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Sweet study of Sheltie Coat colors
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BOINGY BOINGY goes the Sheltie
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Shakespeare Update
So yes.
Anaplasmosis is flaring up again. So 2 weeks of Rimadyl, as per usual (Oh how I hate Rimadyl)
However, per my request they also did a comprehensive blood test and found that something or other levels in his kidneys are too high. My mom is dropping off a urine sample today for further testing.
Explaining to my mom how to get a urine sample from a male dog was fun :) Not sure if mine is the best way but it works… somewhat.
Obviously it is not yet time to panic because there is very little information. But I used to date this guy with an awesome Sheltie named Attila (that dog was one of the reasons why I got a Sheltie and probably dated the guy for as long as I did) Attila died of kidney failure at the age of 10 and a half. Shakes will be 10 in July….
*****not thinking about it not thinking about it not thinking about it******
He is SUPERSHAKES. He WILL be fine. He HAS to be fine.
That is a kodak moment
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Just chillin in my scarf and glasses.
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Bi-black sheltie goodness
He’s getting braver and braver for the camera. :)
:looks like a “fimme that food” face! Thanks blueberry-sky for the submission::
Shakes update
Just spoke to my mom. Shake’s discomfort with walking seems to be getting worse.
He has had anaplasmosis (it’s from a tick and similar to Lyme) for many years. Plus he is almost 10 and I wouldn’t rule out arthritis either.
I’m calling the vet tomorrow and making an appt.
It’s just so hard not being there myself :(
***On Further Reflection edit - I might be overreacting about this due to the fact that Shakespeare is not currently with me.
He has been going through these terrible limping spells for the past 3-4 years, after he got diagnosed with anaplasmosis and then worse after his leg dislocation incident. It happens about every 6-8 months.
It’s tough to watch and my mother has never seen it before. Only heard about it from me. I am hyper sensitive, because my mom’s freaking out and I’m not there to see it so I get all worked up.
But it’s the same ailment he has had for years. All he needs is a vet visit, which will result in 2 weeks of anti-inflamatories and perhaps a bump up in his glucosamine intake.
After speaking with my old dog walker, I feel so much better. I am still concerned and will still make an appointment for him to get checked out tomorrow, my head cleared up and I am not imagining a doggy funeral anymore :)
THANK YOU everyone for your support. I will keep you posted on the updates!
