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Jessie's Checkup

Posted : 2/15/2011 7:58:15 PM

Jessie had her annual exam yesterday, and it went very well. Her heart and lungs"sounded great" (vet's words), there were no suspicious lumps, gums were healthy, etc. He called today with the results from her blood test and it was good too. All her values were within normal ranges except for lipase and amylase, which were slightly elevated because of her chronic pancreatitis. They're the lowest they've been since she was diagnosed almost 2 years ago, so we're very, very pleased. Not bad for a twelve year old, all things considered. The results from the titer won't be back for a few more days but my vet said it's unlikely that she'll need to be vaccinated.

So that was a great Valentine's Day present for me and DH. Big Smile Jessie didn't appreciate the checkup of course, but we went for a nice long walk afterward, which is her most favorite thing of all.

Johnny&Tessy

Posted : 2/15/2011 8:05:07 PM

WOO HOOO for great news!!! Jessie, you're a real trooper with a great mom in your corner!

jessies_mom
All her values were within normal ranges except for lipase and amylase, which were slightly elevated because of her chronic pancreatitis. They're the lowest they've been since she was diagnosed almost 2 years ago

If they're improving then that's always good news!

Give Jessie some hugs and scratches for me.

calliecritturs

Posted : 2/15/2011 11:49:51 PM

That is AWESOME news!!!

willowchow

Posted : 2/15/2011 11:52:08 PM

YAY! That is so great! Jessie and Willow are the senior girls-Willow is 10 this year.

Baby Boy Marco

Posted : 2/16/2011 1:15:52 AM

Happy to hear that your senior critterizen came through her vet visit with flying colors. Good Jessie! That is always a nice feeling. It just goes to show you what a good mommie you are.

kpwlee

Posted : 2/16/2011 6:47:11 AM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lots of loving coming your way Miss Jessie!

JackieG

Posted : 2/16/2011 7:48:42 AM

Great news!! Big Smile

FrisbyPI

Posted : 2/16/2011 7:54:31 AM

That is great news!

iluvjamison

Posted : 2/16/2011 8:29:55 AM

Yay for Jessie !!

Deb W.

sharismom

Posted : 2/16/2011 8:41:23 AM

Janice, this is so great to read! Definitely a testament to the loving owner you are. Yay for Jessie!

shadowsgin

Posted : 2/16/2011 1:08:58 PM

Great news! Janice you must be feeling on top of the world!

jessies_mom

Posted : 2/16/2011 7:23:54 PM

You guys are awesome; it's great to share good news about your dog with people who understand.

shadowsgin
Janice you must be feeling on top of the world!

When Jessie was first diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, her lipase was so high the machine at my vet's couldn't read it, and that machine goes up to 6000. A year ago it was 3000. It's now at 800, just 50 points above the upper range of normal.

I'm going to be asking you guys for good vibes when she gets a dental next week too, but I'll post about that in a few days.

janet_rose

Posted : 2/16/2011 9:25:10 PM

jessies_mom
When Jessie was first diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, her lipase was so high the machine at my vet's couldn't read it, and that machine goes up to 6000. A year ago it was 3000. It's now at 800, just 50 points above the upper range of normal.

You and your vet(s) have done a terrific job!! Jessie is a lucky dog to have such a devoted mama.