News - Charlie & Sammy

1 June 2005	Charlie was put to sleep - the tumour had moved into his neck and he was not longer able to eat or drink.  He knew his time had come.
May 2005	Charlie was diagnosed with a tumour in the nerve of his front leg - well, that was the most likely diagnosis as we agreed not to investigate further
30 Oct 2003	Charlie was discharged from the Royal Veterinary College, with new heart tablets and diuretics.  His pancreatitis seemed to have miraculously subsided, but he had lost a lot of his strength and was no longer able to jump on the settee.
29 Oct 2003	Charlie spend most of the day at the Royal Veterinary College having various tests.  He was kept in overnight for more tests - just as the Queen Mother was visiting.
24 Oct 2003	Sammy died of a heart attack - he was running around as normal just the day before
Oct 2003	A very ill Charlie was taken to the vets - he was diagnosed with liver failure and pancreatitis, and given a maximum of 7 days to live
June 2002	Charlie had his first stroke - the vet recommended distractions to keep his mind occupied, so Shandy & Casey were soon to join the family.  They certainly did the trick!
Jan 2001	Charlie has also been put on heart medication due to his heart murmur
July 2000	Sammy's heart has got worse, so he's been put on diuretics (along with his heart medication) to help reduce the build-up of fluid
Jan 1999	Charlie had to have an operation on his eye.  He became the first dog at his veterinary practice to wear a contact lens, as protection during the healing phase
Jan 1998	Sammy has been put on heart medication due to his heart murmur
22 Dec 1990	Sammy came home - a Christmas puppy, but we were allowed to have him for Christmas as we already had a dog.
27 Oct 1990	Charlie came home - slightly older than most puppies leave home, as the breeders had kept him to show, but he didn't quite come up to the necessary standard.
27 Aug 1990	Sammy was born
09 June 1990	Charlie was born