Friday, 19 March 2021

Peak crocus

 

So I was merrily racing around in the park yesterday afternoon, full of the joys of spring, when Gail suggested I pause for a moment and tell you about the results of my recent blood test, just in case you were wondering.

Now I don't like to be one of those dogs who goes on about his health problems all the time. Suffice to say my urea levels are a bit elevated, but the creatinine level is just fine. What does this mean? Well it seems that my kidney function is slightly compromised, so things aren't perfect. But the vet thinks the Previcox tablets are doing much more good than harm, as six months after my bladder cancer (TCC) diagnosis I'm still eating well, feeling comfortable and enjoying my walks. So no changes in my treatment are recommended. 

Excellent.

Back to bouncing through the crocuses.


Happy Nature Friday! 

Do hop across to the LLB Gang to see their post today and links to all the other Nature Friday posts.

22 comments:

  1. Have fun bouncing through those crocuses (croci?) Glad your vet results were good.

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  2. So lovely to learn of your good vet test results. I do enjoy following your Scottish adventures.

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  3. oooh a whole field of this fab spring guys! how beautiful( together with a WHFT) ;O)

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  4. Hari OM
    Yup. Focus on the crocus. &*> Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx (who is happy at the status quo!)

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    1. Gail replies: Back in September I honestly didn't expect Bertie to see another spring. So we are indeed focussing on enjoying each new flower as it appears to brighten the scene.

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  5. Bertie, we'd be so happy to bounce through the crocuses with you - to celebrate your good news!

    Love,
    Inca xx

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  6. We are so happy to hear the good news and that you are able to enjoy your bouncing through those little flowers! Happy Friday!

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  7. Bertie 4 hands giving your lab/vet visit a standing ovation. Yay for you being such a good patient with an excellent NURSE.
    The spring in your WFT step traipsing thru the purple and white field crocuses speaks volumes and it way more fun that tiptoeing thru tulips
    Hugs and head pats all around
    Cecilia

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  8. PS just read on YAM's blog that you rec'd your first vaccine today. I hope it went well and you don't have any pesky side effects!!

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  9. We're glad you're doing well! Those crocuses are lovely!

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  10. Oh Bertie, our Mama has the biggest smile on her face after hearing your good news!! We, of course, had know doubt that you would "keep on keepin' on"!!
    xoxo,
    Jakey, Arty, Rosy & Sunny

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  11. That sure is a lot of crocuses you are romping through. We're glad to hear you are doing so well and are keeping our paws crossed that your numbers stay good.

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  12. Bertie, that is awesome news. Just keep on doing what you are doing - it seems to be working. Now back to that bouncing - you do it so well.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  13. I love to see your romping through the flowers. We are praying that you make the doctors look silly.

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  14. I think that the crocuses are celebrating along with you, Bertie! I am so happy. And I love your spring flowers!

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  15. Bertie! You look purrfect bouncing through the crocuses! And we are glad that you are just about purrfect! Awesome! Have a marvellously happy day!

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  16. We are so happy that you got a good report from your vet, Bertie! The crocuses are just beautiful and there are so many of them!

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  17. so happy for this good report and we want to hear you talk about your health.. i have heard of tiptoe through the tulips but not bounce through the crocus. Maybe you could write us a song about that..

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  18. What very lovely pictures of you bouncing through the crocus. Stay strong, dear Bertie!

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  19. That's such good news, Bertie...you'll have plenty of bounce left for a while. Love your crocuses.

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  20. No wonder you're bouncing Bertie! That is an excellent report. And you're so lucky to have wild crocuses to show off your handsome looks.

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  21. We are very happy to read of your decent medical report...it seems like you have a reason to bounce through the pretty flowers! Yay!

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