Samson

We took Samson to the vet a few weeks ago to get him current on his shots. The doctor was concerned about his size (ya think?) and said that he really needed his teeth cleaned.


So, yesterday we took the beast over to the vet to have this procedure done. He was transported to another office where his dental work was done today under anesthesia. The vet called to say that his teeth are much better but they had to pull two of his teeth because they were rotten. They also ran a heartworm test that came back negative for heart worm but positive for Lyme's Disease. They also did a blood test to see if his thyroid was working ok. We found out that he's also hypothyroid! No wonder the big, old boy just laid around and slept all day!


We will pick him up tomorrow and face the vet bill with frightened smiles on our faces. He will be on meds for his thyroid, an antibiotic for 21 days for Lyme's Disease and special doggy food for obese pooches.


Shelby had already begun a exercise regiment with him and I would think by the end of summer, we may have a more lively, active dog on our hands!



We miss him terribly! So, here's to Samson... the best dog ever!