Raleigh, Archie, Gus

[Allison]

Vicki, hi.

In rereading these posts, I just realized Archie's birthday is the same day as my dad's is. :-)

[kanga]

Sad to hear about what happen to your baby, how old your baby now?
You think he's at the right age to take that vaccination?
Hope the vet find about what happen to your poor boy I pray for him.

[scoora]

Allison,
A belated Happy Birthday to your dad!

kanga,
Thank you!
If you are asking about Archie, he turned 3 years old on June 6.
A homeopathic vet helped me with Archie a little over a year ago. His appetite improved so much. He seemed better after having some remedies.

Last summer I started working with a lady who has been giving me advise on nutrition for all 3 of my boys. We hope we are helping to build up their immune systems.

[scoora]

Today is Gus' 3rd birthday.
Happy Birthday sweet boy.
Love you lots!

[Budsters Mom]

Happy Birthday Gus!!!

[scoora]

Thanks Kathy

[Harley PoMMom]

I missed Gus' birthday

Happy belated Birthday, Gus!!!

[scoora]

Raleigh had an appointment with his regular vet on Monday. He had been doing a bit of scooting and it was time for his 6 month exam. His anal glands were very full so they got emptied. The vet said Raleigh's heart murmur did not sound any worse. He said as a matter of fact his murmur might sound a slight bit better. (knock on wood) I don't want to jinx it. He is on Benazepril and I have been giving him Animal Essentials Heart Health, which is Hawthorn Berry. Also CoQ 10. He eats cooked hearts which should have taurine that is good for the heart. I have been getting advise with these things.

Now for the collapsing trachea. I was told before Raleigh should lose a couple pounds. That would help the trachea. Well that hasn't happened. He just loves to eat. The vet said 2 things work against the collapsing trachea, age and weight. He coughed more over the summer. Not so much since it got cooler. I asked the vet if the coughing is heart or trachea? He said since it's worse with the heat, it is the trachea. I have to have more will power and not give him so many treats. It's hard to resist that cute face. I know the weight is not good for him.

Archie and Gus are doing pretty good right now.
Archie will be going to the vet Friday to get a C6 and a CBC to check how things are since the Lyme disease diagnosis in the spring.

Just an update on my boys.

[molly muffin]

That would be great if Raleigh's heart is better. Hopefully his trachea will improve too.

Good luck to Archie and Gus. Hope Archies tests come back good.

[scoora]

Thanks so much Sharlene.