[bonsmom]

After learning and worrying about Finn and his liver shunt, I called Rocco's vet. I just got off the phone with her. She said that in Rocco's favor, he is a big boy with a big appetite and a lot of energy. At 6+ pounds he is a great contrast to Finn at 2+ pounds. She said that since he has a litter mate with LS,he is at higher risk for the disorder, and if he were her pup, she would get the test so she could move on and not worry.
So.... Rocco goes in tomorrow at 7 a.m. He will be fasting from 7 p.m. tonight. They will draw blood, keep him several hours, and then draw blood again. I will not get the results right away since they have to ship the blood to an outside lab.
If you have a moment, please say a prayer for my Rocco. I already love him to pieces and can't allow myself to imagine a negative outcome. My heart is breaking for his twin, and I hope this evil condition does not claim another victim.
Thank you for reading.

 

[bonsmom]

Thank you all for the prayers and kind wishes.

Mary, I will take some of Rocco's food with him, what a good idea. With him it has never been a question of being a picky eater. Being in a strange place though, it might be a comfort to him to have his regular food.

Pat, I love reading about Tinker. It's all that attitude that keeps him so healthy. May he live to be 20!

I will post as soon as I know something. Again, thank you all for being so kind and understanding.

 

[bonsmom]

Thank you, dear Paula.

 

[bonsmom]

Thank you, ladies!
Rocco seemed to tolerate the test very well. I brought food and treats but the tech said they use a liquid from a pouch. We picked him up about three hours after we dropped him off. He came out just as joyful as he always is. Once home, he ate, napped, and took his usual walk.
Now we wait.