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    Molly Had Her Dental Today

    She also got all her shots & I had the vet check all her lumps again, since I'd found a new one on her side, & also had the vet check her eyes. Had the bloodwork done before anesthesia, & it turns out the only thing that was a little high was the ALT, which the receptionist said means liver value. She said it wasn't high enough to worry about right now, but I should probably have it rechecked in 6 months. Turned out Molly had an ear infection I wasn't aware of, & she has some cloudiness in her eyes--vet says either the start of cataracts or nuclear sclerosis. But other than that, Molly is doing very well, & I was glad to hear that all lumps are fatty lipomas (thank goodness!). I love this sweet girl so much!

    It is so hard to realize that she is getting old now (she is 10....).






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    What a sweety! Great pictures. Enjoy those pearly whites and fresh breath! Hoping for the best for all the rest. Ear infection should clear up in no time. And yay for fatty lipomas!
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    For the high ALT, you can supplement with milk thistle for a couple of days.
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    Good check up for a senior.

    Melody had the beginnings of cataracts. The vet said they did not hinder her sight and they never progressed.

    I agree, milk thistle helps support liver function. You can also supplement with wild salmon oil, which also helps support liver function.

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    She doesn't look a day over 2

    I agree with the milk thistle too, run it by your vet

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    Thanks everybody! That is good to know, about the milk thistle & salmon oil! Also about the cataracts--I've been so worried that Molly will go blind, & I've read that it can cost $1500 to $3000 per eye to do surgery on cataracts....maybe I'll be lucky & Molly's won't progress too much, either.....I know she can still see, but it seems like she doesn't see as well as she used to, especially at night. We have a 12 yr old Pug, also, so both my babies are getting up there & starting to have a few issues. It's so hard when they get older.....

 



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