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Baby #2 has heartworms

Posted : 4/12/2007 4:23:16 PM

One week ago today, my little Willie Bo Nelson came up to my house, nasty, matted, emaciated and scared. AFter cleaning him up and trimming some of the matts in his hair, we saw he was a beuatiful, full blooded pekingese. Wehn i took him to the vet, he tested positive for heart worms. We have to wait at least another week maybe two until he is at a good weight and has more energy and then we'll discuss treatments. I'm asking y'all to keep him in your hearts and thoughts and prayers. I already love the little furry fella and so does my family and baby #1 (my 1 year old Shi Tzu, Chiquita). He has a long road ahead of him before we can even find out how advanced he is. Thanks everyone. I really apprecaite it!

marty_ga

Posted : 4/12/2007 4:30:50 PM

Prayers coming your way...he's a sweet looking boy, and I hope everything goes well for him.

cakana

Posted : 4/12/2007 6:14:49 PM

Awww, they both look so sweet. Sending healthy vibes that the HW won't be too difficult to treat. Thank you for taking him in and giving him this chance [

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calliecritturs

Posted : 4/12/2007 7:35:53 PM

I'm so glad I got a chance to talk to you -- he's adorable, but you DO realize that if you're gonna stick him with that moniker then you've GOTTA keep this boy in red bandanas!! I mean, can you imagine Willie Nelson without one?? *grin*

Even tho he's showing some 'sign' of the heartworm with the cough, because of his size that may actually be exacerbated (a couple of adult heartworms in a tiny dog take up way more room than they would in a bigger dog). So much will depend on what your vet says.

They are certainly a pair of cuties -- it will be wonderful once you get him on the road to recovery and truly begin to find the real personality as it emerges. I'd bet he's gonna be a true character. But I will also betcha he will be very very thankful to have a good home. Often bringing a dog thru such a health episode deepens that bond -- he is such a cutie. Please please let me know how he does and which method you choose to treat him!!

willowchow

Posted : 4/13/2007 2:49:41 AM

Awwww. . .he's soooo adorable. We are hoping he'll be feeling much better in no time.
Willow's vet is co-owner of one of the top pek kennels in the country and she's really turned me on to the breed.

bragg1120

Posted : 4/13/2007 11:11:37 AM

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way for little Willie Bo Nelson. It's so easy to get attached to these little furballs quickly, isn't it? The photo is sweet... that's two good lookin' babies [

]. Love their names too!

tacran

Posted : 4/13/2007 6:28:42 PM

Sending good vibes that Willie soon has a full recovery. How fortunate he was to have found his way to your doorstep, where he'll get wonderful care and loving human and dog companions. Both pups are darling!

pofi_pasquale

Posted : 4/13/2007 9:19:10 PM

Sending vibes for a quick and easy recovery for Willie!

spiritdogs

Posted : 4/13/2007 10:54:01 PM

Good vibes coming Willie's way.

Michelle

Posted : 4/20/2007 8:59:56 PM

Gracie sends her best to Willie, and says those nasty heartworms are big bullies that talk a lot of trash but you can ack them up real easy!