Sue,
Thanks very much for the link. I printed off the explanations
today at work. It's really helpful to put this beside the test
results and read what each thing actually means.Doc wants
to treat Bud with a strict diet of hills prescription diet r/d only.
He wants Bud to lose another 10-15 lbs ,to ease stress on
his joints/spine and reduce the need for medication.

Rachel,
Before I went looking for Buddy, I had this vague yearning
for a companion pup to love & raise. I just had this feeling
that I would know the right pup when I saw him/her. I saw
plenty of cute dogs(big & small) but it took awhile until I
found the one that just said "Here I Am", that was Buddy.
Well, now I hear another one calling me I think. Liz.