I took Scottie in for his 6 month doctor visit today.  He was due for a blood draw and some vaccinations.  He now has a new doctor as his last doctor for the previous 8 years had just moved away.  Scottie was very cooperative in his old age these days.  He tolerated the physical exam, the blood draw and urine collection, the brushing and even the car ride very well.  After the physical exam, the doctor reported that Scottie was doing fine, other than some slight arthritic changes and the same minor murmur.  He had yet lost another 4oz to be only 6lbs 10oz, but the loss was not too significant over this period of time.  But I was told that I don’t have to stick with his kidney formula, and I should liberally give him anything that he likes to eat (like tuna or canned chicken).  The last report, the blood test result, will be available tomorrow.