There is good news to share! While doing Thor's ultrasound they checked out his tumor and it is, and I quote, "tiny." This is great news! And somewhat puzzling. Hemangiosarcoma is a fast growing aggressive cancer. His tumor apparently is not growing. So I am thinking it was misdiagnosed. I hope to talk to my regular vet this afternoon when I run in for a refill on Thor's thyroid pills.
Next is while doing the ultrasound, he had just a few bladder stones. This is also great news as he was full of them before. Needless to say I was doing a happy dance on Friday afternoon. I haven't had a chance to ask the vet about the cranberry capsules as he was gone for the day when I picked Thor up and I had company after that, I am hoping to get a quick moment with him today.
Thor has been full of energy and playing lots with his little sister Arabella. He did injure his front paw while playing the other night and made the most awful noise! It was between a yelp and a growl. I have never heard anything like that before and hope I never hear it again. I had them stop playing and made them lay down quietly after that. By dinner a few hours later Thor wasn't limping at all! What a relief! Thor hasn't had any pain meds in what seems at least a month and I didn't want to put him back on them.
My other "project" with him is to get him into a cardiologist. Our regular one has left the local practice and will return in 2 years after the competition clause of his contract is up. I called Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine and they have lost their cardiologist as well. So now we have an appointment with Missouri University College of Veterinary Medicine. They don't have an opening until June 4th so I took that one. I don't have enough of his heart medication to last until then and will talk to my regular vet about just getting a one month supply to hold him over. This is not a medication that can be skipped.
All in all things are going well and everyone is happy in the Starling household! We are even looking forward to a vacation at the end of next month!
There is good news to share! While doing Thor's ultrasound they checked out his tumor and it is, and I quote, "tiny." This is great news! And somewhat puzzling. Hemangiosarcoma is a fast growing aggressive cancer. His tumor apparently is not growing. So I am thinking it was misdiagnosed. I hope to talk to my regular vet this afternoon when I run in for a refill on Thor's thyroid pills.
Next is while doing the ultrasound, he had just a few bladder stones. This is also great news as he was full of them before. Needless to say I was doing a happy dance on Friday afternoon. I haven't had a chance to ask the vet about the cranberry capsules as he was gone for the day when I picked Thor up and I had company after that, I am hoping to get a quick moment with him today.
Thor has been full of energy and playing lots with his little sister Arabella. He did injure his front paw while playing the other night and made the most awful noise! It was between a yelp and a growl. I have never heard anything like that before and hope I never hear it again. I had them stop playing and made them lay down quietly after that. By dinner a few hours later Thor wasn't limping at all! What a relief! Thor hasn't had any pain meds in what seems at least a month and I didn't want to put him back on them.
My other "project" with him is to get him into a cardiologist. Our regular one has left the local practice and will return in 2 years after the competition clause of his contract is up. I called Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine and they have lost their cardiologist as well. So now we have an appointment with Missouri University College of Veterinary Medicine. They don't have an opening until June 4th so I took that one. I don't have enough of his heart medication to last until then and will talk to my regular vet about just getting a one month supply to hold him over. This is not a medication that can be skipped.
All in all things are going well and everyone is happy in the Starling household! We are even looking forward to a vacation at the end of next month!
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