Well Roxie got to see the Cardiologist. Just have to say, this is why a fee is charged for all the dogs. Some need minimal vetting and others have costs that add up. Like in this case just to be clear on what her murmur meant. It is my interpretation of the vet report that at this point things really are not a worry. Lori Marchek who you will send your application into has the full report and spoke to the vet, I did not. I do have a copy of vet paperwork. First thing it says is-Roxie was a very good patient today. Well of course, she is a doll. Yes grade 3-4 out of 6 murmur. Mitral valve thickening, moderate regurgitation. Normal heart size, no hypertension. LOW near term risk of cardiac complications. No medications. Best to recheck yearly with echo-cardiogram or chest x-ray . This of course would be the adopters( with their vets input) decision. So that is, maybe she ain't quite perfect but hey how many of us are?
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Have to share a few more pictures of ROXIE/ROXANNE. She has been at our home for two months and is totally settled in. I will miss her lots when she moves along but will be happy that there is someone else out there to give her a safe place to live with lots of attention and love. She is asking for a comfy dog bed, lots of toys and some stuff to chew too. Have to keep those teeth happy. She likes shopping and visiting Showing off my tie from Heidi the groomer. NO I will not look at the camera, stubborn girl. Sad puppy dog eyes. I made her sit by this feather boa. She likes hanging out on the couch with us. at Petco so will go along with you if you want. She co-exists with my three dogs but they do not play. Even Patton who is usually flirty with the females does not show off for her. Why? Not sure. Her appointment with the vet cardiologist is on Monday 10/26. So soon we will know what her heart murmur means. I have said before how perfect she is. Just so yo
Roxie or Roxanne? I usually go with the second, it just fits her better. I just love this little girl. If I take her out and about with me she is a charmer. Likes everyone we meet. Today I took her for a groom with Heidi from PAC Grooming in Hartland,(414-531-3174 if you are looking for a groomer). She did just great I was told, even with her nails. I have to get used to the short look but her hair will grow out again if you prefer it longer. My husband says he liked her mop top. She met and hung out with two other dogs while there and was fine with them. We came home and she was so tired a nap was in order. Patton (a Fluffy Dog alumni) laid down with her. Guess he likes her new look and just bathed smell. Heidi uses some essential oil blends, smells good. Last weekend we went to watch a friend run her dogs in a lure coursing trial. Again Roxie was little Miss Sociable. Barked a bit at first but the dogs there were all ramped up getting ready to run. She said hi to a few dogs and