Veterinary Marijuana?

 "People need to understand that this isn’t about getting my dog high. It’s about improving his quality of life.”

Denise, a pet owner who turned to marijuana to help her dog, dying of cancer

Would you give your pet Marijuana to save their life, 

or help them to eat, 

or be able to die without suffering terrible pain?

Read this article and decide after you hear her story.

Veterinary Marijuana?

I'd love to hear your opinion.

Would You Use Cannabis To Cure Your Dog's Cancer?

If your beloved dog, or cat, suddenly started getting tumors on his body, and those tumors were diagnosed as cancer, would you consider using cannabis oil to treat him?

Cannabis is known by it's nick name, "marijuana" and is from the Hemp plant. Hemp, non psychoative,  is used for industrial purposes such as cloth, fiber, rope, oils, building materials, and grease. Cannabis, with active THC, is used medicinally and recreationally.  Cannabis is illegal, federally, but 19 states plus Washington DC, have legalized it for medicinal use. Colorado and Washington State have legalized small amounts for recreational purposes.

Cannabis is used and grown all over the world. It has been around since the time of man. It has been successfully used for medicinal purposes in almost every country in the world. There has never been a death from using cannabis.

Cannabis/Hemp was made illegal in 1937 because of industrial competition and racism.  The federal government contends that there is no medical use for cannabis. Yet, they own a patent on the cannabinoids in cannabis, as a cancer cure. U.S. PATENT

Cannabis has been shown in studies to shrink tumors and cause cancer cells to commit suicide, without ever harming a healthy cell, or patient in any way. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6-O1ehJte0   

I've heard of several people curing their dog or cat, by using cannabis oil. Cannabis oil is made by extracting the powerful healing oils of cannabis and concentrating it into a thick oil. This oil is then given orally, or dabbed onto a visible tumor, or both, from 30 to 90 days. This link, will show you, in pictures, the progress of a tumor on a 7 year old Boxer, being treated with this oil.
 http://www.mrnice.nl/forum/9-patients-forum/8706-treating-cancer-cannabis-patient-7-year-old-boxer-dog.html

Many cannabis studies, including one that just came out, at the National Cancer Institute, at the National Institutes of Health, and funded by the public and Congress, are showing that cannabis kills cancer cells.

"Cannabis has been shown to kill cancer cells in the laboratory and to affect the immune system."   

"Cannabis and cannabinoids have been studied in the laboratory and the clinic for relief of pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite"

The best information I have found about cannabis, is a video called What If Cannabis Cures Cancer I encourage you to see it, for your own benefit, as well as your pet's.


If I had known this 3 years ago when Happy, my beloved Gordon Setter, got cancerous sores, I would have tried it. It's too late for him. But I have been educated on cannabis. Once you know the truth, it's hard to go back.  The laws are changing. People are getting educated. It's only a matter of time until it will be available for you or your pets.

So, would you use it to save your pet?

GMO'S - No Good For Pets, Either

I'm sure by now you have heard about the dangers of GMO's in our food.

GMO - Genetically modified organism, is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Crossing genes in plants or animals.

One company, Monsanto, owns the So-called “Bt corn” that is equipped with a gene from the soil bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), which produces Bt-toxin—a pesticide that breaks open the stomach of certain insects and kills them. That's what they have done with corn, soy, cotton, and canola. If you eat corn, or feed corn, you have it inside of you, and it's inside your pets. Apparently, GMO'S have been invading our food and animal feed for about 20 years.  And apparently, our government is okay with that. I almost got sick, literally, when I read that.

For more:http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers

 It's known to cause all kinds of health problems in dogs, goats, pigs, mice and cows, including sterility, miscarriages, intestinal problems, liver and kidney problems, aggression in pigs, eating problems, itching, allergies, and death.

Rats fed with GMO Corn, grew massive tumors

The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM), believes that GMO'S are so dangerous to our health, that they recommend non-GMO diets for all people and all animals. I agree.

Recently, we have started buying organic and non GMO, wherever and whenever we can. Very little processed food, natural sugar and flour. We are also planting our own vegetables and herbs. Not an easy thing to do in Northwest Montana.  It's impossible to get away from GMO'S completely. They claim that about 85% of corn and 90% of soy, is GMO. Soy, and even corn is in a lot of processed food products in one form or another. Just check the labels. You may be shocked. And most states don't require labels to show that it is GMO.

Organic and GMO free, are more expensive, and harder to find. But I think it's worth it if you can afford it. You might find that you feel better, have more energy, and are healthier in general. Not sure what I'll do with my dog's food yet. I want to change that too. One step at a time! 

And one last note, I don't remember where I read it, but a farmer did some experimenting with GMO food, and non-GMO food with his dog and pigs.  He would place two food containers down. One GMO food, one Non-GMO. EVERY TIME, whether it was the pigs, or the dogs, they would choose the NON-GMO food. Think about that!


Don't forget to hug your dog!

 

Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeons Use Human Technique To Repair Canine CCL

Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeons have developed a procedure to repair the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) problems in dogs, that is used in humans. Adapted from human ankle surgeries, the surgeons clean up the joint tissue and meniscus of the knee, stabilizing the ligament. With a small incision, they insert a device into the leg that ultimately replaces the function of the ligament. The surgeon drills a hole through the bones to anchor it in place.

This is an X-ray of a CCL repair

Every year, about 1 million canines undergo surgery for torn ligaments in their knees. I suspect most of these are the working breeds and bird dog breeds.

This surgery is quicker and it's an easier way to ease their pain. The procedure has less potential for serious complications with a quicker recovery time than traditional surgery that actually involves cutting the dogs bone.

The surgery costs $2200.00 - 2400.00 and the dog is back on his feet in about 12 weeks with little sign of injury. The dog must be healthy and weigh more than 40 pounds, in order to have thick enough bones to endure the drilling for the connection.

IF you'd like to read more and see a little film clip explaining the surgery, please click here:

Science Da1ly Orthopedic Video

Leroy's Little Freak Accident

I'm sure you all remember Leroy Brown and that I had mentioned in another post that he had an accident which sent him to the Vet for 4 days.Well....Here's the story of Leroy's freak accident.

Dan and I let the puppies out of their kennel to take them to the back yard to play. This was when they were 9 weeks old and there were still 4 puppies here. Everything was going fine until they all decided to go back around the other side of the house. So of course we followed them. But, as you might guess, they made it all the way around the house before we could get to the back! Well, the next thing we know, Leroy and a sibling are standing on our 4 ft. high retaining wall. Dan and I start toward him to head him back, away from the edge....... and off the wall he goes! Our concern was the growth plates puppies have in their joints. He could have crippled himself for life. So, when he got up and took off running across the yard, it was a big relief.  He didn't yelp or cry, he didn't make a sound. All we heard was a thud, like the breath being forced out of him. He kept playing and was running around the yard having a great time with his siblings. When it was time to go back to their kennel, about 15 minutes later, we notice something protruding from under his tail. And he wasn't going poop. It looked like a small hemorrhoid and was about a quarter inch long, and smaller around than a cigarette. It was really scary. Dan called the Vet and he told us to bring him in right away. This is when we learned about the sugar and honey treatment for wounds. I did a post : Honey & Sugar Great For Your First Aid Kit. When Dan called our Vet, he was told to cover the exposed tissue or whatever it was, with sugar or honey. So we did.

Dan took Leroy in to the Vets and Dr. Moody examined him. He said this was a very rare occurrence and usually only happens if they get mashed, like being ran over by a car. Apparently Leroy had a really full stomach and when he jumped off, his legs gave out from under him and he landed on his belly. Hard enough to push out something that was suppose to be inside. I don't remember the scientific name, but it was part of the inside of his rectum. The Vet sedated him, put it back in place, put one little stitch in and kept him for 4 days. Food and water was limited, for obvious reasons. When he came home he had white rice and hamburger for a week. After a week, we took the stitch out and everything was fine. We kept Leroy a little longer because we wanted to make sure he was totally healed and healthy before he went to his new home. We took him back for a check up and Dr. Moody says he is "good as new"!

So, you can see why it was easy to spoil him while helping him to heal.  I felt responsible, even though I know it wasn't our fault. It's like with kids. You can watch them every minute for days and the second you turn your head, they get into trouble!

Last I heard from Kim,  Leroy was doing really good. He goes to work with her and lays by her all day. The patients love his company.  Good Dog Leroy, Good Dog!

Human Glucose Moniters Used Now For Dogs

The incidence of Diabetes in dogs has increased 200% over the past 30 years. Dogs are susceptible to type 1, insulin-dependent diabetes. Diabetes in dogs, is treated similarly to the way humans are treated, with insulin shots and a diet low in carbohydrates.

Veterinarians can now use a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor), on a dog.  The CGM is a small flexible device inserted about an inch into the skin to constantly monitor glucose concentrations. Researchers are hoping to make a smaller, less invasive version in the future. This device works great for monitoring the glucose levels. The CGM gives the veterinarian an accurate look at what is happening with your dog, while in his/her natural environment. Dogs get somewhat stressed by going into the Vets office and this eliminates that problem as well. When a dog is stressed, it is not a good time to analyze his blood.

Symptoms of diabetes in dogs are also similar to that in humans. Increased urination, thirst, hunger, and weight loss. A dog that is over weight and doesn't exercise is in danger of becoming diabetic. (Just like humans)

If untreated, or managed poorly, diabetes can lead to cataracts, blindness, liver failure and even death.

Dogs that have diabetes can have a long and happy life if they receive the proper treatment.

Feed your dog a healthy diet and make sure they get lots of exercise to avoid potential health problems like Diabetes.

Not Even For Skippy Peanutbutter!

We have a Gordon who is afraid of the camera. 

Actually, I believe she is afraid of the flash that goes off in her face. 

Gordon's are mostly black.....you have to use a flash 90% of the time if you are going to get a decent picture. And even then, it's tough.

 Our little 12 year old Gracie, hates it. 

 She's been like this most of her life. 

We don't usually force it, but you have to get a picture once in a while! 

We never really tried to analyze why, because some 

Gordon's just don't seem to like getting their picture taken.

 So we tried Skippy Peanut butter to coax her into the room.

She loves peanut butter!

Everything was fine.....until she saw me and the camera! 

Can you feel the vacuum in the room from her retreat?

 

 She won't even look at me,  and she runs and hides as soon as she see's the camera. 

Even with no escape, she will turn her head and bow it down.

 Then she will run into her kennel.

And if that's not a clear enough message for me..........

she'll turn her back on me.

 

 This has always seemed like a funny little quirk and nothing to be worried about. Until now.

Recently, Gracie started having seizures. She's had 2 now*. The vet says when she's had a few, they will put her on a medication to control them.  I have wondered if the reason she doesn't like the camera flash, is because it is like the light aura that people (and possibly dogs) see just before they have a seizure. Maybe that's what she sees? She refused her favorite food just before she had the last one. I think she may have known it was coming.

Dogs are very sensitive to those things, that's how they have become assistants to people who have seizures. The dog can actually predict the seizure and warn them. 

So it made me wonder, can a Gordon  predict a seizure,

whether it be in someone else, or themselves? 

Turns out, they can at least predict it, when they are about to have one themselves.

*NOTE: Ironically as I sat here and wrote this post, Gracie went into her third seizure. This time we were here and able to comfort her and keep her safe during the seizure. I don't know if it helped, it's hard to know how much she was aware of, but it didn't hurt.

Poor girl. There's really not much else we could do. 

We're documenting them so the vet will know when and how much meds to give her. Thank goodness there is something to help her. If you've ever seen a human have a seizure, it's very scary. 

It's no less scary if you witness this with your beloved pet.

For more information on seizures in dogs go here:

PETMD.COMhttp://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_dg_seizures_convulsions?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=Seizures&utm_campaign=Dogs&gclid=CJ6v6J-jh6gCFQkFbAodQHPQrQ

ACell-Vet/ Amazing Regenerative Medicine

Normally I don't post the advertisements I receive in my COMMENTS box. That's why I have moderation turned on. Too many advertisers want to "hitch a ride".  Now I don't mind if it's a product directly related to dogs or bird dogs, or especially Gordon Setters. That's what my blog is all about. I do not publish ads for anything unrelated to the purpose of my blog. I do read every single one and sometimes they are worth allowing. Some are even  worth talking about. This is such the case.

 If you have a dog, or especially an old dog with joint problems, or if your dog has a joint injury, this should interest you. It's all about regenerative medicine and it looks like they are having pretty good success with it in animals as well as humans. ACell-Vet can add significant quality to your pets life if they are in pain. It is healing at the cellular level and it is fascinating stuff!

I was not asked to do this, nor am I being paid for it. I received a link in my comments, on a previous post I did called,  Follow Up on ACell Vet .   I'm putting it out there because I followed the link and liked what I read about it. Please read for yourself,  decide your own conclusions, and make your own decisions. But I do highly recommend that you visit the web site,  ACell-Vet or the blog that was just started by Ralph Leasure, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing. You can even sign up to Follow if you choose. I did.


To learn more about this amazing new science and how it can help your pet click here  :

ACell-Vet

OR, any of the links through out this post.

Oxytocin - The Love Hormone

Oxytocin is a mammalian hormone that plays a major part in female reproduction.  Often called the "Love hormone", it makes us feel all soft and fuzzy inside and the next thing you know, we've fallen in love!

 

 

In dogs, the hormone is released in the mother during birth and nursing. This hormone tells the mother that she is doing what she is suppose to be doing, nursing her puppies.

Oxytocin helps the Momma dog to feel relaxed and calm. 

 Oxytocin aids puppies in bonding with the mother and humans as well. 

 It plays a part in what makes us adults crumble into a pile over a litter of cute cuddly puppies. The "Awwwww" factor. 

I guess I should have posted this for ♥Valentines Day, but heck,  Love is great anytime, right?!

For more info on the hormone Oxytocin, please click here :Wikipedia

Are You Letting Your Dogs Sleep With You?

Want to know what the reward is for allowing your dog to sleep with you in your bed?
It may look really cute, but it's a bad idea.

It's not as cute as the puppy in the picture above. It could be a nasty bacteria that settles in your brain.

Meningitis, is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It's pretty awful if you get it.

The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections that usually get better without treatment. However, bacterial meningitis infections are extremely serious, and may result in death or brain damage, even if treated.

Read more: http://www.kosmix.com/topic/meningitis/overview/adam20#ixzz1E576Zewxhttp://www.righthealth.com/topic/Meningitis

And then there is ring worm. It's not really deadly.....unless you let it get out of control. I will spare you the graphic pictures I saw while downloading these. These are NOT the worse case scenario.

And remember the bubonic plague? The "Black Death".  Bubonic plague is not usually spread from person to person. Small rodents, such as rats, mice and squirrels, carry the infection. Fleas that live on these animals act as "vectors" and carry the infection from the rodent to humans. People may get exposed to the bacteria from flea bites or from direct contact with an infected animal.

Picture of bubonic plague bacteria from an infected lymph node, or bubo.

Photo courtesy of the CDC

Nobody loves their dogs any more than I, but I do not allow them to sleep in my bed. Makes my husband happier, makes ME happier,  and I truly believe it makes for a healthier relationship with my dogs, as well as a  happier life for us all.... Dogs are Dogs.....  And they are happier, and you are healthier,  if you treat them like dogs. The experts agree that dogs need their own space and their own bed. 

Bloat, What It Is And Why You Need To Know About it

X-ray from the underside of a dog with intestinal GDV. The dark area is the build up of gas.

Bloat is a terrible condition that effects, mostly, heavy chested dogs and some working dogs. It happens when the stomach becomes overly extended by too much gas. If the stomach actually twists, it is then called GDV,  gastric dilatation-volvulus  , like in the X-Ray above. The stomach can twist 360 degrees clockwise and about 90 degrees counter clockwise. This twist, prevents gas from escaping and the dog can not belch or vomit.  It can be painful and fatal if not treated right away. Surgery is usually required. Even then the mortality rates are 15% - 33%.
Wikipedia describes it better as: "The stomach twists around the longitudinal axis of the digestive tract".

X-ray of a dog with bloat. Note the classic "double bubble" pattern indicating that the stomach torsion has occurred in this case.

The 5 most susceptible breeds are Great Danes, Weimaraners, St. Bernards, Gordon Setters, and Irish Setters. Standard Poodles, Rottweilers, and Doberman Pinschers are also at risk.  Basset Hounds have the greatest risk for dogs under 50 lbs.

Causes are many, but the one thing they all seem to have in common is a dysfunction  of the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach and an obstruction of outflow through the pylorus, or a clog.  
Other contributing factors include increased age, being one of the breeds mentioned above, having a deep and narrow chest, stress, over eating food that expands in the stomach like kibbles, drinking too much water in a short period of time, and dogs that already have inflammatory bowel disease. Feeding a dog only once a day or feeding them particles smaller than 30mm can increase the risk of bloat. Also if foods that have added oils can also increase the risks.

I am happy to say, we've never had a Gordon that suffered this condition.
Symptoms would include: distension of the abdomen, obvious pain, weakness, depression, difficulty breathing, hyper-salivation and retching without vomiting.

X-ray from the side of a dog with intestinal GDV

Treatment
Bloat is a terrible condition for a dog to suffer. The key is to know your dog and recognize when something is wrong. 
With surgery, in a timely manner, your dog can completely recover and having the surgery usually can prevent another episode.
If you ever suspect your dog is suffering from bloat, get them to the Vet immediately.  

Waiting is not an option if you want to save your canine buddy. And I'm sure you do.


 All info obtained from Wikipedia.

New Hope For Heart Problems in Dogs

A new study at the University of Florida, and funded by a grant from the AKC, is looking at some new procedures for better treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis  (SAS). The current treatment for this disease is insertion of a balloon, similar to a human who gets a angioplasty to clear blocked arteries.
In dogs it's called Valvuloplasty.

The study will look at the safety of a double balloon valvuloplasty on dogs that currently have S.A.S. They will also look at new ways to decrease the heart's pressure gradient, post-operatively. And they will be testing a new balloon that actually has little blades on it to cut out the narrowed area below the aortic valve. WOW. Can you imagine that?

I was amazed by what the doctors did to save my husbands life when he had a heart attack. I didn't know they were doing this kind of stuff for our dogs too!

Currently these procedures can cost as much as $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. The hopes are, that in the future, they will be able to get the cost down to about $2000.000 - $3000.00. An Angioplasty in humans cost around $50,000.00.

If you'd like to read more about the study, here's an easy link:

A Heart-To-Heart on Severe Subaortic Stenosis

 

 

 

Take Pause, For The Paws

In 2010, scientist did a study on the structure of the canine paw. The information gained will help veterinarians tremendously in diagnosis, and effectiveness in treating canine paw injuries.

Recently there were two papers published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research,  that map out the major anatomical regions of the canine paw.  Researchers were able to identify some important implications for how the structures may affect the spread of injury and disease.

This study is particularly important to the working dog breeds, including our Gordon Setters.  Although all dogs are at risk of injury to their paws, it's the working dogs that really "use" their feet on the job. Whether it be competition, hunting, trialing, searching or leading, these dogs put their paws through a lot of abuse. When our dogs are running through the woods they really give their paws a pounding. I've always worried about them "poking their eye out"! Turns out I should have been more worried about their feet!

Studies show that nearly half of all working dog injuries, are to the feet and lower part of the body. These beautiful creatures do so much for us, the least we can do is take care of the wounds they receive in their service to us.

I'd like to give Big Kudos to The American Kennel Club (AKC) for the grant they provided for this study.

If you'd like to read more about the research and other findings in this study, please click on this link:

AKC Canine Health Foundation

Thanks to Sport for the use of his Paws for demonstration purposes! 

Snow Between The Toes - Simple Solution

This is not our dog. We would never let one of ours get this bad. This pic came from Google and is just being used to make a point.

A while back I did a post on snowballs between the toes of our dogs feet, called : Snowballs Between The Toes. One dog in particular in our kennel, Gracie, tends to get snowballs between her toes. I've done a lot of research on this and this is what I have found.

The predominant reason, and the most simple one, is that the hair between the toes gets too long and collects snow. The more snow the toes collect, the wider the toes spread. The wider the toes spread, the more snow packs in between.  This isn't good for several reasons.

First, it's not comfortable for your dog. Imagine having snow and ice between your toes!
Second, as it builds up, it forces the toes to spread as the dog walks. Long toe nails are also a problem. This can damage your dogs feet and cause them to walk on the backs perpetuating the problem.
Third, having long hair on the bottom of the feet makes it more difficult to get good traction. This could led to any number of muscular or joint injuries.

So what can you do about it? Well, the biggest thing is to keep the hair between the toes and on the bottoms of their feet cut very short.  If you live somewhere where the temperatures are extreme in the winter, you can apply oils and products like Mushers Secret to help keep the snow from sticking and building up into a giant snowball. These can also keep the dogs pads from drying out and cracking open.

I haven't tried the Mushers Secret. After eliminating the problem by cutting, and keeping the hair short, I really had no need for it.

When you're out hunting this time of year, remember your dogs needs, and look out for them too!

Does Your Gordon Setter Have a Heart Condition?

Would you know, if your dog had a heart condition? Do you know what the signs are?
In general, the two main heart conditions are Chronic Valvular Disease and Myocardial Disease.

Chronic Valvular Disease is more common in the smaller breeds like Miniature Poodles and Cocker Spaniels, and is caused by a leaking heart valve that reduces the quality of the blood being pumped through their body.

 

Myocardial Disease is more common in the larger breeds such as Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds, and in cats, and is a weakening, and or thickening of the heart muscle. The heart is less efficient and thereby not getting the right amount of blood to the heart.

Our Gordon's fall someplace in between.

Know these symptoms, so that if your Gordon exhibits any of these you can get them to your vet right away. It's important to know your dogs well, so that when something is a little off you'll recognize it hopefully in time to do something about it.

Signs of Heart Conditions:

Tired, lack of energy

Fainting or collapsing

Reduced ability to exercise

Breathing difficulties

Frequent coughing

Reduced appetite and or weight loss

abdominal swelling

partial paralysis of the hind leg

The more you know...the more you grow!

And remember, I'm not a vet, or trained medical professional. This information is for general purposes only.  Please consult your own Veterinarian on any concerns you have about your pet.

Information obtained by Hill's Prescription Diet .

www.HillsPet.com

Liver Function In Our Gordon Setters

Luckily, liver disease is not something that you see a lot of in Gordon's. It's not something they are pron to. But it can be a serious problem, if your dog gets it and you don't realize what is happening.

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxic substances from your dogs blood, digests and converts nutrients,  and provides storage for vitamins and minerals. Much like our own liver.
A poor diet can cause problems, and a good diet can prevent these problems. Acetaminophen can damage the liver. NEVER give that to your dog. Use low dose aspirin, such as the 81 mg. for children.

Signs of Liver Disease:

poor appetite

weight loss

jaundice

increased thirst

vomiting and or diarrhea

changes in behavior

excessive drooling

If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, see your vet for a diagnosis.

Information obtained from WWW.HillsPet.com

How Much Water Does Your Dog Need?

 We all know that dogs need plenty of clean, fresh water every day for good health. But do you know how much water they need? Do you know that your dog is getting the right amount of water? Especially during hunting season,  hydration is extremely important.

On average, a healthy dog, needs about 1 ounce of water for every pound of body weight, per day. No doubt, hunting dogs, when hunting, need considerably more.

Keep track of the water your dog is drinking for a day or two, and you'll get an idea of how much he is consuming. If you think he's not drinking as much as he should, you can do a simple test. Lightly, pinch and raise the skin on the back of the neck. If the skin falls back into place quickly, he's probably hydrated. If the skin stays up for a few seconds, and slowly falls back into place, you may have a problem.
Check your dogs mouth for sores or ulcers, decayed teeth, or gum problems that may be preventing him from eating and drinking as much as he should. If you find anything, see your vet.  If your dog isn't drinking the correct amount of water it can cause numerous health problems, just like in humans.

It's important that you keep plenty of fresh, clean water available at all times. Water bowls should be washed once a day to prevent bacteria. Bleach works well to kill bacteria, but be sure to rinse the bowl thoroughly.

Big Day For The Puppies......A Trip To The Vet!

LYNN: The doctor will be right with you........

PUPPY:  HUH??......The WHO??...........The DOCTOR?!......   I'm not sure.

DOC: Here you go, Dr. Moody, a fine specimen!
PUPPY : Did she say, FINE?

DOC: Ears look good.............heart sounds good too!
 PUPPY :  Mommy says I have a sweet heart.

LYNN : Teeth and mouth look good.....good gag reflex.
PUPPY : ACKKK! ACKKK!

LYNN : Looks like your weight is perfect. 8 pounds..........
PUPPY : I'm trying to get bigger so I can dominate Hank!

DOC : Bellybutton healed nicely........very cute.
PUPPY : That tickles!

DOC : A little Strongid (wormer) for you.......You'll like this.....it taste like bananas!
PUPPY :  NO! ....NO!....ackkkkkk.........ackkkkkk..........hey...........that's really good!!

DOC: I told you!
PUPPY : yummmmmmm

DOC: Now for a quick vaccination to keep you safe and healthy!

PUPPY : Thanks Doc! That wasn't bad at all!

DOC : What a good puppy you are!
PUPPY : Never mind the lolly pop.....Mom's taking us to McDonalds for our first French Fries! They're her weakness too!

 Jordon assists Dr. Moody with JJ's exam and shots.
 Momma gets a good bill of health too!

 PUPPIES : Munch Munch.......Yum Yum..........What a great day!

KAREN :   (Please forgive me Dr. Moody!)

Thanks to Dr. John Moody and his wonderful staff at Bonner Animal Hospital for taking excellent care of our puppies, not only in this litter, but all the litters and adult dogs of the past 32 years.  You Guys are the BEST!