Dimpled Chad wrote in
:

Blood work came back pretty much as expected, which is good. Frankie's
platelet count is now well into the normal range.

YAY! I am so happy to hear this, Chad!

We also see that Frankie is
slightly anemic (cbc is at 32%, where normal is around 35% IIRC),

I suspect the cbc wasn't 32%, but the PCV was. (PCV stands for packed
cell volume, and has to do with the percentage of red blood cells vs.
serum/plasma)

Until next update, Frankie sends his love. He's enjoying so much the
extra peanut-butter treats, and thinks he's in doggy bliss. And it is
snowing! What fun to watch Frankie in it! Last night he really enjoyed
it. Today he's a bit slower, as he has been since this whole thing
came on. I'd be so happy if he'd regain his full enthusiasm, but I'll
take what I get when I get it.

As he should enjoy the pampering. The little trooper sure deserves it!
Take good care of yourselves, Chad--one day at a time.

--
-Abby

Pems, Aussie, and a Pug

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On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 23:33:40 GMT, Theresa Willis opined:

On 15 Dec 2003 14:52:11 GMT, Dimpled Chad
wrote:

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 17:32:23 GMT, Theresa Willis opined:


It was very fun. Perhaps Frankie would enjoy it. If he's not toy
oriented, perhaps some of those peanut butter treats would engage his
enthusiasm.

Oh, that's a great idea! Might try that!
I think the enthusiasm is hip related, so we're resting him a spell and
then are going to try introducing treats or mountain rescue!


Mind you, I'm not sure it's fair to say the monkey actually *felt*
rescue, what with all the kill shakes Harlan was giving it on
retrieval.

Well, the monkey was proud, I'm sure, to play a part in the training, however
(*ouch*) painful...

Chad


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On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 23:33:40 GMT, Theresa Willis opined:

On 15 Dec 2003 14:52:11 GMT, Dimpled Chad
wrote:

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 17:32:23 GMT, Theresa Willis opined:


It was very fun. Perhaps Frankie would enjoy it. If he's not toy
oriented, perhaps some of those peanut butter treats would engage his
enthusiasm.

Oh, that's a great idea! Might try that!
I think the enthusiasm is hip related, so we're resting him a spell and
then are going to try introducing treats or mountain rescue!


Mind you, I'm not sure it's fair to say the monkey actually *felt*
rescue, what with all the kill shakes Harlan was giving it on
retrieval.

Well, the monkey was proud, I'm sure, to play a part in the training, however
(*ouch*) painful...

Chad


--
Looking for a pet? Adopt one! ** http://www.petfinder.com
Info for a healthy, happy dog? * http://www.dog-play.com


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On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 23:33:40 GMT, Theresa Willis opined:

On 15 Dec 2003 14:52:11 GMT, Dimpled Chad
wrote:

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 17:32:23 GMT, Theresa Willis opined:


It was very fun. Perhaps Frankie would enjoy it. If he's not toy
oriented, perhaps some of those peanut butter treats would engage his
enthusiasm.

Oh, that's a great idea! Might try that!
I think the enthusiasm is hip related, so we're resting him a spell and
then are going to try introducing treats or mountain rescue!


Mind you, I'm not sure it's fair to say the monkey actually *felt*
rescue, what with all the kill shakes Harlan was giving it on
retrieval.

Well, the monkey was proud, I'm sure, to play a part in the training, however
(*ouch*) painful...

Chad


--
Looking for a pet? Adopt one! ** http://www.petfinder.com
Info for a healthy, happy dog? * http://www.dog-play.com


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On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 00:04:58 GMT, Abby Pennington opined:

Dimpled Chad wrote in
:

Blood work came back pretty much as expected, which is good. Frankie's
platelet count is now well into the normal range.

YAY! I am so happy to hear this, Chad!

Thanks Abby! Now we have to hope that the liver keeps working well as we
start lowering the dosage of the steroids....


We also see that Frankie is
slightly anemic (cbc is at 32%, where normal is around 35% IIRC),

I suspect the cbc wasn't 32%, but the PCV was. (PCV stands for packed
cell volume, and has to do with the percentage of red blood cells vs.
serum/plasma)

Ahh. That makes more sense. Thanks.


Until next update, Frankie sends his love. He's enjoying so much the
extra peanut-butter treats, and thinks he's in doggy bliss. And it is
snowing! What fun to watch Frankie in it! Last night he really enjoyed
it. Today he's a bit slower, as he has been since this whole thing
came on. I'd be so happy if he'd regain his full enthusiasm, but I'll
take what I get when I get it.

As he should enjoy the pampering. The little trooper sure deserves it!
Take good care of yourselves, Chad--one day at a time.


Sure thing, Abby. We're doing our best. 8^)

Chad


--
Looking for a pet? Adopt one! ** http://www.petfinder.com
Info for a healthy, happy dog? * http://www.dog-play.com


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On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 00:04:58 GMT, Abby Pennington opined:

Dimpled Chad wrote in
:

Blood work came back pretty much as expected, which is good. Frankie's
platelet count is now well into the normal range.

YAY! I am so happy to hear this, Chad!

Thanks Abby! Now we have to hope that the liver keeps working well as we
start lowering the dosage of the steroids....


We also see that Frankie is
slightly anemic (cbc is at 32%, where normal is around 35% IIRC),

I suspect the cbc wasn't 32%, but the PCV was. (PCV stands for packed
cell volume, and has to do with the percentage of red blood cells vs.
serum/plasma)

Ahh. That makes more sense. Thanks.


Until next update, Frankie sends his love. He's enjoying so much the
extra peanut-butter treats, and thinks he's in doggy bliss. And it is
snowing! What fun to watch Frankie in it! Last night he really enjoyed
it. Today he's a bit slower, as he has been since this whole thing
came on. I'd be so happy if he'd regain his full enthusiasm, but I'll
take what I get when I get it.

As he should enjoy the pampering. The little trooper sure deserves it!
Take good care of yourselves, Chad--one day at a time.


Sure thing, Abby. We're doing our best. 8^)

Chad


--
Looking for a pet? Adopt one! ** http://www.petfinder.com
Info for a healthy, happy dog? * http://www.dog-play.com


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On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 00:04:58 GMT, Abby Pennington opined:

Dimpled Chad wrote in
:

Blood work came back pretty much as expected, which is good. Frankie's
platelet count is now well into the normal range.

YAY! I am so happy to hear this, Chad!

Thanks Abby! Now we have to hope that the liver keeps working well as we
start lowering the dosage of the steroids....


We also see that Frankie is
slightly anemic (cbc is at 32%, where normal is around 35% IIRC),

I suspect the cbc wasn't 32%, but the PCV was. (PCV stands for packed
cell volume, and has to do with the percentage of red blood cells vs.
serum/plasma)

Ahh. That makes more sense. Thanks.


Until next update, Frankie sends his love. He's enjoying so much the
extra peanut-butter treats, and thinks he's in doggy bliss. And it is
snowing! What fun to watch Frankie in it! Last night he really enjoyed
it. Today he's a bit slower, as he has been since this whole thing
came on. I'd be so happy if he'd regain his full enthusiasm, but I'll
take what I get when I get it.

As he should enjoy the pampering. The little trooper sure deserves it!
Take good care of yourselves, Chad--one day at a time.


Sure thing, Abby. We're doing our best. 8^)

Chad


--
Looking for a pet? Adopt one! ** http://www.petfinder.com
Info for a healthy, happy dog? * http://www.dog-play.com


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