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And I’ll bet you were just over the moon that she raided the kitchen bin. We let them get away with anything now and are just left grinning at their antics.

The reduction in prednisone, my first instinct was NO, it’s too soon. Bingo was being checked with a PCV 3 times a week until stable. When stable, twice a week, then once a week. Only after, I think it was about 2 months did we start reducing. Even with that, we reduced too quickly in dosage and he relapsed. If it were paranoid me, I’d get those PCVs done at your local vet as you said and, after a couple of good results, then lower to the 10mg twice a day or maybe even 10mg at night and 15mg in the morning for a few weeks. Yes the prednisone makes them tired and has so many other effects, but unless the effects are really bad, don’t rush it.

As to the food raising the PCV – if it were only so simple. As Patrice and Brigitte said, the drugs are doing their work and the body is responding.

The titer test is a great idea. I was the first person in the area (and we’re a fairly trendy dog rich area) to ask for titer testing at the vets about 4 years ago? They kept me on the phone for half an hour to see if it could be done. The vet who took the bloods said they would have to be sent to USA for testing and the results would take a few weeks. Well surprise surprise, I get a phone call the next day saying they had sent sample to a local lab and had the results which were that he had heaps of immunity and no need for vaccinations. Bingo’s specialist has recommended not vaccinating.

Lots of love, Vally

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Thanks for correcting that Patrice :)

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Brigitte, posting at the same time :)

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Yes, Happy Mother’s Day to one and all!!!

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Oh and the puppy video is just beautiful. I’ll bet you fell in love with him instantly.

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Patrice, congratulations. As you say, what a wonderful gift for you and, I have no doubt, a wonderful gift to those that Willie will help. I know very little really about therapy dogs, visiting sick, elderly? That sort of thing. What exactly will Willie be doing.

Again, congratulations.

Vally & Bingo

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Chubby Ollie sounds so gorgeous, I just want to squeeeeeeeeeze him.

Sheena, fancy opening the door for Limpy Dan!!! Now come on. My clumsy dopey-drawers hurt one of his feet this morning NOT running like an exocet missile but doing a fairly slow inspection of the park. I’m not even sure which foot it is. But he can come after me for treats so it’s not too bad I’m sure.

Linda, absolutely about the pred I think. I’m now topping up Bingo’s foods as his weight has dropped.

Vally & Lean Dopey Drawers.

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Bingo always said it wasn’t him!!! I’ve had friends over and he’d sit under the table. It was so embarrassing. It got to the point I’d warn people who came over. Sheena, you could have told me about the pegs!!!