shortnen is approx. 7 yrs old. she goes to MY vet next week. she has been to another vet for vaccines, but that was done before i entered the picture. I truly believe she's just trying to express her desire to be number only dog, but she will get a total exam so that no stone will be left unturned...or blood panel! oh i hope there is nothing seriously wrong with her! her past history is sketchy. i know that she was owned by a woman who was at least an alcoholic and she bounced from place to place. i don't think it was an easy life for either dog or person and i hope that the person is doing better now as i believe she was doing some kind of rehab. and thats about all i know of her history.