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  • red and white fureverR

    Stormie had a vet visit today for a blood gas test, full blood panel, and urinalysis. It went superbly!!!! Little Man is doing wonderfully on the Protocol and is still stable! No increase in bicarbs or potassium! His results are spot on! I couldn't be more pleased with how he's doing! And even better, no more vet visits for 6 months unless something drastic happens!! This is the second stable result in a row he's had so I'm proud as peacock of my little Storm - he's such a trooper!! :D
    -Lorraine - doing a Snoopy inspired "happy dance"!

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  • tanzaT

    @red:

    Stormie had a vet visit today for a blood gas test, full blood panel, and urinalysis. It went superbly!!!! Little Man is doing wonderfully on the Protocol and is still stable! No increase in bicarbs or potassium! His results are spot on! I couldn't be more pleased with how he's doing! And even better, no more vet visits for 6 months unless something drastic happens!! This is the second stable result in a row he's had so I'm proud as peacock of my little Storm - he's such a trooper!! :D
    -Lorraine - doing a Snoopy inspired "happy dance"!

    How WONDERFUL…. way to go Stormie!!!! and Lorraine for being a wonderful Basenji MOM....

    Another public service announcement...:D

    Remember to strip test your Basenjis monthly.... consider the DNA test for Fanconi (will be available in March again, go to www.basenjihealth.org)), and last and MOST important, go to a responsible breeder for a pup…. do your homework..... ask for test results, do not just take their word for it.... a puppy is for life!!!

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • red and white fureverR

    Thank-you, Pat! I couldn't be happier!!! :D

    Oh, and 2 thumbs and 4 paws up on the P.S.A.!!!!! :)

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  • B

    That is great news, way to go Storm meister and his wonderful BMom.

    We really enjoyed your visit on Sunday…..thanks:D ;)

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  • red and white fureverR

    B Boy! Thank-you from both Storm and I!
    And the visit Sunday was WONDERFUL! Thank-you for you and Basenji Park's lovely hospitality! :D Stormie has finally forgiven me for "cheating" on him with other b's! ;)

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  • jys1011J

    WAY TO GO STORMIE :D :D We are so happy you're doing so well. Thanks to the good heart of your Bmom ;)

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

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  • WBLW

    What wonderful news!!! Glad everything went so well

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  • chiyaC

    **So happy for you it turns out to be NOT fanconi!

    Living with fanconi dog is totally no fun, pee machine 24/7!!
    I am living with one, so I know!**

    **_Steffie Cheng

    Chiya Basenjis

    Denver, CO_**

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  • nala121498N

    YAY! Great news!

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  • RivermoonR

    YAHOO!!!!! We're so glad to hear the good news Storm & Mom!

    Lynn, Apache, Cheyenne, Zuni & Marlowe![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • hdolbowH

    horrrayyy!! :D :D

    how exciting! i'm glad everything is working out for your b baby :)

    Heather.

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  • RockysWomanR

    Congrats! Always good to hear someone with good news!

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