Alfie’s spot is gone. Just a small reminder that it was once there but other than that, he is “spotless”.

On October 21st I notices “growth” in Alfie’s muzzle.

I wrote about it in my Finnish blog and through FaceBook (my feeds are published there too) I got so many replies to my concern (thank you all). Many said it is just a teenage spot and also a vet commented about it saying it could be that or something called “histiosytooma” in Finnish. She asked me to follow up.

Finally today I notice it is vanishing. I’m so glad.

As flatties are so sensitive to have a cancer, I am very worried about the extra growths. Even I have had flatties since 1988 this was the first time I learned about teenage spots in dogs. My girls never had those.

F: “Can she see us?”

B:”no she has that thing up near her face.”

F: “Can she hear us?”

B:”No deaf as a post.”

F:”So how did the booking at the Reading Festival go?”

B: “Well I found mamas credit card & tried to book. The woman said that she could not hear me cos there was a lot of barking.  How else am I meant to communicate?”

F: “So we are not going?  How is the trip to Finland panning out?”

B: “Similar barking issues however have found a cage to stuff mamma in.  Have you found the euros & passports?”

F:”Yes found the Euros however still need to find the passports?”

B: “So where are the Euros?”

F:”Oops, may need to use the hose pipe.”

B:”What do you mean?  You haven’t eaten them?”

F:”Em well. I had a chew moment & since I cannot find the Euros I think we need the hose pipe.”

B:”Oh no!”

Boys were X-rayed today according to the Finnish Pevisa program.
Both of the boys got the best results!

Hips A/A, elbows 0/0 and knees 0/0.
I’m so happy.

The weather in Finland has been just beautuful since I came back. Powder snow & sunshine.

The boys love it too, of course.

Tomorrow we will go to the X-ray (hip & elbows) + check patella’s. The result will be official and recorded to the boys. Keep your fingers crossed that they are as heathy as possible!

Sorry for not posting an update in ages.  We have been really busy.

Firstly Finley is now a British citizen, as are Baxter & I and has been issued a GB passport by DEFRA.  In October 2009 we will be able to travel back to the UK without 6 months quarantine.

The washing machine has been fixed twice after Finley the belligerent destroyer attacked it.  It is his nemesis.  We are looking to find a builder who understands metal framed houses so that we can enlarge the kitchen & move the utility room to a different area of the house where the washing machine will be safe.

Baxter has been training for his silver KCGC and Finley for his bronze KCGC.  Unfortunately Finley understands the concept of sit & stay.  Baxter philosophy is never to be alone hence finds this a tricky move.

The fences have been replaced & “touch wood” has not been destroyed.  We just need to paint it and replant the garden.  The 80 year old on one side of my house & the 73 year old on the other side of my house are really pleased.  No more ad hoc four legged visitors.   

We are re-upholstering a settee & chair from the late 1960’s.  A bit of a scary challenge.  We Will let you know how we get on.

Lastly Baxter has picked up an infection which has gone onto his liver causing hepatitis.  As a result his colitis has re-emerged & he has also managed to get conjunctivitis & a spotty nose.  So he now has antibiotics, metronidazole, eye drops and an antibacterial scrub for his nose.

However we are all well & enjoying life.

The weather is also getting slightly better.