Good Report Card

Last week, it was time to take Millie in for her annual shots, so I brought Bailey along as well to get her checked out too. She hadn't been back to the vet since our last chemo attempt in early December, so I wanted our doc to see how the tumors have progressed (we've lost count...25+). I wasn't sure what he would say, so I was a little anxious. 

He was actually very impressed. He told me he had been dreading a call from us (he loves Bailey and has been taking care of her since she was a pup). He said he was amazed it had not spread to her organs and he is sure that it hasn't because she would be vomiting constantly if it had (she is vomit-free!). He was very glad to see that she is doing just fine given her condition, other than her long cashew toe-nails, which he took care of, and her usual funky ears, which they also took care of. 

Millie also got a good report. He declared her to have to cleanest dog teeth he's ever seen at her age and wanted to know what I was doing. The only thing I can think of is that I allow her to eat and chew and shred as many sticks as she wants (which, by the way, is a lot of sticks). So maybe trees also offer--among the many other benefits--tartar control. Who knew!? Anyway, this is a cost savings bc he said she likely won't need her teeth cleaned for 4 or 5 years. Since teeth cleaning involves anesthesia (aka $$$$), this makes me happy.

He was also impressed with Millie's muscle mass. I took full credit for that with our once-daily (and often twice daily, though admittedly not much in the winter) walks. So, she has a clean bill of health.

Overall, other than the bill at the end, it was a good visit. Hopefully we will not be back soon!