First, thank you for all your wonderful and heart-warming comments about our recent losses. We really appreciate it. I figured we were overdue for some good news, so here goes!
Last Friday, when Alayne took Sparky over to see our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Tanya Donovan, she also took Widget and Dexter as well. Dexter was in for a follow-up on his front leg lameness, and Widget was in for her annual geriatric screening.
Dexter's disc issue is, fortunately, getting better and at this point doesn't require anything more than some anti-inflammatories.
In the the photo above Dr. Donovan is doing part of her physical exam of Widget while Dexter looks on. (Sparky was also in the room at the time but behind Alayne.) Widget's "dashboard" readings were all superb -- her organs looked good on ultrasound, her chest X-ray was nice and clear, her bloodwork was perfect, and her heart condition hasn't changed at all from her last echocardiogram. She'll continue on heart meds but the lack of any deterioration in the past year was such a relief.
In other words, she's good for another 10,000 miles!
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Wonderful news!!! Hugs and kisses to our furry friends.
Posted by: Mae - Jefferson City | July 18, 2012 at 05:42 PM
Glad checkups went well for two of your senior citizens!
Posted by: Tonya Allen | July 18, 2012 at 05:27 PM
I'm wondering if you've noticed any decrease in illnesses since you switched the dogs from kibble to your own grass fed beef. I'm convinced that makes a huge difference.
Our dogs are raw fed (grass fed beef among the meats) and not on any pest control chemicals. We live in rural South Carolina next to a pond. Although our dogs have not been on Heartguard for almost 3 years, they always test negative when I take them in (every 6 months).
Good, quality food makes all the difference.
Posted by: Lynne Parker | July 18, 2012 at 04:04 PM
Great news. After the past few times glad there is some happy news. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Karen | July 18, 2012 at 03:55 PM
Great good health news!!
Widget and Dexter look like they are very good patients.
Posted by: Chloe | July 18, 2012 at 03:12 PM
Good news is great!
Posted by: Mary H./Washington state | July 18, 2012 at 02:28 PM
YEAH!!!! Great News!
Posted by: Linda | July 18, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Yes, you really need the balance of some good news, and so glad you got it for two of your little minions.
Philosopher Kahil Gabran (sp?) said in his writing "The Prophet" that the portion of your sadness in life is only possible from an equal portion of great happiness. How true in your work, how true.
Blessings to you both.
Posted by: Diane Borden, Chehalis, WA | July 18, 2012 at 11:05 AM
You go, little Widge! - and you too, Dexter. :)
Posted by: Angela | July 18, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Wow, Widget really does have itty bitty little short doxi legs!! This photo really shows her abbreviated stature. What a little cutie! (with a big personality ;) )
Posted by: Anne in FL | July 18, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Good news indeed! A sigh of relief.
Posted by: Dee in KY | July 18, 2012 at 08:12 AM
Hooray!!!
Posted by: Glenda | July 18, 2012 at 06:28 AM
Congrats on all the great reports!
I must say that they've really hidden the shelter challenge from me on the Animal Rescue site. This is the second day that I just don't see it anywhere! Can you let them know that you have people who want to vote for you, but can't find the place to do it?
Hugs all around,
ginger & Jockamo
Posted by: ginger | July 18, 2012 at 06:06 AM
It sure is great to read good news! I'm very happy that Widget and Dexter are doing well. They are 2 of my favorite characters at RDF!
Posted by: Ann | July 18, 2012 at 01:03 AM
I m so sorry that you lost another "friend". I don't know how you keep going - you are both saints!!!!!!I wept when I read about Sparky!! On a more positive note, Suzi and Owen are thriving and I'm so thankful to you for "saving" them for me! Owen is one character - it's a good thing he's so cute cuz he is a rascal! God bless you and all the good that you do!!!!!!!
Posted by: Marcia Scattergood | July 17, 2012 at 08:29 PM
Good going, Widget! Wink, right back at you! Dexter, you just keep on, Honey!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | July 17, 2012 at 07:34 PM