Katie Twelve and Three.

[superjazz]

Today Katie is twelve and tomorrow is the third anniversary of coming to us from Jan. We have nearly got to grips with Cushing's disease , though she has another blood test next week , always stressfull going to the Vets !!!
Some photos of her morning dip and walk.



Pat & Syd & Birthday Girl Katie

[janrobinson]

What lovely pictures and she looks such a happy lady. It is stressful going to the vets Sonny gets in such a state that I now have to have the vet out each time just for check ups for his tablets.

Happy forever home day dear Katie and Happy Birthday too

[Ellas mum]

Hi Pat & Syd,

Lovely photos of Katie.....she looks really well. Hope all goes well at the vets next week. Happy Birthday and Home Day.

Jean, Ray and Ella xx

[hairydog]

Lovely photos...love Silverdale.....know how you feel about vets, im on first name terms now with mine....

[lynn wise]

Sorry this is late, have been away.

Happy birthday and home day Katie. Hope all going well with her treatment, she certainly looks to be enjoying herself in the sea.

[RUSSELL lumb]

Hi

great photos happy home day Katie you look nice and wet just as should be
not many dry retrievers about when there is water

Bridget Russell and jasper

[superjazz]

The Vet visit as expected was traumatic. Arrived at the Vets opened back door of car and put ramp in place for Katie to get out. Katie comes to top of ramp and sniffs the air, the look on her face was one of suspicion.
We coax her down the ramp, she the sets off running past the entrance to the Vets with Pat in tow.
We manage to bring her back to the Surgery door then she lies down spread eagled at entrance and refuses to move.
Eventually the Vet ( Who is a large farm animal Vet ) carried her in.
Two and a half hours later after her blood tests we collect her. Leg and neck shaved for sample.
The good news is the medication is now working and if all is well she will not have to go back for 4 months for more tests.
The other plus is that she has lost 5 kg in weight.
Pat , Syd & Katie

[janrobinson]

Your description of the visit to the vet reminds me of some visits I have done with Sonny. Traumatic for all concerned.

Sounds like her treatment is working which is really good news.

[Ellas mum]

Great news Pat & Syd.......once Goldens put the breaks on, there's no moving them, is there!

s for Katie X

[lynn wise]

Great news, hopefully got the meds just right for her, you must be relieved at that result.
OOOh, what a tinker, good job big burly vet on hand to do the lifting.