A Plea for HELP!!

[gini]

Oh, Connie, I was thinking the exact same thing!

(ssshhh, don't tell Phred!)

[lynnestankard]

As I sit here mopping my eyes and the keyboard all I can say is:

WOW!!!

Firstly thanks for putting the notice on General - I never would have seen this else.

Then it's just Thanks, Thanks, Thanks oh a million Thanks Phred - this is definately above and beyond the call of any duty - but if anyone on PT was going to do it - it was you.
Your a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I know I'm an old married lady but - I love you xxxx

Lynne

[Pam]

Robyn thank you for telling me about this thread!!! Phred you always were a favorite of mine, and I am not in the least surprised that you would offer yourself in this way to help out our Zippy and dear Bowser. With so much bad news in the world this thread shines like a beacon that there is still a lot of love and caring going on as well. I hope that whoever becomes Bowser's new forever mom or dad will become a Pet Talker. It would be nice to be able to follow this boy's story for years to come. *sniff* *sniff* What a beautiful story! (Heading off to get a tissue)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Awww....what a cutie pie he is, and was! He does look a little scared in da baff pics, but I'm sure he'll figure out real soon how good he's got it.

If a new home is found where I could help with transport, I'd be willing to put in a few hours too.....too bad we're not planning a trip to Florida in da motorhowze anytime soon.....

Thanks again, Phred, for just being you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

"For an 'older gent';
He's in PRETTY GOOD SHAPE"!!!

The waiting room was empty, so Bowser Boy wandered around (<WAGGIN>
for all he was worth) for Doc Mike to check his gait...
"Prolly has a touch of arthritis settin in...
Glocosamine & Baby Asprin otta help!

Weigh In at 32.1 pounds (did he eat da KAT overnight?)

Heart & Lung Sounds = GOOD / No Problemos!

Blood Test for Heartworms...
BB looked a little *nerbus* when the 'lektrik razor came out
for an arm shave; so Doc slipped on a soft muzzle.
Dinner-Plate eyes when the needle went in, but he was OK with it.
Muzzle OFF and Doc started "feelin"...

A VERY Small "Lyphoma" (FATTY Cist) on his chest just off-center -
NOT worth removing & testing - it's "soft" and moves freely -
Doc says almost CERTAINLY a NON-Cancerous thingy.
(Size of a 'squished grape')

He also has an "Umbilical Hernia" from birth...
again small and Not worth fussin with.
(He has a "outie" Belly Button!)

Ear Scope found nunbuddie home in either ear!
Dark Stain on the inside of each earflap caught his eye...
<rub> <rub> <rub>... <checks his thumb>
"OOpsie! Must be pigment, not dirt!!
Better quit tryin to <rub> it off!"

Eyeballs & Teeth show his age...
Both eye Lenses are turning "cloudy" -
but not much to do about it.
TEETH are "worn but clean"!

"Pooh Sample"??
I 'splained he was a lot like SmokeMutt -
"I WON'T *pooh* till ya shut da baffroom door!"

Tail UP, probe IN and we Have a Sample!
Several minuts of peering at the lil telescope later...
"Uhhh-Oohhhh... He's got some 'friends' inside...
Hookworms and Whipworms for sure.
Rx: is a One-Dose newer worm-killer.
We should RE-test in a couple weeks.
Make sure you "clean up" after him for the next few days.
Rx: sould knock em off in 48 hours."

Tyme fur *SHOTZ*...
Rabies *in* with a "WHUT wuz DAT?" look...
"DHLP" *in* with a minor <flinch>.

BB "rejected" both offers of Vet Treetz
but accepted a few pieces of Krunch from my pokit.

Off the exam table; BB wandered around the Lab/Med room
while Doc & the Girls counted pills and filled out his Hx: Chart.

Timer went *DING* onna Heartworm sample cooker...
Doc <ponders> the test result = NO Heartworms!!

OVERALL Diagnosis =
He's a Really **NICE** 'older gent' with
VERY mild temperment;
SUPER Friendly;
and In GOOD Shape.

What NEEDz fixin (da wurmz) are on the way out;
His 'old age' "problems" are NOT serious nor worth <fussin> with.

Dac added if Bowser were HIS Doggie - he wouldn't do ANYthing
with the observed "problems" other than 'keep an eye on em'.

Bowz was STILL <WAGGIN> as we said G-Bye and

THANKS, Doc Mike!!



/s/ da Bus Driver
.

[jazzcat]

This is wonderful. I've been following the story for a few days and I'm just overwhelmed with what big hearts some of our PTers have.

Phred, you're the greatest!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
[B][i]
"Prolly has a touch of arthritis settin in...
Glocosamine & Baby Asprin otta help!

Gosh, that's what I take for MY arthritis!

So happy you got such a great check up, Bowser, sweetie!

Now just get rid of those nasty old wormies!!!!

HUGS to you and your bus driver!

[delidog]

Yeah Bowser & Phred!!!! and Dr.Mike!!!!

That is Great News....
So Bowser is just a Stately Older Gentleman!!!!

Much more adoptable!!!!
Or has he found a home already???

[Corinna]

great to hear hes in good shape.

[Rachel]

At age 9, Hannah could hold her tongue no longer and asked me to request ebberbuddie quit referring to Browser as *old* or *older*. Being in *prime time* herself, she can attest that both she and Browser have a lot of living yet to do. And since she read about him doing a bit of leash pulling, she thought you might want to consider BB, like herself (another 30 pounder) *strong like ox*.

I'm sorry but, I am required to relay Hannah's messages on occasion, opinionated as they may be.

[ramanth]

Woohoo! Glad he's in good health for the most part!

Time to hand those worms their walkin' papers!

[pipersmom]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rachel
[B]At age 9, Hannah could hold her tongue no longer and asked me to request ebberbuddie quit referring to Browser as *old* or *older*.

LOL!! Ditto from my Piper. Thank you Hannah! ;-)

Yay for Bowser!

[slick]

Thanks for the uppydate Phred. So glad that Bowser Boy has a clean bill of health except for those nasty wormies. Please give him some smoochies from me.

Phred: I really want to help contribute to the vet bill. Can you please PM me and let me know where I can send a cheque. Thanks.

[NoahsMommy]

Awww, Bowser, you're such a cutie!!! Pre and post bath.

Glad you're OK and all there is to treat is the worms.

Phred, you're wonderful!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

I read page one of this early in the week, and have been so busy I have missed all the excitement!!

Phred you are angel!! I'm so glad Browser is safe! I have to get to a meeting, but I will read the whole thread later. You guys are amazing!