Friday, June 4, 2010

Healthy as a Horse (Almost)


Hi friends,

My VET visit went pretty good. I got a new picture on my record because I am a dog now and not a puppy. All the nurses just goo and gah all over me. I weigh almost 8 pounds but the doctor
said I was just right for my bones. He was very happy with everything about me except maybe my pesky knees...I have that chihuahua thing "luxating patella" that is why I now stand and ask to be picked up to the chair, when I used to just leap up. Doctor said I was not being stubborn like my mom thought, just wise, because I knew it might hurt. They are not so bad that I need surgery though (as long as the mom keeps me exercised and trim). My teefs and gums are excellent, cause of my raw food diet I am sure. I did have to have a blood test for those heart worm things but mom always gives me the pill so I was negative, and a rabies shot...I need a distemper shot and rattlesnake vaccine but the doctor is letting me get them a week apart. I was brave and didn't even whimper when I got the needles. I am glad that day is over. Until next time,

Draco

8 comments:

  1. draco darling you are pawsome~!! great job on being brave~!! you know, i do the same thing (about making my mum pick me up instead of jumping)~! i will need to visit my dr soon....blah....
    i bet all the girls went ooooh and aaaah--you are def a cutie patootie~! ;)

    xo,
    luna

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  2. Yeah for a healthy Draco!! We are sorry about your knees, but it sounds like you have that all under control.

    Bilbo has his good boy check up next Friday!!

    Smileys & Snuggles!
    Dory, Jacob & Bilbo

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  3. Hi Draco,

    I am happy you are in good health. Don't tell any buddy but my vet said I need to lose a little weight. My mom won't give me as many treats now!

    Waggles,
    Bijou

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  4. Aww, sorry about your knees Draco but it sounds like otherwise you are one healthy Chihuahua!! You certainly are a handsome one too but we tell you that all the time. ;o)

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  5. Hi Draco,
    Midget has that luxating patella thingy too. Her knees pop sometimes! Glad you had a good doctor visit.
    oxox
    Rambo

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  6. Draco, yay for a clean bill of health! I have luxating patellas, too. It is not fun to deal with at all, but hopefully ours won't get worse.

    Love,
    Jemma

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  7. Hooray! We are so pleased you got a clean bill of health - don't envy you those rattlesnake venom shots though!
    Wags, Dip Bridge and Elliot xx

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  8. YAY for a good check up! You take care of those teeny knees, Draco!! Hope you got treats, when you got home!!

    Woofs and Kisses!
    The Fiesty Three

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