Our new vet likes to evaluate the dawgs (probably cats too, but who cares about them) and assign them a rating on a scale of 1 to 10. The lowest number means the dawg is emaciated and needs a little TLC. The highest number means the dawg is seriously obese and needs a little less TLC in the food department, but more in the exercise department. The perfect numbers to receive are a 4 or 5.
Mommy found this chart online to explain the system a little more in detail that corresponds fairly well with Dr. Emily's system.
When Dr. Emily met Jenna for her dew claw problem, she gave Jenna a thorough check up. The dew claw situation has resolved itself finally by falling off and a new one has begun to grow in. That's one less thing for Mommy to worry about. Jenna's official ranking was a 5, but slightly pushing a 6! What??? The supermodel has lost her title!!! Say it isn't so!
When Dr. Emily met Hunter, she gave him a detailed check up and declared him a 4! She said old age doesn't count as a limiting factor on the scale. Mommy was surprised; she expected a 3 for Hunter. Daddy refers to Hunter as a Third World Dawg sometimes because Hunter is so skinny compared to his younger days.
When Dr. Emily met me, I was there because I was sick with my cold. There was no mention of a rating for me. [whew] I wonder what mine would be? Mommy thinks it would match Jenna's. My waistline has become more defined this summer with all of my exercising. Take that Jenna!
Supermodel title, here I come!
Dixie
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love yours! It is too cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Katie. We're glad you took time to visit us. We think we're pretty cute as well. We're still arguing over who is the cutest . . .
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