Some Good News

agilegsds · 10-17-2008, 12:56 AM

Just needed to share this....

Since Astro is a rescue, the youngest he could be is going on 11 in a few months. I don't want to believe he could be any older. But it was time for an exam and bloodwork and I was more than a bit concerned because he has been looking so much older lately. Not acting it but looking it. (Or was it me finally coming to terms with the fact that he is a senior??) He's very gray and has several benign lumps that we've been monitoring closely for a few years now. And his teeth aren't that great and his eyes are cloudy and everything else that comes with age.....

But, the good (no make that great news!!!) is that he is in excellent health!!! Everything looked good from his physical exam and his bloodwork came back with everything as good as can be, for a dog of any age! I think my vet was even surprised considering his age. So he may not look like a youngster anymore, but there's no reason that he can't continue acting like one.

Thanks for listening everyone and please help me enjoy the good news!!!

BJDimock · 10-17-2008, 01:10 AM

Yeah!!! Welcome to the senior years!! Many more for you!!!

TerriB · 10-17-2008, 01:15 AM

Wow, that's great!
I'm curious, what is he eating to stay so healthy?

BowWowMeow · 10-17-2008, 01:26 AM

That is great news! Go Astro!

3K9Mom · 10-17-2008, 02:12 AM

Oh YAY! I love healthy physical exams! There's nothing better than when the vet says "everything looks good!"

Good job Astro!

Great job Sandy!

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 10-17-2008, 08:36 AM

I believe there should be a picture of Astro to go with this great news!

agilegsds · 10-17-2008, 11:02 AM

I used to take exams and bloodwork for granted, but now they're becoming nail-biters. So ,Thank You for all the good wishes!

Jean, I'll get some pics of him over the weekend. This made me realize that I haven't taken any in a long time.

Mom2Ruger, they've been on Solid Gold for a long time, I can't remember exactly how many years. They're currently getting the SG Hund-n-Flocken and they were previously getting SG Wolfking.

Qyn · 10-18-2008, 06:16 AM

That is wonderful news. I am very happy for you both!!

LisaT · 10-18-2008, 03:40 PM

Congratulations

valleydog · 10-18-2008, 03:46 PM

Hooray for the good news! I read that in England this week an 11 year old horse won a big race! Hooray for the old timers!

10-17-2008, 12:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
agilegsds Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 8,075	Some Good News Just needed to share this.... Since Astro is a rescue, the youngest he could be is going on 11 in a few months. I don't want to believe he could be any older. But it was time for an exam and bloodwork and I was more than a bit concerned because he has been looking so much older lately. Not acting it but looking it. (Or was it me finally coming to terms with the fact that he is a senior??) He's very gray and has several benign lumps that we've been monitoring closely for a few years now. And his teeth aren't that great and his eyes are cloudy and everything else that comes with age..... But, the good (no make that great news!!!) is that he is in excellent health!!! Everything looked good from his physical exam and his bloodwork came back with everything as good as can be, for a dog of any age! I think my vet was even surprised considering his age. So he may not look like a youngster anymore, but there's no reason that he can't continue acting like one. Thanks for listening everyone and please help me enjoy the good news!!! __________________ Sandy UCD UAGI Starine CD RAE HT OA OAP NAJ OJP HCTs NAC NJC TC CGC Kayto CD RAE2 MX MXJ OF AAD ASA AJ AG SS SR EAC EJC OCC TG-O TN-O WV-N CGC FFX-AG UAGI Astro AX AXJ NAC NJC JS-N Rio RE OA OAJ CGC TDI & the Pack

10-17-2008, 01:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
BJDimock Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mansfield, CT Posts: 2,102	Re: Some Good News Yeah!!! Welcome to the senior years!! Many more for you!!! __________________ Proud foster of Gaia, Seda, Ilan, Sika, Fenna, and Tasha(Fidelco Guide Dogs)GSD, Missing Grimm Proud owner of: Ilan, FGD ambassador, Fenna, FGD momma,Sika,chose 2 help me,Gwen,pitX, Kip, GSDx. and,Frodo GSD 7 felines 3 beloved equines

10-17-2008, 01:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
TerriB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 239	Re: Some Good News Wow, that's great! I'm curious, what is he eating to stay so healthy? __________________ Terri Ruger vom Kraftwerk- Black GSD 5/06

10-17-2008, 01:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: Some Good News That is great news! Go Astro! __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

10-17-2008, 02:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
3K9Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,575	Re: Some Good News Oh YAY! I love healthy physical exams! There's nothing better than when the vet says "everything looks good!" Good job Astro! Great job Sandy!

10-17-2008, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Re: Some Good News I believe there should be a picture of Astro to go with this great news! __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

10-17-2008, 11:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
agilegsds Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 8,075	Re: Some Good News I used to take exams and bloodwork for granted, but now they're becoming nail-biters. So ,Thank You for all the good wishes! Jean, I'll get some pics of him over the weekend. This made me realize that I haven't taken any in a long time. Mom2Ruger, they've been on Solid Gold for a long time, I can't remember exactly how many years. They're currently getting the SG Hund-n-Flocken and they were previously getting SG Wolfking. __________________ Sandy UCD UAGI Starine CD RAE HT OA OAP NAJ OJP HCTs NAC NJC TC CGC Kayto CD RAE2 MX MXJ OF AAD ASA AJ AG SS SR EAC EJC OCC TG-O TN-O WV-N CGC FFX-AG UAGI Astro AX AXJ NAC NJC JS-N Rio RE OA OAJ CGC TDI & the Pack

10-18-2008, 06:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Qyn Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,203	Re: Some Good News That is wonderful news. I am very happy for you both!! __________________ __________________ Alison GSD - Quynne, born 29 sept 2004 MalteseXPoodle - Buddy, adopted Jan 2004 - RIP 14 May, 2009 9-11yo Galah - Birdie-girl - adopted in 1999 when she was approx 12yo

10-18-2008, 03:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Some Good News Congratulations __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

10-18-2008, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
valleydog Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA and Colorado Posts: 1,377	Re: Some Good News Hooray for the good news! I read that in England this week an 11 year old horse won a big race! Hooray for the old timers! __________________ Sally Molly (GSD) born 9/04 R.I.P. Lulu (Chow) 12/98-5/06 my animations at youtube

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