The Diagnosis

Slate's diagnosis is in. The diarrhea is no big thing. Something probably just upset his tummy. I was very glad of that. It was a good thing that I did take him in to the vet. He has two abcessed teeth. This has happened since his last check up six months ago. Dr. K also found that he has a pretty pronounced heart murmur, which he also didn't have six months ago. Dr. K thinks that the heart murmur is a result of the infected teeth. He feels that some of the infection may be in the valves of his heart. He feels that it might clear up as we get the problem teeth fixed. So next Wednesday, we take Slate back in for teeth cleaning and abstraction, as well as an EKG. Dr. K said that the heart murmur could be pretty serious, but there was medication that we can use. So, not exactly a clean bill of health. I just hope that the murmur will clear up. Bear also has a slight heart murmur, but it gives him no trouble at all. Dr. K said to watch him over the next week, and if he starts to cough a lot to bring him right back in to see him. Everybody keep sending those good vibes.

It's spring break after today for me, so I won't be posting until next Tuesday. I hope that everyone has a fantastic weekend and that some of this great spring weather comes your way!!