Monday, January 27, 2014

Another year older...

Leeland in his Winter sweater January 2014
Leeland is 7 years old today! I can't believe we have had him so long. I'm happy to report he is still healthy and happy. He takes no medications other than his normal monthly preventatives and he is still doing great on nonprescription food (Petco's Natural Balance). He still plays like a puppy and is more loving and snuggly than ever.

We know we were so lucky to see such overwhelmingly successful and lasting results from the shunt ligation surgery. We are grateful everyday we get to enjoy his company.

Happy Birthday Leeland!







2 comments:

Unknown said...

Nearly eleven months ago, we were desperate owners of a twelve week old black mini schnauzer, Bessie. She was very unwell and a liver shunt was diagnosed. What an agonising dilemma . If we put her through this very expensive and invasive surgery, will she have a good life or would it be kinder to end her life. Your blog gave us great hope. We opted for surgery and now a healthy one year old and her family would like to thank you for sharing your story. Best wishes

Calideserthiker said...

I have a 14 year old schnauzer that lost three pounds since March and the doctor just said we have liver disease. I am desperate to get her to eat so that we can consider treatment options- any specific diet recommendations?