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    Another update on Rocky, the sick rottie

    Rocky, my parents' 11 year-old rottie who has been diagnosed with an extremely enlarged spleen a couple of days before Christmas, is doing very well at the moment.

    As I have posted, he was already feeling very bad at Christmas, and it looked like we were already going to lose him, but meanwhile he's doing much better! He has started eating again, and even gained some weight back, that's the good news. He's looking healthy and you wouldn't guess that he's gravely ill.

    Of course we know it's only a question of time. His vet said he could still live half a year, but it could also happen that he's passing away within the next couple of weeks. The ups and downs in his health would be normal, but appearantly he's doing very well atm.

    You can even see it in his face!
    This is a picture of him today:




    And this photo was taken on Christmas, when he felt very ill:




    It's easy to see the difference, I think!

    Kirsten

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    So glad to hear he's doing so much better! That is a really nice pic of him. hugs to Rockey!!!

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    I'm happy to hear that Rocky is having some good days right now. He is such a handsome boy and I love that first pic. Thanks for sharing him with us and I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

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    I can't get over how handsome he is!! Everytime I see him I want to give him hugs and kisses. So glad he's doing well
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    Glad to see an update , good to see Rocky looking and feeling better.
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    He looks really good! He doesn't look his age either, I would have guessed he was much younger!

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    -hugs- feel better Rocky! I will pray for ya! Hold on to the world! You can do it! -prays-

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    A big, Rottie-sized hug to Rocky! We are sure they are treasuring these days when he's feeling better!

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    It really is nice to see Rocky feeling better. Please give him big hugs from us, too.

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    That's great! I love hearing about him.

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    get better friend! (thats a demand!)
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    Thank you all!

    That's sweet of you to care so much for dear old Rocky, as I'm usually not posting in the dog forums...


    He looks really good! He doesn't look his age either, I would have guessed he was much younger!
    Sarah, many people say that! And it's true, he's not looking old! My parents think it's because they live in the forest, surrounded by beautiful nature and fresh air. Besides, Rocky never had much stress in his life.

    Kirsten

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    How has Rocky been lately? I've been thinking about Rocky often and keeping my eyes open for an update. I hope all is well. hugs
    Soar high & free my sweet fur angels. I love you Nanook & Raustyk... forever & ever.


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    He definetely looks like he feels a lot better, I am happy for you and your family.
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    Yes, he's still doing fine, much better than we all expected after we heard the diagnosis, and after he felt so ill at Christmas! Thanks for thinking about him!

    He may soon get a little sister or brother, as my parents had actually planned to adopt a rottie pup, but now they are uncertain because of possible restrictions due to the bird flu.

    Kirsten

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