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<DIV>Hi --</DIV>
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<DIV>It's probably just a yeasty infection or something in his mouth, but I
really urge you to push the vet to see him or at least run some bloodwork right
away -- I don't want to worry you (which I probably will, so sorry, because I'm
sure it's just something minor), but there's a tiny chance that it could be a
kidney problem, the first sign can be a foul smell on the breath, and if they
can catch it immediately, it can be treated. You could explain that to the
vet's office, and if they can't squeeze you in for an appointment, maybe you
could just drop him off and they could take his blood and run it quickly, my vet
will often do this if she doesn't have an actual appointment time. This
would save days on starting the treatment, which could be important.</DIV>
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<DIV>Again -- don't want to alarm you, I'm sure it will be nothing! But
I'm such an obsessive worrier (the vet called me "neurotic mama"), I thought I'd
pass it on.</DIV>
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<DIV>Hugs to your boy --</DIV>
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<DIV>Beth H.</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>