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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We have now officially added Rocky to our family.
Our headcount is now 2 humans, 1 beagle, 2 basset hounds, 1 cockatiel...heaven
help us all! </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My husband said when he removed the sissy pink
collar from Rocky's neck and replaced it with the manly black one, it would be
official. I came home from work the other day, and there it was in all it's
glory..the black collar!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rocky had his vet visit yesterday and before the
vet could muzzle him, he tried to bite her arm off! She is okay...he didn't make
contact with the arm, but he certainly meant to. She said he has definately been
abused as he cowers when anyone raises a hand to him. We have had him for 3 or 4
weeks now and he rarely shows teeth anymore at my husband...but he really does
NOT enjoy going to the vet. He had a nose to tail exam yesterday....bloodwork,
nails clipped, anal glands taken care of...he has a badly infected anal gland
for which he is now taking clavimox. He also sneezes a lot which has me
concerned about Valley Fever. He also appears to have allergies...the bloodwork
should be back in a day or so, then we will know what all we are dealing with.
The vet also put his age at 9 or 10...so now we have two seniors in the
house.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>It's a shame someone had to abuse him, as he is a
very loving little guy...he likes to snuggle a lot with me. He jumps into my lap
whenever he can and presses his head SOOOO hard into my chest and raises his
head to get scritches under his neck...he loves that!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>He had 3 shots yesterday and got his supply of
heartworm and flea and tick preventative. He also now has his wellness plan in
place for the year. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes, Rocky is here to stay...more on his bloodwork
when all the results are in. He goes back to the vet for another shot on
Thursday and then he is scheduled for a teeth cleaning and if his anal
gland infection isn't cleared up by then, he will have a good cleaning out "down
under" while he is asleep. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank-you to all who gave of their wisdom and
advice about his aggression...we hope to work through his issues...wish us
luck!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank-you all!</FONT></DIV>
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