[Baz]

OK finally got some input from my vet.....

Says per blood analysis, Winkipop is hypothyroid at the bottom of the normal range of thyroxin. Recommends thyroid meds to increase her metabolism and possibly help her lose some weight. The rest of her bloodwork looked fairly good, but reflected some of the effects of her weight gain.....like high cholesterol.

X-rays....she has arthritis in both knees, both hips (especially left), both hocks, and mild spondylosis of her spine. Stem cells can help all of this except her spine. He said he would like to send her chest views to his radiologist to rule out any issues in her lungs etc. In one view of her chest, he spotted a small "spot" in a lung which he believes is not significant but to be sure, a radiology consult would confirm his opinion.

So, I'm getting the thyroid meds asap, and he's going to check with the radiologist for the lung issue.

Holding off on the stem cell therapy for now...will keep everyone advised.

Woof!

of that spot. It's not imperative to have the consult, but would give me peace of mind.